 Using your vocabulary list, spell each word as it is called out. Vocabulary Words from “The Cask of Amontillado”

Now, check your spelling. Write the correct spelling for any of the words that you missed. 1. Impunity 2. Accost 3. Explicit 4. Implore 5. Obstinate

Copy the definition and part of speech for the words. Impunity  noun  freedom from punishment, harm or bad consequences Accost  verb  to aggressively approach and speak to Explicit  adjective  clearly stated or expressed Implore  verb  to beg or ask pleadingly Obstinate  adjective  fixed in an opinion despite persuasion; stubborn

Vocabulary Activity  Working with a partner or in a group of three, create an instructional visual for one of the words from the story.  Your visual should include the following: The word presented prominently A clear definition—see a teacher if you need help with the dictionary meanings The word’s part of speech A high-school level sentence using the word A picture or drawing representing the word or the sentence

Use each of these words in a high-school appropriate sentence; begin each sentence with one of the following words: Although Whenever Certainly Wherever Because Since

For example,

While we were in Italy, my family toured famous catacombs that were damp and creepy, like in a scary movie.

Words for this activity: (Words for your vocabulary test are underlined.) Preclude Impunity Retribution Wont Accost Abscond Explicit Catacomb— already done! Niche Fetter Implore Obstinate