The Christopher Killer by Alane Ferguson Mrs. Fendrick

Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensic Vocabulary gurney Definition:

gurney:collapsible, wheeled table used to transport patients

collapsible wheeled table used to transport patients Name (first and last) Reading Period # Date Forensics Vocabulary gurney: forensics:

1. study of evidence at crime scene 2. debate (argue) or discuss

collapsible wheeled table used to transport patients Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary gurney: study of evidence at crime scene pathologist: forensics: pathos:

pathologist: doctor who identifies diseases by studying microscopic cells and tissue A forensic pathologist determines the cause of death. Greek root which means suffering or disease pathos:

collapsible wheeled table used to transport patients A forensic pathologist determines the cause of death. Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary gurney: study of evidence at crime scene pathologist: corpse: forensics: doctor who identifies diseases by studying microscopic cells and tissue. pathos: corpus/corporis: Greek root = suffering or disease

corpse:dead human body corpus, corporis:Latin root which means body

collapsible wheeled table used to transport patients A forensic pathologist determines the cause of death. Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary gurney: study of evidence at crime scene pathologist: corpse: forensics: macabre: doctor who identifies diseases by studying microscopic cells and tissue. dead human body (from Latin roots corpus, corporis) pathos: corpus/corporis: Latin root = body Greek root = suffering or disease

macabre:having to do with death; gruesome or horrifying

collapsible wheeled table used to transport patients A forensic pathologist determines the cause of death. Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary gurney: study of evidence at crime scene having to do with death; gruesome or horrifying pathologist: corpse: forensics: macabre: doctor who identifies diseases by studying microscopic cells and tissue. dead human body (from Latin roots corpus, corporis) coroner: pathos: corpus/corporis: Latin root = body Greek root = suffering or disease

coroner:police officer who investigates sudden or suspicious deaths

collapsible wheeled table used to transport patients A forensic pathologist determines the cause of death. Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary gurney: study of evidence at crime scene having to do with death; gruesome or horrifying pathologist: corpse: forensics: macabre: doctor who identifies diseases by studying microscopic cells and tissue. dead human body (from Latin roots corpus, corporis) coroner: police officer who investigates sudden or suspicious deaths pathos: corpus/corporis: Latin root = body Greek root = suffering or disease

Book Setting

Book Setting:Silverton, Colorado real setting fictional book

Book Setting

Shaun White trained for the 2010 Olympics in Silverton. He won gold medals in snowboard halfpipe and was called the Flying Tomato.

Summary

The book takes place in a Colorado mining town. It’s about a girl who helps the coroner. Learning new words will help me understand what I am reading. Summary

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Cornell NotesUse only blue or black ink or regular pencil. Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Fold left side of paper 2.5 inches. Holes go on left side. Forensics Vocabulary tarp:

heavy, waterproof sheet or cover

Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary tarp: autopsy:

medical dissection of a body after death to learn more about why the person died

heavy, waterproof sheet or cover medical dissection of a body after death to learn more about why the person died Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary tarp: autopsy: salary:

money paid to a worker over a period of time

heavy, waterproof sheet or cover medical dissection of a body after death to learn more about why the person died money paid to a worker over time Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary tarp: autopsy: salary: opaque:

not able to be seen through or blocking light

heavy, waterproof sheet or cover medical dissection of a body after death to learn more about why the person died money paid to a worker over time Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary tarp: not able to be seen through or blocking light autopsy: salary: opaque: pseudo:

false, fake, pretended The stone in this ring is cubic zirconia, or a pseudo diamond.

heavy, waterproof sheet or cover medical dissection of a body after death to learn more about why the person died money paid to a worker over time Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary tarp: not able to be seen through or blocking light false, fake, or pretended autopsy: salary: opaque: pseudo: skeptic:

doubtful or unbelieving person, one who is unconvinced

heavy, waterproof sheet or cover medical dissection of a body after death to learn more about why the person died money paid to a worker over time Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary tarp: not able to be seen through or blocking light false, fake, or pretended autopsy: salary: opaque: pseudo: skeptic: karma: doubtful or not believing; one who is unconvinced

karma:Buddhist belief that whatever you do comes back to you; your actions help determine the future

heavy, waterproof sheet or cover medical dissection of a body after death to learn more about why the person died money paid to a worker over time Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary tarp: not able to be seen through or blocking light false, fake, or pretended autopsy: salary: opaque: pseudo: skeptic: karma: doubtful or unbelieving person; one who is unconvinced Buddhist belief that whatever you do comes back to you; your actions help determine the future

Summary

Cameryn is the protagonist (main character) who wants to study forensics and investigate crime scenes. Learning words about gathering evidence will help me understand the book. Summary

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Cornell NotesUse only blue or black ink or regular pencil. Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Fold left side of paper 2.5 inches. Holes go on left side. Forensics Vocabulary histology:

study of tissue histo:root word which means tissue

odontology:study of teeth Forensic odontology is used to identify the dead.

rigor mortis:Latin term = stiffness + death chemical change in muscles after death causing them to be stiff

toxic:poisonous or dangerous substance or material

Iron ore:orange rock and minerals containing metal that can be used to make iron Iron ore makes the soil look orange in Silverton.

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study of tissue study of teeth chemical change in muscles after death causing them to become stiff Name (first and last) Date Reading Period # Forensics Vocabulary histology: Forensic odontology is used to identify the dead. orange rocks and minerals containing metal that can be used to make iron odontology: rigor mortis: iron ore: toxic: poisonous or dangerous material

Summary

Silverton is an old silver mining town in Colorado that is now a National Historic Landmark District for tourists. Learning root words will help me understand what I am reading. Summary