Writing Prompt On a sheet of paper (or in your writing journal) answer this prompt in a five sentence paragraph. Life is full of difficult choices. Explain why you chose a difficult choice.
Take out the packet for “The Mixed Up Files”
Today’s Objectives Continue to find vocabulary in the literature Answer the questions for chapter 7 and 8 Read: “Mixed Up Files”
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Plot Outline Chapter 1- Claudia is running away and she chose her brother to join her. Chapter 2- They take the train to New York and begin their adventure. Chapter 3- After much fuss about many things, the two make it to the MET and stay the night. Chapter 4- Claudia and Jamie see a statue named “Angel” and they think Michelangelo created it. Chapter 5- Jamie and Claudia took a bath in the fountain and found income!
Plot Outline Chapter 6- They found more clues about the statue through research. Chapter 7- Jamie almost gets caught by his 3rd grade class in the museum mastaba.
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
From the Mixed-Up Files
Vocab Chapter 1 Tyrannies- unfair absolute power Injustice- violation of rights. Monotony- uniformity- sameness Elegant- refined beauty
Vocab Chapter 2 Jostle- rough movement Penetrated- to force entry Dissatisfied- not happy Thorough (or thoroughness)- carefully complete
Vocab Chapter 3 Extravagant- lavish and grand Fatigue- being tired Dismay- dread Furious- extreme anger Inconspicuous- unnoticed
Vocabulary Chapter 4 Sarcophagus- decorated stone coffin Urn- vase Smoldering- to burn smoke, not a flame Intrigue- a secret or underhanded scheme
Vocabulary Chapter 5 Determination- the act of making a decision Humility- being humble, not proud Irritable- easily annoyed Accumulate- to gather or pile up
Chapter 6 Vocabulary Stealthily- moving covertly, cautiously, unnoticed Emblem- object that functions as a symbol
Vocabulary Chapter 7 Mastaba- ancient Egyptian tomb Pharaoh- king of ancient Egypt- treated like gods Drizzle- rain gently Muzzle- mouth/snout of a dog, to restrain from expression
Vocabulary Chapter 8 Abrasion- wound by friction Sari- an outer garment from India/Pakistan Keen- fine/sharp- or ‘cool’ Hunch- an intuitive feeling