Please have these two things on your desk Weekly Homework- Mr. Martin will pick it up from your desk (looking for eight signatures and signatures for the second book) Mixed-Up Files Packet- continue working on chapter 5 questions before we begin reading.
Take out the packet for “The Mixed Up Files”
Today’s Objectives Continue to find vocabulary in the literature Answer the questions for chapter5 Read: “Mixed Up Files”
Expectations Read and follow along with the passage. Three ways of reading: mp3, Mr. Martin reads aloud, individual reading. Fill out: plot outline, characters, questions for the chapter, vocabulary We will probably do at least one chapter per day. Sometimes two… You will be graded on the accuracy of your work and whether or not you answer in complete sentences.
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!
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