Homework: * READ (STOP AT “THE BEAST PROWLS”) for 12/5 * Growth portfolio due 12/5 (your reflection must be typed and printed before class) * Vocab quiz on 12/5 * 1. study your cards for 10 minutes today and tomorrow Agenda: * Reading quiz * Discussion of reading (95-137) * Vocabulary flashcards * Deriving the meaning of words from contextual clues * Interactive matching game * Begin reading Objective: -Make flashcards -Practice studying your vocabulary words

* 1. Who does Melinda see at the doughnut shop? * 2. What happens when Melinda cuts school? What does she do and/or learn? * 3. What happens between Heather and Melinda in the cafeteria? What does Heather tell Melinda? * 4. In the chapter “A Night to Remember,” what do we learn about what happened at the party? Provide one specific detail. * 5. Extra credit: what kind of doughnut does Melinda like?

* Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological condition triggered by a major traumatic event:stress Examples” rape, war, a terrorist act, death of a loved one, a natural disaster, or a catastrophic accident. death It is marked by upsetting memories or thoughts of the ordeal, "blunting" of emotions, increased arousal, and sometimes severe personality changes.

* — adj * not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking

* 1) With remarkable presence of mind, Miss Theodosia had darkened the room to make the difference between herself and Evangeline or Stefana as inconspicuous as possible. - "Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings", Annie Hamilton Donnell. * 2) But the happy part of it is that the dramatic sense is often freely bestowed upon the most inconspicuous and unintelligent persons, and fills their lives with a consciousness of romance and joy. - "At Large", Arthur Christopher Benson. * 4) Physically, his appearance was completely that of the inconspicuous average citizen. - "Rats in the Belfry", John York Cabot.

* interjection (used to express success or satisfaction). Voilà, my new winter outfit! * Origin: 1825–35; < French, equivalent to voi see! (2nd person singular imperative of voir to see) + la there

* adjective 1. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham.

* showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * a wan look; a wan smile.

* Noun * a place of retreat; shelter or refuge

* not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * a vague rumor; The date of his birth is vague.

* adjective existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * simultaneous movements; simultaneous translation.

* a state of rowdy disorder * Antagonisms between the various factions at the meeting finally boiled over, and mayhem ensued.

* foolish, voluble talk * His speech was full of the most amazing blather.

* 1. Blathers * 2. Mayhem * 3. Simultaneous * 4. Vague * 5. Burrow * 6. Wan * 7. Pseudo * 8. Inconspicuous * A. foolish, voluble talk * B. a state of rowdy disorder * C. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * F. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking

* 1. Blathers * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 1. Blathers * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 2. Mayhem * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 2. Mayhem * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 3. Simultaneous * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 3. Simultaneous * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 4. Vague * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 4. Vague * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 5. Burrow * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 5. Burrow * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 6. Wan * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 6. Wan * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 7. Pseudo * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 8. Inconspicuous * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk

* 8. Inconspicuous * A. a state of rowdy disorder * B. a place of retreat; shelter or refuge * C. showing or suggesting ill health, fatigue, unhappiness, etc. * D. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertaindefinitely * E. existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent * F. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking * G. not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham * H. foolish, voluble talk