WordSentenceDefinition based on context clues innumerable There are innumerable ways to succeed in life, so each person should follow his or her passion. conceited The conceited girl who always bragged about her intelligence, suddenly found herself with no friends. unscrupulous The unscrupulous mayor made it a practice of appointing friends to high positions in the government. rile The boy would often try to rile his sister and instigate an argument. monotonous Driving the same way to work every day can be monotonous, so I decided to try a different route. pacifist The pacifists were arrested when they refused to end the nonviolent protest. adapt A cactus cannot adapt to growing in a cold weather climate. nonchalant His nonchalant attitude toward crashing the car aggravated his parents. premature The premature birth of the baby made the doctors very concerned for his health. The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary 1 English 10 Name:_________________ Date:__________________ Directions: Read each sentence. Underline the context clues in each sentence. Using the context clues, determine the definition of the italicized vocabulary words.

WordSentenceDefinition based on context clues atheist The atheist enjoyed arguing with the religious leaders. disciples The early followers of Christianity were called disciples. bourgeois When a person is called bourgeois it often used as an insult indicating that he or she has new money. regress The third graders’ math skills regressed over the summer due to lack of practice. conscientious Because the student was conscientious, he earned straight “As” on his report card. ostracize Paul’s repeated drug use ostracized him from his friends who chose to refrain from this dangerous behavior.

Word Part of Speech DefinitionPicture Clue innumerableadj.very many; more than can be counted conceitedadj. overly high opinion of one’s own worth or ability unscrupulousadj.without principles or morals rilev.to make angry; to arouse resentment monotonousadj.sameness; lacking in variety; boredom pacifistn.opposed to war or the use of force adaptv. to adjust to different conditions or environment nonchalantadj.coolly unconcerned; indifferent prematureadj.occurring too soon The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary 1 English 10 Name:_________________ Date:__________________ Directions: Create or find a picture clue for each word that will help you to visualize the definition.

Word Part of Speech DefinitionPicture Clue atheistn. a person who rejects the existence of a supreme being disciplesn. a person who is a follower of a certain doctrine bourgeoisn.member of the middle class regressv. the act of going back; return, backward movement or course conscientiousadj. careful; painstaking; particular; meticulous ostracizev. to exclude or banish from society or a social group

WordDefinition Review your vocabulary words! Write one word on each flashcard (one color) Write one definition on each flashcard (a different color) Practice your knowledge by matching the words with the definitions. Once you have matched all of the words to the definitions, write a sentence using each word with context clues. Push It – Use more than one word in a sentence. Extension – Write a paragraph about The Catcher in the Rye using all of the words. Include context clues for all words.

Word Wall Practice! 1.I will give you the definition of a word. 2.Raise your hand if you know the word. 3.When called on, stand up and place your Post-It on the correct word on the Word Wall. 4.Then, call on another student to come up with a sentence using the word and context clues.

WordSentenceDefinition based on context clues mutinying The crew was mutinying since the captain refused to listen to their concerns. provocative Lady Gaga is known for wearing provocative clothing. digression The students were always able to trick the teacher into a digression away from the subject. inane Thank you for putting up with that inane conversation about stuffed animals. spiritual Many people find walking in the woods to be a spiritual experience. boisterous The mother looked embarrassed by the boisterous behavior of her children. exhausted He exhausted a small fortune in stock market losses. reciprocal The two quarterbacks had reciprocal respect given that they were both inducted into the Hall of Fame. humility Humility is often seen in a true leader. The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary 2 English 10 Name:_________________ Date:__________________ Directions: Read each sentence. Underline the context clues in each sentence. Using the context clues, determine the definition of the italicized vocabulary words.

incognito He thought that he was incognito; however, we all recognized his raspy voice. immaterial It was immaterial whether Catherine studied for the test because she believed that even if she studied, she wouldn’t do well. putrid The putrid smell coming from the refrigerator was the result of the discovery of rotten eggs. pedagogical Pedagogical research shows that students’ focus is greatest at the very beginning and end of class. harrowing Barely surviving the cold water after the sailboat overturned was indeed harrowing. brassy Kim’s brassy attitude was rude and uncalled for.

English 10 Name: Date: The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary 2

PictureDescribe what is going on in the picture WordExplanation The Tasmanian devil is wild boisterousBoisterous means to be wild and crazy just like the Tasmanian devil. English 10 Name: Date: The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary 2 Directions: Describe what is happening in the picture. Identify the word the picture best represents. Explain your rationale for choosing each word. *NOTE: Some pictures may represent more than one word. Be able to back up your argument.

PictureDescribe what is going on in the picture WordExplanation

PictureDescribe what is going on in the picture WordExplanation The Tasmanian devil is wild boisterousBoisterous means to be wild and crazy just like the Tasmanian devil. digression putrid brassy exhausted provocative harrowing English 10 Name: Date: The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary 2 ANSWER KEY Directions: Describe what is happening in the picture. Identify the word the picture best represents. Explain your rationale for choosing each word. *NOTE: Some pictures may represent more than one word. Be able to back up your argument.

PictureDescribe what is going on in the picture WordExplanation spiritual pedagogical incognito reciprocal humility mutiny inane immaterial