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Using your vocabulary list, spell each word as it is called out. Vocabulary Words from “The Cask of Amontillado”
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Now, check your spelling. Write the correct spelling for any of the words that you missed. 1. Impunity 2. Accost 3. Explicit 4. Implore 5. Obstinate
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Copy the definition and part of speech for the words. Impunity noun freedom from punishment, harm or bad consequences Accost verb to aggressively approach and speak to Explicit adjective clearly stated or expressed Implore verb to beg or ask pleadingly Obstinate adjective fixed in an opinion despite persuasion; stubborn
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Vocabulary Activity Working with a partner or in a group of three, create an instructional visual for one of the words from the story. Your visual should include the following: The word presented prominently A clear definition—see a teacher if you need help with the dictionary meanings The word’s part of speech A high-school level sentence using the word A picture or drawing representing the word or the sentence
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Use each of these words in a high-school appropriate sentence; begin each sentence with one of the following words: Although Whenever Certainly Wherever Because Since
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For example,
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While we were in Italy, my family toured famous catacombs that were damp and creepy, like in a scary movie.
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Words for this activity: (Words for your vocabulary test are underlined.) Preclude Impunity Retribution Wont Accost Abscond Explicit Catacomb— already done! Niche Fetter Implore Obstinate
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