1. Vocabulary Five + Gerunds
The Outsiders
Vocabulary Five + Gerunds

2. Monday, Nov. 7 Mr. Church 1st thing
1. aghast- (adjective) struck with fear
2. exploits - (noun) a bold or daring feat; the act of manipulating to one’s advantage
3. aimlessly- (adverb) lacking goal or purpose
4. veer-(verb)to change direction suddenly
5. agony- (noun) extreme suffering either mentally or physically
6. stupor- (noun) reduced awareness or consciousness
7. triumph- (noun) success after a struggle.

3. Tuesday, Nov. 8 I need helpers to pass Papers!
8. bewilder- verb- to confuse or puzzle somebody
9. editorial- noun- an article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of its editor or publisher
10. liable- adj.- having legal responsibility; or likely to experience or do something
11. gerund- a verb that ends in –ing and acts as a noun (Example: Painting a landscape requires careful observation.)
12. gerund phrase- a gerund with its modifiers and complements- things that help describe and add detail. (Example: I love painting with watercolors.)

4. Wednesday, November 9
Write out the sentence and insert the correct vocabulary word.
1. Although the socs are often praised in newspaper ______________(s), they are far from perfect.
2. I knew I would have to ___________ off the road quickly in order to avoid the oncoming car.
3. Despite the __________ of breaking his back, Johnny was able to remain optimistic.

5. Thursday, November 10
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary word. Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
1. My drama teacher was ___________ that someone broke character during the scene!
2. I love pretending to be in ___________ during the death scenes.
3. Acting allows a person to live out dramatic ________(s) on the stage.

6. Friday, November 11 Complete the sentences with your own thoughts.
Two things that bewilder me are ___________________________.
I am liable to do ___________after school.
Someday I hope an editorial is written about me describing____________________.

7. Friday, April 29
Write out the sentence and underline the vocabulary word.
1. Shouting out cries of anger, the courtroom was clearly aghast at the verdict.
2. Two-Bit loved to embellish when telling stories of his exploits.
3. I wandered aimlessly in the park because I had no where better to be.

8. Wednesday, April 27
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary word. Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
1. Entering the competition would hopefully lead to ___________.
2. Running in the marathon may lead to a(n) ________ of physical exhaustion.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

9. Thursday, April 28
Write a sentence for each of the following vocabulary words.
1. Liable
2. Bewilder
3. Editorial

10. Thursday, April 28
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary word. Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
1. The greatest _________ of winning is the personal satisfaction.
2. I did not want to ___________ from my original plans, but her imploring made me switch.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

11. Friday, April 29 Write sentences using the following words:
1. aimlessly
2. stupor
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.