1. Journal 2/26- Write down all the stereotypes about mice and cats.

2. Vocabulary List 1 Diminutive (adj) - small; little; tiny
Feat (noun) - a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.                  
Harrowing (adj.)- extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous          
Pacify (verb)- to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man. 2. to appease: to pacify one's appetite. 3. to reduce to a state of submission, especially by military force; subdue                      

3. Vocabulary List 1
Auschwitz (noun)- a Nazi concentration camp located in SW Poland
Sheik (noun)- in Islamic countries, the patriarch of a tribe or family; chief: a term of polite address                    
Textile (noun)- any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting.                  
Dowry (noun)- the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings to her husband at marriage                  
Communist  (noun)- a person supporting the Communist party (a political movement inspired by Karl Marx and the idea that the poor should revolt against the wealthy to create a society of shared material goods)
 Sanitarium (noun)- an institution for the preservation or recovery of health, especially for convalescence; health resort.

4. Vocabulary List 1
Caesura- A break or pause within a line of poetry indicated by punctuation and used to emphasize meaning.
Monologue- A speech given by one character. EX.  Hamlet's "To be or not to be..."
Aphorism- A concise statement that expresses succinctly a general truth or idea, often using rhyme or balance.
Dialect- A variety of speech characterized by its own particular grammar or pronunciation, often associated with a particular geographical region.
Dissonance- Harsh, inharmonious, or dicordant sounds.

5. Homily- A sermon or moralistic lecture.
Invective- An intensely vehement, highly emotional verbal attack.
Litotes- A type of understatement in which an idea is expressed by negating its opposite. (describing a particularly horrific scene by saying "It was not a pretty picture.) 
Pedantic- Characterized by an excessive display of learning or scholarship. 
Surrealism- An artistic movement emphasizing the imagination and characterized by incongruous juxtapositions and lack of conscious control.

6. Character Log For Maus, you will create a character log.
We will periodically work together on analyzing the characters.
Take out three sheets of paper. Title one Vladek and one Art. On the third piece of paper, draw a line down the middle. On one side title it Anja and on the other side title it Mala.

7. Character Traits
Excited Studious Inventive Creative Thrilling Independent Intelligent Compassionate Gentle
Proud
Wild
Messy
Neat
Joyful
Strong
Bright Courageous Serious
Funny Humorous
Sad
Poor
Rich
Tall
Dark
Light Handsome Pretty
Ugly
Selfish
Unselfish
Self-confident Respectful Considerate Imaginative Busy
Patriotic
Fun-loving Popular Successful Responsible Lazy
Dreamer Helpful
Simple-minded
Humble Friendly
Short Adventurous Hard-working Timid
Shy
Bold
Daring
Dainty
Pitiful Cooperative Lovable
Prim
Proper
Ambitious
Able
Quiet
Curious Reserved Pleasing
Bossy
Witty
Fighter
Tireless Energetic Cheerful
Smart Impulsive
Loyal

8. Characters in Maus- Vladek
What are your impressions of Vladek so far?
Write down 3 words that describe him. Then write down evidence from the book to explain why you think of him that way. Include the page number.
Character Traits:
Perfectionist: likes things neat and clean; always counts his pills

9. Characters in Maus- Art
What are your impressions of Art so far?
Write down 3 words that describe him. Then write down evidence from the book to explain why you think of him that way.

10. Anja and Mala What are your impressions of Anja so far?
Write down 3 words that describe her. Then write down evidence from the book to explain why you think of her that way. Leave the Mala side blank for today.