1. Vocabulary Words for Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet
Using your vocabulary list, spell each word as it is called out.

2. Now, check your spelling
Now, check your spelling. Write the correct spelling for any of the words that you missed.
pernicious forfeit augment profane portentous solemn chaste revels heretic disposition

3. Use context clues to write your own definition (and POS) for each word.
Because she hates me, my neighbor is always spreading pernicious lies about me.
The contract specified a forfeit to be paid by the builder if the work was not completed on time.
Even though my refrigerator is covered in magnets, I’m always looking to augment my collection by purchasing more.
When the portentous music warned us of the upcoming violence in the film, we all sat up straight in our seats.
Ms. Durham thinks students should remain completely chaste until they are 35 years old; they shouldn’t even hold hands or kiss on the cheek.
Because of his nontraditional religious practices, he was tried and condemned to death for being a heretic.
From her earliest days, Sita displayed a curious and lively disposition.
“Don’t get too crazy at tonight’s revels,” Harrison’s mom warned him, “and be sure to call me if you need a ride home.”
The 9/11 remembrance ceremony was a very solemn event, so everyone present acted respectfully.
We were all angered to such an old, prestigious campus profaned with graffiti and trash.

4. Copy the definition and part of speech for the words.
pernicious – adj. – very destructive, injurious, or even deadly
forfeit – n – a fine or penalty
augment – v. – to make larger or supplement
portentous – adj. – foreboding; negative significance
chaste – adj. – innocent, pure in thought; celibate

5. Copy the definition and part of speech for the words.
heretic – n. – one who does not agree with a dominant theory, opinion or practice
disposition – n. – natural attitude toward things; tendency (propensity)
revels – n. – party or celebration
solemn– adj. – highly serious and formal
profane – v. – to irreverently defile something or debase it by unworthy use

6. Vocabulary Activity
Working by yourself, you will write sentences for FIVE of your vocabulary words.

7. Although Whenever Certainly Wherever Because Since
BELLRINGER section (B1 and B2: Feb 17th): Working by yourself, you will write sentences for FIVE of your vocabulary words. Use the words in a high-school appropriate sentence; begin each sentence with one of the following words:
Although
Whenever
Certainly
Wherever
Because
Since

8. For example,

9. Shakespeare N’ Stuff January 13, 2014
As you watch the following (brief) video on Shakespeare’s life and career, simply list five interesting or unexpected facts that you learned last class or in this video. (Review Time!)
Number each response.
Write in complete sentences.

10. Bellringer: Paragraph Writing January 9, 2013
Choose one of the following prompts and write a COMPLETE paragraph response:
Tell me about your break. What was the best part? Did you do anything memorable? Did anything happen that you didn’t like?
What, if any New Year resolutions have you made? Explain what and why.
Since you are starting a new semester, you have the opportunity to make completely new grades in all of your classes. Think back to last semester. How did it go for you? What do you need to change to succeed this semester?

11. Correct and rewrite the following sentences
Correct and rewrite the following sentences. Insert the correct vocabulary word.
although i was frightened by the ________________ wild animal i kept my cool instead of crying and falling apart
when ever i go to a ________________ i am the life of the party
Because my sister needs to ________________her allowance money to buy a car. She also mows lawns on the weekends.
dont you dare _________________ my dogs grave by building a basketball court on top of it I warned my brother
maybe you have trouble making friends because you have such a naturally unpleasant __________________ i replied to my sister
pernicious
portentous
heretic
forfeit
solemn
disposition
augment
chaste
profane
revel(s)

12. Check your work:
Although I was frightened by the pernicious wild animal, I kept my cool instead of crying and falling apart.
Whenever I go to a revel, I am the life of the party.
Because my sister needs to augment her allowance money to buy a car, she also mows lawns on the weekends.
“Don’t you dare profane my dog’s grave by building a basketball court on top of it,” I warned my brother.
“Maybe you have trouble making friends because you have such a naturally unpleasant disposition,” I replied to my sister.