1. agenda *IR *Intro to Vocab Unit 2
*Kaffir Boy (be sure and add to lit terms sheet – dialogue terms – on PPT)
Parallel Teaching:
*Pick One (add to lit terms sheet)
*Writing Groups: Revision of Synthesis Essay
(Laptop Cart – Huck)

2. Reminders Synthesis Essay Next Vocab Unit and Quiz:
Rough Draft of complete essay – Due today, 2/4 (thesis and 2 paragraphs)
Final Draft – typed – due Wednesday, 2/6
Next Vocab Unit and Quiz:
Unit 2 – introduction today
Quiz – Monday, 2/11

3. ir

4. SPRINGBOARD VOCABULARY UNIT 2

5. facilitate (v.)
to make easier; to assist Synonyms: ease, expedite, streamline

6. Prestigious (adj.)
having a highly favorable reputation, commanding respect Syn: reputable, distinguished, eminent

7. matriarch (n) A woman who is the head of the family or tribe Synonyms:
Matron, Queen, Mother

8. revered (adj)
respected or honored Synonyms: admired, honored, esteeemed

9. oracle (n) someone or something that can predict the future Synonyms:
Prophecy, answer, divination

10. inclination (n) a preference; a tendency to act in a certain way
Synonyms:
Tendency, angle, leaning

11. Insulate (v) To protect from outside influence Synonyms:
Cushion, seclude

12. Idyllic (adj)
Naturally peaceful
Synonyms:
Picturesque, unspoiled

13. partisan (n/adj) One-sided, prejudiced; committed to a party Synonyms:
Biased, unjust

14. Vicarious (adj) Experiencing through another Synonyms:
Imagined, empathetic

15. querulous (adj)
Habitually complaining
Synonyms:
Whiny, irritable

16. Disgruntled (adj) Angry or dissatisfied Synonyms:
Irritated, displeased

17. resistant (adj) Having the ability to fight against Synonyms:
Defiant, rebellious

18. Translucent (adj) Allowing light to pass through Synonyms:
Luminous, semitransparent

19. Kaffir Boy (p. 123) Background (3-2-1) Reading Purpose:
Apartheid
Mark Mathabane
Reading Purpose:
Narrative Elements (same as the film – chart on page 127)
Underline DIALOGUE
Highlight STRONG VERBS (Dialogue tags)

20. Dialogue Kaffir Boy (p. 123)
Dialogue: May be either direct or indirect. (Lit Terms Chart)
Indirect dialogue is a paraphrase of what is said by a character or narrator. This dialogue does not need quotation marks:
When my mother began dropping hints that I would soon be going to school, I vowed never to go to school because it was a waste of time.
DIRECT dialogue is the exact words spoken by a person. This dialogue uses quotation marks and dialogue tags/strong lead in verbs
“This time next fall, you will be in school,” hinted my mother.
“Why would I go to school? You’ll never see me wasting my time at school! I vowed.
Dialogue Tags/Strong Lead In verbs

21. Groups Synthesis Essay Work: Writing Groups OR Pick One
Revise rough draft with checklist (handout) OR
Pick One
Read and discuss
Lit Terms to add to Handout