The Outsiders
Vocabulary and Grammar Bellwork
Week One
Monday, March 23
• 1. connotation- noun- an additional sense or
senses associated with or suggested by a word or
phrase.
• 2. bleak- adj.- unwelcoming or providing little
comfort or shelter
• 3. nonchalant- adj.- indifferent or calm and
unconcerned about things.
• 4. gingerly- adv.- very cautiously, in a wary or
tentative way
• 5. rueful- adj.- regretful, feeling or showing regret
• 6. savvy- noun- shrewdness and practical
knowledge
Monday, March 23
• 7. conform- verb- to behave or think in a socially
acceptable or expected way
• 8. sage (Not the herb!)- noun- a wise person,
especially an older person with good judgment
• 9. bawl- verb- to shout loudly or cry very loudly
and energetically
• 10. unfathomable- adj.- impossible to measure or
impossible to understand
• 11. roguishly- adj.- dishonest or without principles in
manner
• 12. appositive phrase- noun- a word or phrase that
describes or redefines a noun in a sentence.
Tuesday, March 24
Write out the complete sentence. Then, underline the
appositive phrase in the sentences.
• 1. The connotation, or implied meaning, was clear.
• 2. The weather, rain and sleet, looked rather bleak.
• 3. Reggie, a sensitive child, frequently bawled when
he didn’t get his way.
Tuesday, March 24
Write out the sets of synonyms and match the
vocabulary word.
1. indifferent, casual, relaxed,______________
2. cautiously, delicately, carefully,
____________
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.
Wednesday, March 25
Write out the sentences and insert an appositive
phrase noun that best describes the subject.
• 1. The wise sage, ________________, is who I wish I
could go to for advice.
• 2. My friend, _________________ ,is someone I
consider very savvy.
• 3. ___________________, an independent spirit, is my
friend who is least likely to conform to anyone else’s
expectations.
Wednesday, March 25
Write out the sets of synonyms and match the
vocabulary word.
1. sheepish, sorry, regretful, _____________
2. cry, wail, howl, _____________
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.
Thursday, March 26
Write out the sentence and circle the context clues
that show the vocabulary word’s meaning.
• 1. The news that my well laid plans did not work
was almost unfathomable.
• 2. The TV villain roguishly sneered and gave a
devilish laugh.
• 3. The description “plus-size” has a more positive
connotation than other words that could be
deemed insulting.
Thursday, March 26
Write out the sentence and complete the appositive
phrase.
1. My personal hero, _____________, would turn any
day from bleak to amazing in a heartbeat!
2. I tried to be nonchalant when meeting
____________, my personal hero, but it was
impossible!
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.
Friday, March 27
Write a sentence for each of the vocabulary
words:
1. gingerly
2. rueful
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.
Friday, March 27
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Write a sentence for each of the vocabulary words:
1. savvy
2. conform
3. sage