Bellwork: + and -?
 List one advantage and disadvantage to
having a structured plot.
 +)
 -)
Quiz: Plot Elements
1. LIST THE FOUR MAIN PARTS OF
PLOT IN ORDER.
TRUE OR FALSE?
2. The most exciting part of a story
is the flashback.
3. The exposition is the end of the
story.
4. Foreshadowing is the use of
hints/clues.
OBJECTIVE
Students will be able
to use words in context
by creating a
vocabulary matrix.
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word (POS) definition
Sentence (highlight word)
1. projection –
Tom’s paper was trapped between the ledge
and the decorative projection sticking out
from the wall.
S: The projection of the ___ was very
dangerous because ___.
word (POS) definition
Sentence (highlight word)
2. discarding –
He rejected one plan after another,
discarding all useless ideas.
The ____ was discarding all of his/her ___
because ___.
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3) confirmation –
As confirmation that he could walk on the
ledge, he made sure that it was wide
enough to fit his shoe.
The ____ needed confirmation that __.
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4. exhalation –
After holding his breath, Tom felt an
exhalation of air as he breathed again.
I let out an exhalation of air after I __.
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5) imperceptibly –
Tom moved along the ledge imperceptibly,
taking tiny, cautious steps.
I moved around the ___ imperceptibly
because I ___.
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6) rebounded –
After he broke the window, Tom’s arm
rebounded, bouncing backward from the
force of the blow.
While watching ___________ , I noticed
that ___________ rebounded
after_________________
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7) interminable–
Although time seemed interminable, Tom
had been on the ledge only a few
minutes.
Times seems interminable when ___
because___.
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8) irrelevantly–
Tom thought irrelevantly about the
apartment furnishings, as if the cozy
rooms could not stop him from plunging
to his death.
The ____ spoke irrevelently about _____
even though he/she was at _________.
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9) incomprehensible–
The puzzling sheet of paper in his pocket
would be incomprehensible to anyone
who found his body.
My _____ is incomprehensible to ____
because
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10) unimpeded–
The yellow paper flew out the window; its
progress was unimpeded.
I often have no problem getting to _____
after ____ because traffic is unimpeded.