The Outsiders
Vocabulary and Grammar Bellwork
Week One
Every Day Week of Monday, March
23
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.
Monday, March 21
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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
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nonchalant- adj.- indifferent or calm and unconcerned
about things.
4. gingerly- adv.- very cautiously, in a wary or tentative way
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rueful- adj.- regretful, feeling or showing regret
6. savvy- noun- shrewdness and practical knowledge
Monday, March 21
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conform- verb- to behave or think in a socially acceptable or
expected way
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sage (Not the herb!)- noun- a wise person, especially an older
person with good judgment
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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 22
Write out the sentence and circle the context clues that show the
vocabulary word’s meaning.
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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.
Wednesday, March 23
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.
Thursday, March 24
Write out the sentences and insert an appositive phrase noun that
best describes the subject.
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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.
Pre-AP: We will combine this week’s words with next week’s on
the quiz. Turn in BW today, and I will give it back on Monday.