Week Six
Vocabulary
 1.
arsonist (p. 197) noun- a person who is
setting fires
 2.
silhouette (5) noun- an outline of
somebody or something filled in with black
or a dark color on a light background,
 3. bleak (248)- adj.- unwelcoming,
providing little comfort, shelter, or
encouragement
 4. untimely (256)- adverb- coming at a
wrong or bad time
 5. smolder (262)-verb- burn slowly with
smoke but no flame
 6.
coverlet (262)-noun- a bedspread,
typically less than floor-length
 7. kindling (268)- noun- easily combustible
small sticks or twigs used for starting a fire
 8. insensible (294)- adj.- without one's
mental faculties, typically a result of
violence or sickness; unconscious
 9. rouse (295)-verb- bring out of sleep;
awaken OR to cause to feel angry or excited.
 10. falter (297)- verb- to start to lose
strength or momentum; move unsteadily or
in a way that shows lack of confidence.
Write out the complete sentence and circle
the vocabulary word.
1. Using brainstorming methods like a web, a
list, or a bracket can be excellent kindling
for great ideas.
2. A clear outline, with an introduction, body
paragraphs, and a conclusion, will stop you
from feeling bleak about the writing test!
Write out the complete sentence and circle the
vocabulary word used.
 1. The best way to rouse great ideas is to
plan ahead with brainstorming and outlining.
 2. Only an insensible person would fail to
determine the topic, opinion, and reasoning
needed for a strong thesis statement.
 3. You will never falter if you include a
theme or message in narrative writing.
Write the following :
 Be sure to PLAN, write, and revise.
 1. Read articles/resources and
PLAN brainstorm/outline- 1 hour
 2. Write – 1 hour
 3. Revise – ½ hour
 Read
the passage to understand the context.
Then, read the sample student essay.
 In the “notes” section, identify these key
elements:
 INTRO: setting, narrator, point of view
 BODY: list key events and details
 CONCLUSION: resolution and possible theme
Write the following word for word.
 1. The writing test is an untimed test, so
take all the time you need.
 2. You may make notes, circle, and underline
ideas within the reference material.
 3. Remember to read and analyze the prompt
very carefully and answer the question that
is being asked.
 Narrative-
A story real or imagined about a
particular subject.
List five elements that should be in a
narrative.
 1. Characters
 2. Vivid setting
 3. Plot in chronological order
 4. Theme carried through narrative
 5. Conclusion no loose ends (Unless it is a
brilliantly written cliff hanger).
 1.
Said is dead- write three salsa words for
said.
 2. Bad is BAD- write three salsa words for
bad.
 3. Good is NO good!- write three salsa words
for good.
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.
 Use
the restroom before the test!
 Bring a good book for after.
Review PLAN, Write, and Revise. How long?
 Planning includes a brainstorm and an
outline. Parts of an outline?
 Narrative- what should it contain?
 Any questions?
1.
2.
List two synonyms for silhouette.
Draw a picture of a silhouette.
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.
Write out the three sentences. Underline the
vocabulary words used. Pay attention to how
the textual evidence is introduced, cited, and
explained.
 1. The fire was able to only _____________
because it did not have enough air.
 2. A smoldering fire is a discouraging sight for
an enthusiastic _______________.
 3. A(n) _______________ rain put a damper
on the arsonist’s big plans.
1.
2.
3.
The news that I was allowed to go was
___________, because the movie had already
started.
We try not to have fire drills on days that the
weather is ___________ and cold.
It would be ____________ to schedule an
outdoor activity when it is sleeting.
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.
1.
2.
3.
Fire starter, burner, pyromaniac: _________
Hesitate, waver, pause: ____________
Stir, provoke, awaken: ________________
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.
Write out the sentence and replace the vague
pronoun with a vocabulary word that is more
informative.
 1. I used it ________________ to start the
campfire.
 2. She _________________ lit the fire and
watched the flames from a distance.
 3. Rodney pulled it______________ over his
arms to keep him warm while asleep.