Lesson 11
Weekly Study Guide
Jamaica Louise James
Reading Skill:
Writing Skill:
Author’s Purpose
Abbreviations
Personal Narrative
~Story Vocabulary Words and Definitions~
bought- got something by paying money for it
draw- to make a picture with a pencil or other tool
especially- more than usual
minute- 60 seconds
picture- image of something; painting, drawing, photograph
sure- having no doubt; certain; confident
worry- to be anxious or uneasy about something
~Robust Vocabulary Words and Definitions~
filthy- very dirty
fellow- person who has something in common with
you
executive- a boss who is in charge of a business
renowned- famous or well known for something
kin- all of your relatives
original- the first of its kind
adorn- to decorate something and make it beautiful