The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Vocabulary Activities
Unit Word List:
1- disheartening (p7)
2- tedious (p10)
3- deliberation (p13)
4- tantalize (p19)
5- scandalized (p23)
6- incredulous (p27)
7- imploringly (p29)
8- winced (p53)
9- provoked (p60)
10- monotonous (p61)
11- inexorably (p61)
12- implacable (p70)
13- vengeance (p82)
14- decorum (p84)
15- incoherent (p89)
16- ingenious
17- tryst
18- concoct
19- instigation
20- intercede
Activity 1: Vocabulary Overview (Context clues)
Students will infer the definition of 12 unit vocabulary words using meaningful clues
and prior
knowledge. They will work with a seat partner to complete this
activity. Students may also find the word in the text and use in text context clues. Page
numbers provided.
Activity 2: Word Parts
Students will work independently to determine the meaning of 5 vocabulary words
using word parts.
(prefixes, roots, suffixes)
Activity 3: Word Webs
All 20 vocabulary words will be divided up among students. Each student will
complete a word web for
two vocabulary words. They will define the words;
come up with a synonym and antonym for each one,
and write an original sentence with
their words.
Activity 4: Concept Map (Same to Opposite)
Each student will partner with two or three other students. Together, these
students will complete a
concept map from synonym to antonym using the words from
their word webs. As a group, they should
have at least six different words on their
map. These will be posted around the room. Groups will
move around the room reading
each other’s maps.
Activity 5: Frayer Model
Student will now be assigned a partner. Each group of partners will be given a piece
of chart paper.
Partners will decide which word from their unit they wish to use to
complete the Frayer Model
activity. Students will determine essential and non-essential
characteristics
of their word. They will
also come up with examples and nonexamples. Charts will be displayed around the room throughout
the unit of study.
Unit Test Review: Use all words in a game like concentration where words are matched to
definitions, synonyms, or fill in the blank sentences.
Unit Vocabulary Test: The unit test will be a mixture of multiple choice, matching, fill in
the blank and paragraph writing using vocabulary wor
Name _________________________________
Date________
Vocabulary Overview Guide
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Use the clue below and prior knowledge to guess the definition of each word.
Word: __TEDIOUS_______
Clue: ___Homework_______
Definition: __________
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Word: _ TANTALIZE_____
Clue: __Expensive Car____
Definition: __________
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Word: _WINCED________
Clue: _Don’t pinch me!____
Definition: __________
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Word: __INGENIOUS____
Clue: ___Creative________
Definition: __________
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Word: SCANDALIZED____
Clue: _Embarrassment___
Definition: __________
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Word: _____TRYST______
Clue: __Romeo & Juliet____
Definition: __________
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Word: ___INCREDULOUS_
Clue: __Win $100,000,000__
Definition: __________
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Word: ____VENGEANCE__
Clue: _____Hurricane_____
Definition: __________
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Word: ___PROVOKED____
Clue: _____Teasing______
Definition: __________
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Word: __MONOTONOUS__
Clue: ______I’m bored____
Definition: __________
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Word: ____DECORUM____
Clue: ___Behave yourself! __
Definition: __________
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Word: __INSTIGATION__
Clue: __Starts fights___
Definition: __________
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Name __________________________________________ Date_________
WORD PARTS
Many words are like a puzzle. They can be broken down into smaller parts:
prefix/root/suffix. Each part has a meaning. By putting these meanings together, you can
determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. Use the following Greek & Latin roots to help you
determine the meaning of the following words from your novel:
Prefix
de
dis
in, im, ir, ill
inter
mono
Meaning
opposite of
not, opposite of
not
between, among
one, single
Suffix
-ous
-able, -ible
Meaning
full of, having
able, capable
1- Disheartening
prefix: dis- ________________
root:
hearten ______________
suffix: -ing ________________
Word Meaning:
2- Implacable
prefix: im- ________________
root:
placate________________
suffix: -able ________________
Word Meaning:
3- Incoherent
prefix: in- ________________
root:
coherent______________
Word Meaning:
4- Intercede
prefix: inter- _________________
root:
cede _________________
Word Meaning:
5- Monotonous
prefix: mono-_________________
root:
tone __________________
suffix: -ous _________________
Word Meaning:
Name ______________________________
Date ________
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Frayer Model Vocabulary Activity
Nonessential Characteristics
Essential Characteristic
Word
Examples
Non-examples