Class Notes If there was no class lecture this week, write a paragraph about what you learned and/or questions about what you didn’t understand. Name: Class: Language Arts Period/Block: Date: Topic: Chapters 1-2 Vocabulary “The Outsiders” “The Outsiders” Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Incredulous- unbelieving or doubtful Loping- walking with an easy, bounding gait Scatterbrained- silly and careless Editorials- articles giving the views of the editor or publisher Jumped- made a sudden attack Shanghaiing- forcing aboard a ship for service as a sailor Madras- a fine, cotton fabric, usually plaid or striped Scowled- frowned or gave a nasty look Savy- a slang word for understand Clammy- sweaty or damp Unfathomable- not able to reach understanding of Rumble- a street fight especially among gangs Striding- taking long steps Roguishly- Mischievously or playful Sarcastically- in a manner with cutting or taunting remarks Complicated- tangled or snarled Quivering- shaking or moving with a slight trembling motion Rueful- exciting pity or sympathy Slouched- an awkward stooping of head and shoulders “Loned it” –doing something by oneself Summary, Reflection, Analysis www.avidonline.org © 2004 AVID Center. All rights reserved. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Chapters 3-4 Vocabulary “The Outsiders” Reputation- overall quality or characteristic as judged by people in general Aloofness- the quality of being unconcerned or distant Stammered- hesitated or stumbled in speaking Reeling- walking unsteadily Glared- looked at with anger Premonition- a previous notice or forewarning Hilt- to the very limit Smoldering- showing suppressed anger or hate Reformatory- an institution to which young offenders are sent for improved behavior Flicked- struck lightly with a quick sharp motion Defiance- willingness to fight Contemptuously- in a manner showing open disrespect Thug- a thief or gangster Impersonally- with a fair, matter of fact manner Self-preservation- a natural instinctive tendency to act as to save one’s existence Snooker- a variation of pool played with twenty-one balls Glint- a tiny, bright flash of light Gallantly- with bravery or glory Apprehensive- fearful Pickled- drunk Summary, Analysis, Reflection www.avidonline.org © 2004 AVID Center. All rights reserved. Chapters 5-7 Vocabulary “The Outsiders” Groggy- weak and unsteady on the feet Reluctantly- in a manner of showing unwillingness or carefulness Imploringly- in a begging manner Sullenly- gloomily or resentfully silent Quavering- trembling or shaking Plantations- a settlement in a new country Eluded- avoided or escaped Vital- important to life Wolfishly- hiding hostile intentions behind a friendly manner Wistfully- full of unfulfilled desire Bewilderment- confusion Dimly- characterized by an unfavorable attitude Keeled- to fall or faint Hysterics- a fit of uncontrollable laughter or crying In Stitches- uncontrollable laughter Exploits- a deed notable for a heroic action Summary, Analysis, Reflection www.avidonline.org © 2004 AVID Center. All rights reserved. Questions/Main Ideas Notes: Chapter 8-12 Vocabulary Words “The Outsiders” Abruptly- sudden or unexpected Aimlessly – without a purpose Awed - an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., Debating - a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints Acquitted - to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty Flinching - to draw back or shrink, as from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant. Grimacing- a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc. Leery - wary; suspicious Idolized - to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc Stupor - suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants Mock - to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. Reformatory – designed to train or change Vaguely - not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed Veered - to change direction or turn about or aside Stifled - to quell, crush, or end by force Underprivileged - denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status www.avidonline.org © 2004 AVID Center. All rights reserved. Summary, Analysis, Reflection www.avidonline.org © 2004 AVID Center. All rights reserved.