due mon and wed week of nov 3

Vocabulary for chapters 1-7, this list may increase Due on Wednesday
Put together a word map for the following words
following the format below:

synonyms antonyms
target word
definition in Word used in a
your own words sentence

or you can provide line drawings, symbols, or magazine cut-outs to illustrate the target word

trenchant remonstrance augmented emphatic
reproachful imprecations dissuading contumaciously
imperiously execrating pilfering exonerated
venerated erudition perspicuity sagaciously
ablutions genial fugitive elixir
verification desolation vicariously aspirations
consternation

Homework for Monday

Read chapters 1-7
1. Why was Pip at the churchyard? Why did the man he met there want a file and "wittles?"
2.Why did Pip refer to his brother-in-law Joe Gargery as a "Hercules in strength, and also in weakness?"
3.Why was it difficult for Pip to carry out the convict's wishes?
4. What is the cliffhanger( an episode ends at a moment of heightened tension)
at theend of Chapter Four?
5. How did Pip's convict show Pip that he didn't blame him for the search party and his capture?

#30

What were law courts like in Dickens' day? How were prisoners treated? What sorts of punishmentd were meted out? What were the prisons like? What are they like today?

great expectations 1

In 1819, the British Parliament passed an act which prevented children under nine years of age from legally being employed and required that no child work more than
sixteen hours a day. In 1833, Parliament passed Lord Althorp's Factory Act, which furt6her limited the number of hours a child could work per week and created a system of factory inspection. Find out about the harsh child-labor conditions of the nineteenth century which made the institution of such acts necessary. What social influences helped to exploit child labor for so long? When were child-labor laws passed in the United States? What did those laws provide?

characteristics

Pick a character
Identify a characteristic/s
Find a quote that supports that characteristics

test

ACT II, SCENE ONE

Vocabulary

eccentric-strange
oppress-to hold back, to prevent from achieving
assimilate-to blend into a group or culture
monologue-to speak thoughts aloud on stage
Prometheus-a Greek god who made man in the image of gods and made him
stand upright
plaintively-pleading
menacingly-threateningly
tentatively-carefully

ACT II, SCENE TWO

Vocabulary

presumably-probably
rebuffs-snubs, rejects
revelation-new, important information
desperation-hopelessness


What are three differences between George Murchison and Joseph
Asagai.

Discuss Beneatha’s definition of assimilationism? How does this
definition create a conflict for Beneatha?

Explain what Walter says about George’s father? Explain why Walter feels
that he and George’s father have a great deal in common?

Discuss what Walter says that illustrates his search for something significant or impressive to do?
What does he do or say to let us know that he is also feeling misunderstood?


Describe Walter and Ruth's relationship based on what they have said.

Explain the news Mama brings home; in addition, explain why Ruth and Walter react as
they do? Show how this is both good news and bad news?

Do you think that Walter’s reaction to Mama is justified basend on his closing statement, “What do you need me…” ? Fully explain your answer.

ACT II, SCENE TWO

1. Describe the differences between Beneatha and George concerning studying/ education.
Explain how the argument ends?
2. Explain what Beneatha refers to when she thanks her mother for understanding her. Be specific in explaing what she means.
3. Describe Walter’s attitude about his job. Because of his angst, what does
he attempt to do?

num 6

Where is the irony in Lindner’s statement: “People can get awful worked up when they feel that their whole way of life and everything they’ve ever worked for is threatened.”

vocabulary for test

ACT II, SCENE ONE

Vocabulary

eccentric-

oppress-

assimilate-

monologue-

Prometheus-

plaintively-

menacingly-

tentatively-

ACT II, SCENE TWO

Vocabulary

presumably-

rebuffs-snubs,

revelation-

desperation-



ACT II, SCENE THREE

Vocabulary

exuberance-

amiably-

ludicrous-

act2, scene 2

Read Act2, Scene 2
Explain why Walter stayed out of work.