Learning Targets for this unit:
1. I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research.
2. I can explore topics dealing with different cultures and world viewpoints.
3. I can write an arguments to support a claim in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence
4. I can determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting
general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
5. I can demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
In class: 1) power point review of this week's vocabulary for Friday's quiz
Handout from Monday; also on Monday's blog
2) Nuance vocabulary line. Class handout / copy below
Continuing with Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Please take out your short story and graphic organizer.
Name _____________________________________ nuance vocabulary line.
Nuance is defined as a
subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. Look at the
following vocabulary words. I give you the definition of the word we are
working with this week, but there are several other similar words. Please place
them on a continuum line, deciding where they relate to the core word. Do they
mean the exact same thing? Does the similar word connote a stronger or weaker
meaning? Are there circumstantial, emotional or social contexts where a
differently nuanced word would best suit?
1.
propensity- a disposition to behave in a certain
way
Related words: tendency, proclivity,
leaning, aptness, weakness
2.
onerous- involving an amount of effort or
difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.
Related words:
formidable, Herculean, tiring, taxing, demanding, fatiguing
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