“All Summer in a Day”and “Gold Cadillac”

Introduction to New Vocabulary

SLACKENING (adj)falling off; lessening;

not trying very hard

Sample Sentence

The rain began slackening, so the

children ran outside to play.

SURGE (v)To swell; to push violently;

to suddenly increase

Sample Sentence

The violent surge of lightning caused the tree to snap in half!

TREMOR (v)a shaking or trembling movement

Sample Sentence

As the temperatures dropped, the stranded family began to tremor

in the cold.

RESILIENT (adj)springy; able to bounce back

Sample Sentence

Because she is resilient, the girl got

back up and tried again.

SAVOR (v)to delight in (as in taste or smell)

Mmmmm…chocolate!

Sample Sentence

Savor every moment, for time will fly by

quickly!

TUMULTUOUSLY (adv)

wildly; violentlyPeople tumultuously clapping, chanting, and dancing…

To spend money tumultuously…

Sample Sentence

The wild monkeys tumultuously fought

for bananas at feeding time.

EVIDENT (adj)Obvious; easily seen or understood

Sample Sentence

It was quite evident to the teacher that the

class had studied, for each student earned an

“A”!

RURAL (adj)Having to do with country life

Sample Sentence

In a rural area, children can run

freely through the many fields.

HEEDFUL (adj)Pay close attention; obey

Sample Sentence

Be heedful of your words around young

children, for they look up to you.

IGNORANCE (n)Lack of knowledge; not aware of

something

Sample Sentence

A person’s ignorance of others’ feelings can cause him or her to lose friends quickly.