Vocabulary in

Context

The Crucible

Act I

DO NOW: Complete the chart for the Act I Crucible words to the

best of your ability.

As used in The Crucible…

confirm (v): verify naïve (adj): not worldly parochial (adj): narrow-minded sniveling (adj)(v): whining and sniffling inert (adj): still; not moving 

ideology (n): system of beliefs defamation (n): damaging another’s reputation  dallied (v): lingered; dawdled canny (adj): clever; shrewd

malevolence (n): ill will

What are some ways to help commit new vocabulary words to memory?

Play “Clue”

Play with your vocabulary words

Clue is a good way to “own” new vocabulary words.

Come up with three clues on your own

Make sure the clues are some how related to the definition of the word

Be creative with your clues & have fun!

Clue Activity Example

Garish (adj) showy, very bright or gaudy

GARISH:A peacock’s feathers can be described as

thisDennis Rodman’s fashion style can be

considered thisGatsby’s mansion and car can be

described as this

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN….

Acrostic Poems Acrostic poems can be

a fun way to help memorize new vocabulary.

The first letter in each line of an acrostic poem spells the word.

Each line should somehow correspond to the meaning of the word.

Acrostic Poem Example

Garish (adj) showy, very bright or gaudy

G-grossly over the top

A-attention grabbing

R-ridiculously expensive

I-incredibly bright

S-sensationalized and showy

H-humbly inconspicuous it is not.

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN….

What are context clues and how do I use them to decode what a word means?

Context clues

Information that appears near a word or phrase and offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning.

Can be in the form of a definition, synonym, antonym, example, or inference.

Example: garish (adj.) showy, very bright or gaudy

The Housewives of Beverly Hills depicts garish lifestyles of women who spend fifty thousand dollars on their child’s first birthday party.

Context clues: Housewives do not work. Beverly Hills is known for its affluence. Large sums of money spent on child’s birthday party.

Let’s Practice…

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN….

HomeworkPick any five words from this

week’s vocabulary list. Choose one of the study methods from today’s lesson. Create either 5 Clue cards, 5 Acrostic poems, or 5 sentences for homework.

Exit Ticket

Submit your best “Clue” activity for a vocabulary word, your best Acrostic poem for a vocabulary word and your best sentence from today’s activities on a separate sheet of paper.