Monday, October 5, 2009

Vocab words October 5-9

Again, you will need to know both definitions!

arm - upper limb of the body connecting the hand and wrist to the shoulder

arm - to carry or supply with weapons or something that strengthens


charge - a price

charge - rush forward



dash - run quickly

dash - destroy hopes


depression - a low spot or hollow surrounded by higher places

depression - state of feeling sad



gorge - narrow valley surrounded by steep walls

gorge - to stuff oneself with food



roll - to turn over and over

roll - continuous series of short beats on a drum



skirt - a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist

skirt - to move around the edge of something



yarn - thick strand of twisted thread used in knitting and weaving

yarn - a long and exaggerated story

Touching Spirit Bear

Before reading the book, answer these questions:

Where does Ben Mikaelsen live now?

What other books has Ben Mikaelsen written?

Tell me five interesting facts about Ben Mikaelsen.

Justice is talked about a lot in this book. In your own words, what is justice?

"Circle Justice" is talked about in the book. Research this topic and explain in your own words what this is.

Research Ketchikan, Alaska. What is the environment there?