Annotation1. As you read, circle any words that you do not

know the meaning of, whether through context or definition.

2. Put a question mark beside sentences or paragraphs that you have a question about.

3. Paraphrase for understanding difficult passages.4. Highlight symbolism with yellow.5. Highlight character evidence in green.6. Note Text to text, text to self, and text to world.7. Makes me wonder……………..

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 1• Detachment-verb (used with object)- to unfasten and

separate; disengage;• Ment-denoting an action or resulting state • Avarice-noun- insatiable greed for riches; inordinate,

miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth. • Indigent-adjective - lacking food, clothing, and other

necessities of life because of poverty; needy; poor; impoverished.

• Indigene-noun- a person or thing that is indigenous or native; native; autochthon.

The Pearl Vocabulary

Chapter 1 1. detachment –

2. avarice –

3. indigent –

4. indigene-

5. the word you select from the text

6. the word you select from the text

Chapter 2

Detachment

Avarice

Indigent

Indigene

Indigene

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 2• Obscured- adjective - indistinct to the sight or any

other sense; not readily seen, heard, etc.; faint. • Speculatively- verb (used without object), to engage

in thought or reflection; meditate • Hummock- noun - an elevated tract of land rising

above the general level of a marshy region.• Incandescence- noun- the emission of visible light,

caused by its high temperature.• Adhered- to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 2• adjective - indistinct to the sight or any other

sense; not readily seen, heard, etc.; faint.• to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling • noun- the emission of visible light, caused by its

high temperature.• noun - an elevated tract of land rising above the

general level of a marshy region.• verb (used without object), to engage in thought or

reflection; meditate

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 2As you read Chapter 2, circle any words that you do

not know the meaning of, whether through context or definition. Choose 2 words to define. List the part of speech and define with the definition that is applicable to its use in the text.

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Obscured

Speculatively

Hummock

Incandescence

Adhered

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 3• Almsgiver – noun- person who gives money, food,

or other donations given to the poor or needy; anything given as charity

• Prophecy- noun - the foretelling or prediction of what is to come.

• Discontentedly – adjective – not content or satisfied, dissatisfied; restlessly unhappy

• Crooning- verb -to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice: to croon to a baby.

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 3• verb -to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice: to

croon to a baby.• noun - the foretelling or prediction of what is to

come.• noun- person who gives money, food, or other

donations given to the poor or needy; anything given as charity

• adjective – not content or satisfied, dissatisfied; restlessly unhappy

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 3As you read Chapter 3, circle any words that you do

not know the meaning of, whether through context or definition. Choose 2 words to define. List the part of speech and define with the definition that is applicable to its use in the text.

Almsgiver

Prophecy

Discontentedly

Crooning

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 4• Station –noun -the position, as of persons or things, in a scale

of estimation, rank, or dignity.• Benign –adjective -showing or expressive of gentleness or

kindness• Contemptuous –adjective showing or expressing contempt or

disdain; scornful.• Curiosity –noun- the desire to learn or know about anything;

inquisitiveness.• Monstrosity – noun- the state or condition of being large or

grand in size; abnormal, unreal • Brooding -adjective 1. preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or

painful memories or thoughts: a brooding frame of mind. • Entranced -verb - to fill with delight or wonder; enrapture.

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 4• adjective showing or expressing contempt or disdain;

scornful.• noun -the position, as of persons or things, in a scale of

estimation, rank, or dignity.• noun- the desire to learn or know about anything;

inquisitiveness. • adjective -showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness• noun- the state or condition of being large or grand in size;

abnormal, unreal • adjective 1. preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or

painful memories or thoughts: a brooding frame of mind. • verb - to fill with delight or wonder; enrapture.

Station

Benign

Contemptuous

Curiosity

Monstrosity

Brooding

Entranced

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 5

• Edifice- noun - a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.

• any large, complex system or organization. • Skirled – verb- to shriek• Scuttling - noun - a quick pace.

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 5

• noun - a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance or any large, complex system or organization.

• verb – to shriek.

• noun - a quick pace.

Skirled

Edifice

Scuttling

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 6• noun - a person or thing that watches or stands as if

watching. • adjective- concealed; secret; disguised; covered;

sheltered.• noun- lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose• adjective -closely or significantly related; relevant;

pertinent.• adjective – threatening, evil, harm, or trouble;

ominous; bad, or wicked;• adjective -moved to or showing sudden, impatient

irritation

The Pearl VocabularyChapter 6• covert- adjective- concealed; secret; disguised; covered;

sheltered.• Sinister -adjective – threatening, evil, harm, or trouble;

ominous; bad, or wicked;• Sentinel –noun - a person or thing that watches or stands

as if watching. • Irresolution –noun- lack of resolution; lack of decision or

purpose• Petulant –adjective -moved to or showing sudden,

impatient irritation• Germane -adjective -closely or significantly related;

relevant; pertinent.

Covert

Sinister

Irresolution

Sentinel

Petulant

Germane

Due TomorrowVocabulary chapters 3-6

And you should have 8 of your own that you looked up from the text.

Vocabulary Test over these words tomorrow.

Chapter 5 & 6 questions

You will receive your essay study guide.

Due MondayAll three character analysis

All chapters annotatedAnnotation Due: • Orange= vocabulary from the

list• Green = character evidence of

the character traits• Yellow = symbolism• Circle words you did not know

in the chapter• 2 paraphrases chapters 2-6

• Essay Test