Monday, November 22, 2010

Scat Book Group - Week 5

Scat by Carl Hiaasen
Week 5: Read Chapters 18-22 (pages 235-298)


Vocabulary:

lanyard (236)
sentimental (243)
forays (244)
brandishing (245)
canopy (249)
sauntered (250)
dappled (251)
reprimand (253)
gnarly (257)
surrogate (267)
dubiously (272)
devotion (274)
dejectedly (278)
recuperate (290)

Questions:

1. Choose 2 vocabulary words and look up their definitions in a dictionary. Find the definition that most closely matches how each word is used in the book. Copy the definitions into your journal, and underline the word. Identify which dictionary you used. Write sentences for each word that shows you know what it means. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence.

2. Nick and Marta meet a new character named Squirt. Describe this character and explain Squirt’s role in the story. (paragraph)

3. What is Duane’s special talent, and why is it important? (2 to 3 sentences)

4. Why is Nick’s dad returning to the hospital? (2 to 3 sentences)

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