Journal+Emma+Boyle

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=**Responding to Literature**=

**Emma B. Ulysses Prompt #1**
Ulysses is very strong, fit, and muscular from the Trojan War. He acts really brave and heroic in this chapter. He tries to save as many crew members as possible. He acts very cunning like in the Trojan War and he is careful. He thinks ahead and is flexible and can adjust to the situation. Ulysses seems aware of the situation and he listens and looks around him. Ulysses is a good captain. Ulysses is very determined to get home and that makes him more willing to adjust to the situation.
 * Read chap. 4 of Ulysses. Summarize chap. 4 Ulysses and post summary Journal- Reading Strategies Complete Journal entry prompt. Describe Ulysses-what does he look like and act like? Try to be specific.**

Ulysses gets stuck in a cyclop's cave and the cyclops is eating his men. He makes the monster drunk and he has a plan. He blinds it's one eye with his sword. The cyclops blocks the door and he felt the ground so they were trapped. Ulysses hides among the giants goats and his men and Ulysses get away. They get on the ship. The Cyclops tells his father Poseidon to curse him.

**Ulysses prompt #2**
Why did Ulysses' men betray him and open the bag of winds from Aeolus? What happened to those men? Ulysses' men open the bag because they thought Ulysses was not giving them bag of treasure that the sailors thought he got from Aeolus. One of the sailors slit the bag with his sword. The men were blown overboard.

What would it be like to live on Cannibal Beach? What problems would it create to have a quicker cycle of day and night? How do you think this kept Ulysses from discovering what the trees were?

I think it would be a problem because you wouldn’t have time to do anything. If you slept for your normal amount, the giants might eat you. You wouldn't have enough food or sleep.

Journal Entry #4 Ulysses
In Chap. 9,The Wandering Rocks, Ulysses has to decide what to do for himself. All of the advice that he has been given turns out to be useless. What does he decide to do? Have you ever been in a situation that required you to make an important decision on you own? How did you decide what to do?

He decides to sail around the monsters and sorceries and ignore the advice the ghosts gave him. When he does, he find some strange, wandering rocks that herd him toward all the danger.

Journal Entry #5 Ulysses
Ulysses has gone through much physical and mental hardship. Through all of this he has been determined to return to Ithaca. What people and/or places in your life would you be willing to ﬁght as hard as Ulysses to get to/see. Explain your answer.

I would be willing to die and fight for nothing. Nothing to me is important. I don't have anything to live for. Nobody would miss except maybe my dog because she needs to be fed... but nobody besides that would miss me. It would be easier to be eaten.

Crispin Chapter 8 Journal
Father Quinel reveals three things in chapter 8. What are they? What does he promise to reveal later?

Father Quinel tells Asta's son that his name is Crispin. He also reveals that Asta knew how to read and write. She wrote on her lead cross. Father Quinel says that John Aycliffe has declared Crispin a wolf's head. Father Quinel says that he will tell Crispin about his father when they meet later.

**Crispin Chapter 11/12 Question**
Crispin encounters two dead men shortly after fleeing the village. How does each affect him?

Crispin finds Father Quinel dead by the river. He had his throat slit. Crispin is angry at the person who killed him and sad because Father Quinel was the only friend he has.

=**Writing strategies and resources**=

=**Personal spelling and vocabulary**= vessels-a ship or boat bigger than a rowboat for navigation on the water My parents own a shipping vessel. stays-a strong rope of wire to support a mast The mast would probably break if there were no stays to support it. booty-plunder or treasure taken on land as distinguished from prizes taken at sea The pirates decided to bury the booty. prow-the front part of a ship The ship's prow slammed int the rock during a storm. quartering winds-wind coming from the side and behind, wind coming from two different directions Quartering winds are normally not good because you can't steer very well. baubles- to gently move up and down The ship began to baubled in the gentle wind. shaft- the handles on a ship The shaft on the starboard side of the ship was broken. headwind-a wind coming from the opposite direction as you Headwinds make ships go slower since they must sail through the wind. hull-the frame or body of a ship The hull of the ship was in bad condition after running over the rocks. scudded-to run before a gale The ship scudded over the water. bouquet-a bunch of flowers The bouquet of purple flowers is prettier than the bouquet of yellow flowers. hospitable-livable The desert is only hospitable to certain animals. brow-the projecting upper part of a steep place The ship moored in the bay under the brow of the cliff Chapter 3 Vocabulary Ulysses Mutiny-A resistance against a higher officer Exiling-To banish from one’s own home or country. Baling Hooks-a hook used to move objects Moor-to dock Smithcraft-metalworking Agile-fast, quick Bowels-the parts deep inside something big Vigil-A period of keeping awake during the time usually sleeping Phlegmy-The thick substance made by the mucous membranes of the respitory system Forgiving- To stop Feeling resentful Disembark- To leave the ship Gullet- the esophagus Chapter Shrouds- one of the ropes usually leading in pairs from a ships mastheads to give it lateral support to the masts. Reveling-to take pleasure or satisfaction in something Mischievous-to play tricks or to cause annoyance or trouble. Sullen-sad or discouraged Outwitted-to surpass in wisdom, tricks you Coursed-to follow closely Cannibal-a man or creature that eats people Indifferent-not different Mumbling-to speak quietly and to not speak clearly so others do not hear you Trooping-to go one's way or to move in large numbers Brutal-harsh, mean, cruel Peril-Problems or troubles encountered
 * Vocabulary Ulysses #1**
 * Chapter 2 Vocabulary Ulysses**
 * Chapter** **4 Vocabulary Ulysses**
 * Chapter 5 Vocabulary Ulysses**
 * Chapter 6**

loom-A frame or machine used to make cloth Circe sat at the loom weaving. skiff-A small boat used to row from a larger boat to shore The man rode ashore in a skiff. spur-A branch or stick extending the main body The figure realized that the spur was not a branch but a giant's finger. haughtily-To be proud The stag acted haughtily because he thought he was better. gorged-To eat very fast because you are hungry We gorged ourselves during Christmas. prophesy-The act of seeing the future The sorceress prophesied that I would go on an adventure. glut-An excessive quantity There was a glut of dogs in the pet store. venerable-To make sacred The statue was venerable. intoxicating-To capture in terms of smell The smell was intoxicating. Girdling -To move around The baby girdled around his mother Foretold-To tell earlier than when it actually happens Prophets can foretell events before they happen. Curdle-To go bad or wrong The milk curdled in the sun. Feeble-Small, pathetic, weak The kitten let out a feeble cry. Gurgle-To make a sound in water The water gurgled in the stream. Fathoms-to understand a problem I couldn't fathom the math problem. Counsel-Advice given When people need help, they seek counsel from a counselor.
 * Ulysses Chapter 7 Vocabulary**
 * Ulysses Chapter 8 Vocabulary**


 * Ulysses Vocabulary Worksheet Chapter 6 and 7**

1. The girl responded haughtily when she was told she could not go to the dance. 2. Ethical behavior is important in building oneʼs character. 3. The inhabitants of most countries must possess an identiﬁcation card. 4. A loom is an instrument used for weaving. 5. There was a glut of ﬁsh at the market so the prices were low. 6. The hungry wolves gorged on the deerʼs ﬂesh. 7. The cold wind chilled me to the marrow of my bones. 8. His grandfather was a venerable ofﬁcer in the Navy. 9. That new perfume has an intoxicating scent. 10. We rowed the skiff ashore. Write sentences of your own for these words. perils- The cyclops was one of the many perils during Ulysses' voyage. provisioned-The boats were provisioned with food and water. prophesy-The sorceress prophesied that I would fail my idioms test. moored-We moored at the dock near the village. sorceries-Ulysses thought there were many hidden sorceries on the island and he was right. dispositions-Circe had many dispositions. ogres-Shrek is an ogre. spur-The city was on the spur of the mainland.

spawned-created, made by The ogre was spawned by the angry God. sheared-to cut off The car sheared off the road to avoid and escape the oncoming car. rendezvous-a meeting place and time The cave was our rendezvous because it was quiet. vengeful-seeking revenge I was vengeful after I was robbed by the thief. ordained-to decree or order that something is done The teacher ordained that we would have a test.
 * Chapter 9 Vocabulary**

strait-A narrow passage It was difficult to steer the rowboat through the strait. beeswax-A wax made from the honeycomb of bees Beeswax if often used in candles. rawhide-untanned cattle hide or leather It really hurts to be hit with a rawhide whip. cinder-ashes The paper burned to cinders in the fire. purled-to make a soft or murmuring sound The purl of the person's breath was unbearable. spume-to froth or foam The water spumed near the boat. hawser-a large, strong, heavy rope for towing, mooring, or securing a ship It hurt even more to be hit with a hawser because it is a very strong rope.
 * Chapter 10 Vocabulary**

Submerging(92)-to cover with water The car was submerged in the water after it skidded off the road and into the river. Insatiable(93)-a strong desire She had an insatiable desire for money and gold. Contending(94)-maintain, assert He contended that his argument was correct. Shuddering(94)-to tremble or shiver The cold wind made me shudder. Dumbfounded(94)-to be astonished I was dumbfounded when I heard we had a test. Starboard(95)-the right side of a ship if you are looking forward There was an island on the starboard side of the ship. Helmsmen(95)-men who steer the ship. The helmsmen were grabbed by Scylla's tentacles.
 * Chapter 11 Vocabulary**

Summoned-to call or command Poseidon summoned a mighty storm. Intentions-what someone wants to do She had cruel intentions for me. Stern-the end of a ship There was a huge hole in the stern of the ship as it slammed into the iceberg. Scour-to search The hungry villagers soured the island for food. Limpets-A mollusk that clings to rocks There were hundreds of limpets on the rocks at the beach. Makeshift-a crude structure The sailors made makeshift shelters. Libation-a sacrifice or ritual The people placed wine in front of the alter as a libation. Kine-cows My kine were killed by Ulysses' crew. Ravenous-hungry or greedy for food After 1 year with no real food, I was ravenous. Dappled-speckled or spotted The pears were dappled with bruises. Unfurled-to let loose The sailors unfurled the sail. Forestays-the rope from the foremast to the foredeck The forestays snapped in the brutal storm. Keel-a part of a ship The shipwrecked sailor survived by hanging on to the keel of his ship. Vortex-something that resembles a whirlpool Lichen-a type of fungi Lichen -Lichens are used in medicine. Tumult-a violent or noisy commotion The crowd caused a tumult when the earthquake happened.
 * Chapter 12 Vocabulary**

Tunic-A type of clothes Romans and Greeks wore tunics. Hemmed-To make cloth or clothes shorter My mother has hemmed my pants so they are shorter. Grotto-a damp cave The grotto was full of bats. Interlude-a pause or intermission There was an interlude in the movie. Defying-to disagree or go against Its not possible to defy gravity. Exploits-a heroic story Ulysses' exploits were told all over the world. Inattention-to not pay attention The consequence for inattention in school is not learning. Tapestry-a woven cloth with pictures or patterns Tapestries hung on the walls. To stop, prevent or refuse something The Roman vetoed the law. Notion-an individual's conception or impression of something known, experienced, or imagined He made no notion that he was interested. Embrasure-an opening with sides flaring outward in a wall Winnowing-a current of air The air was winnowing in my hair as I ran for my life. Wielding-to hold The man wielded a sharp sword. Looted-to steal or something stolen (loot) The jewels and gold were part of the loot. Enticement-to draw or attract The gold enticed the robbers. Lyre-a small, harp-like instrument I played the lyre at a festival. Entranced-to draw near or to carry away with delight I was entranced by the gold. Decrees-declares The government decrees that we can not eat apple pie.
 * Chapter 13 Vocabulary**

meddlesome-interfering scowl-a frown buoyant-able to float exerting-to use
 * Chapter 14 Vocabulary**

writhed-to wriggle or squirm anointing-to rub or apply dazed-to dazzle or amaze grimy-dirty, unclean glade-a group of reeds dashed-to run fast besieged-to press with requests partial-a part of laden-carrying or bearing oracle-someone who foresees the future ruffian-a brutal or bad person Minnie is a ruffian in every way. prudence-to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason Prudence is not really a good thing. sneeringly-to smile with a scowl or frown on one's face If looks could kill, I would would look at Minnie sneeringly. cudgel-a small dagger or sword I stabbed Minnie with a real cudgel that was supposed to be fake during the play. undiluted- unwatered or thinned I poisoned Minnie's undiluted wine.
 * Chapter 15 Vocabulary**

ceased-to stop The boy ceased moving when he saw the lion welt-wound, a long, deep cut The welt on my arm became infected. minions-underlings, servants, followers My mother calls me a minion. parchment- a paper I wrote my letter on a piece of parchment kin-related to, family My sister is my kin. transfixed-unmoving His eyes were transfixed upon me. avail-help, use, success/unsuccessful The rope was to no avail during my expedition.
 * Crispin Vocabulary 2**

recurrence-to occur again The pranks were a recurrence mortality-the number of deaths in a given time or place**,** the proportion of deaths to population**,** the number lost or the rate of loss or failure The mortality during the Plague was great. impoverished-poor The beggar was impoverished. jests-jokes, pranks Jests and jokes aren't fun. shunned-cast aside, ignored We were shunned for life due to the accusation of Master Sameth's murder. plight-situation Our plight was hard for we lived only food we could find or be given. serf-a poor person forced to work in return for protection The life of a serf is hard. mercenary- a soldier that goes off to fight in a foreign war. My father was a mercenary so I rarely saw him.
 * Crispin Vocabulary 3**

untoward-odd, out of the ordinary His actions were untoward after I commented on his statement. thatch- a material used to make roofs for houses such as straw or hay The cottage had a thatch roof that leaked when it rained. bailiff-a policeman who makes arrests and investigations The bailiff assumed that the criminal was not involved in the crime. reeve-an officer in charge of solving problems The reeve solved my friend's problem. mean-unstable, not well-made, small amount My savings were mean. pinnacle-the top or highest point of a place The tower was the pinnacle of the castle. meander-a winding, intricate or curving course The road meandered through the forest. impenetrable- unable to be punctured or broken The walls of the fortress were impenetrable. fallows-a farmland The fallows were where we grew our crops. infidels-a person who does not follow your religion and is seen as an enemy The infidels attacked our church.
 * Crispin Vocabulary 4**


 * Crispin Vocabulary 5/6**

canonical-something ordered by the church The canonical hours are when we pray to God. strident-loud, harsh, sharp It is common for someone's voice to be strident during an argument. clamor-loud noise The clamor of the people in the square was so loud that I had to cover my ears. apprehension-worry I would have asked my mother what she thought about me failing in math but my apprehension held me back. implore-beg I had to implore my mother to let me play outside. hue and cry-a group of people protesting or going after someone who has committed a crime There was a hue and cry looking for me because they assumed that I had been involved in the robbery.


 * Crispin Chapter 7 Vocabulary**

skittish-skirmish or restless and easily scared My dog was very skittish after she went to the vet. petitions-requests The school council gave their petition to the principal. moot-an assembly The moot was held in the auditorium. treason-to betray To stand up to the king is treason. plight-situation My plight was more difficult after I heard my cousin had committed a crime. curfew-a set time My curfew is ten o'clock at night.


 * Crispin Vocabulary Chapter 8**

alb-a white robe Priests wear albs when they baptize or pray. tonsured-to shave the head Buddhist monks tonsure their heads. sanctuary-a safe place My home is my sanctuary. tallow-cattle or sheep fat The tallow candle was our only source of light during the blackout. genuflect-to kneel I genuflected when I prayed. distraught-confused I was distraught when I learned of the news about my sister. sullen-sad, depressed I was sullen after my mother's death. scrutinize-to watch or study closely I scrutinized my math test for any errors in marking. siege-surrounding a place so the people can't get out The siege lasted ten months before the people of the city gave in out of starvation.


 * Crispin Chapter 9/10 Vocabulary**

garment-clothes The designer will release a new set of garments. hag-an old woman The hag was extremely angry if someone bothered her. crone-an extremely old woman No one dared go near the old crone's house because there were stories that said she was a witch. foreboding-forbidding The aura of the house was very foreboding. skirting-to move across the boundaries I skirted the west side of the forest, looking for any food.


 * Chapter 11/12**

hoist-to lift up I hoisted the box up onto my shoulders. tumult- albeit- gross- folly- forage-search
 * Crispin Vocabulary 13-17**

dire-important or urgent My message was dire, for I was to tell the King that the enemies were attacking towns close to the border. besieged-to bother or annoy After my father heard that our army would protect us, doubts besieged him. famished-hungry I was famished because I had not eaten in three days. distended blighted pillage-to steal
 * Chapters 13/14**

sustenance dell hamlet daub wattle clotted trepidation pestilence
 * Chapter 15**

garbed ruddy raucously unkempt cur doddering glutton sweetmeats loot tyranny prudence
 * Chapters 16/17**


 * Vocabulary 18/19**

putrid-gross, disgusting The smell of the garbage was putrid. perchance-by chance, luck Perchance, I might get one hundred on my test today. screed-a paper with writing on it During class, the boys were passing screeds. mortal-can die Humans are mortal. pate-the top of the head His bald pate was shiny. christen-given I was christened with the name Emma. revels-actions The crowd was astonished by his revels. wager-to bet I wager ten dollars that the chestnut horse will win the race. lamenting-to accept I could only lament my mark and hope I would do better later in the term.


 * Vocabulary 20/21**

servile-belonging to a lower position His tone was servile. punctilious-to follow rules A punctilious person is often not very fun or adventurous. acolyte-helper, someone who helps I was an acolyte in my Mother's eyes. mummers-performers The mummers gathered in the square and kept the people entertained. beguiled-surprised I was beguiled when I learned about my family. bravado-to show off or challenge He spoke with such bravado that I couldn't help but clench my fists.

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oath-promises We swore an oath to protect the village and people with our lives. jeopardy-to put in danger I jeopardized my life by answering a stranger's simple question. uproariously-very loud The comedian was so funny I couldn't help but laugh uproariously. abate-stop, put an end to I was relieved when the boring lecture abated. smolder-to smoke or burn without flame The ruins of the town were still smoldering after the huge fire.

Vocabulary 23/24

slain-killed Many men were slain during the battle. remorse-distress The sense of remorse was great the closer to the test we got. embed-to surround or cover The arrow was embedded deep into the target. denounce-to state or claim I denounced that the puppy was mine. heretic-a person who reveals a secret about their religion vex-to trouble or annoy His criticisms about my writing were beginning to vex me.

Vocabulary for Crispin 25/26 railed-to yell at "Why won't you get an A?" my father railed bluster-a threat His bluster terrified me. aloft-to keep in the air The plane had trouble staying aloft during the storm. league-a unit of measurement The town was two leagues away. morrow-a coming event When morrow comes, I will have my exams.

Vocabulary for Crispin 27/28 lope- emblazoned-To imprint The words were emblazoned across the stone tablet. monotony-sadness He spoke with such monotony that I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. cunning-smart He is cunning and sly like a fox.

**Grammar and usage**
= = All thumbs- to be awkward and clumsy Ants in your pants-to be excited and to not be able to sit still Apple of your eye- to be fond of someone or a sign of showing affection As the crow flies- to go move forward in a straight line and not a curved line Asleep at the switch-to fail to do your job or to not do it well At the drop of a hat- to move instantly or quickly At the end of your rope-You are at your limit of your patience Ax to the grind-to have something to complain about
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Babe in the woods-A naive defenseless person Back to square one-Back to the beginning Back to the drawing board-back to the beginning Backseat driver-a bossy person Baker's dozen-To give 13 instead of 12 Ballpark figure-An estimate or a general figure Bark is worse than your bite-to act very mean Bark up the wrong tree-to make the wrong conclusion or assumption
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