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Reading Response: Ulysses was a meaty looking guy with a beard. In any situation, he was the one only person to think and use his head before jumping into action. He was also a great leader because he didn't yell at his men when they did stupid things, but was crafty and making up plans to get them rescued from whatever situation they got themselves into. He always stayed calm no matter how scary the situation was, and had a little bit of humor too. Like when he tricked Polyphemus by saying his name was "Nobody". However, Ulysses was never tricked by anything, even the Lotusland flowers that were so pleasant.

Reading strategies and resources Ch.4 Ulysses Summery Ulysses went on to the Cyclops's island to find food for his crew. However, it was the worst island to land because the Cyclops were big and mean monsters. Especially, Polyphemus tricked them into his cave by roasting goats on an open fire. The men, all were tricked, and then, Polyphemus closed the door to his cave, trapping them. He ate several of the men, and the rest all panicked. Ulysses however was calm and tricked Polyphemus by making him drunk and then fall asleep. Ulysses then put out his eye with his sword, then blinding him. The crew was all able to escape, but Ulysses made a mistake by saying his name to Polyphemus so that Polyphemus would know that Ulysses was the guy who outsmarted him and beat him.

Responding to literature

A.Ulysses' men betrayed him and opened the bag of winds because they were curious of what was in the bag and they thought it was unfair that Ulysses was selfish not to share with all of them. The man who opened the bags was blown off the ship, into the water and the others were thrown around the deck of the ship.

Q.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? A.It would be stressful to live on Cannibal Beach because the day and night time is short and since the giants are only awake at day time, you might get eaten. Having a quicker cycle of day and night would create problems such as having less plants to eat because there is sunlight for a short time. Because of the dark it kept Ulysses from discovering what the tree was.

Q.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?

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

A. Father Quinel reveals that Asta's son's real name is Crispin, and that the steward declared him a wolf head, considered not human so anyone can kill him, and also that his mom could read and write.

1. Character: a person in a novel, play, or movie quality of being individual.

2. Conflict: problem between opposing character

internal conflict: man verses self (mental)

external: man verse physical. (physical)

3. foreshadowing: a warning or indication of a future event.

4. mood: temporary feeling

5. protagonist: major character in a drama, movie, or novel

6. antagonist: someone who opposes to someone or something

7. setting: a place

8. symbol: a thing that represents something elese.

9. theme: a subject of talk, big main idea

Crispin literary analysis chapter 10

character: Crispin and Cerdic conflict: Crispin is getting tricked by Cerdic, and Cerdic is leading Crispin into a trap an so Crispin would die internal-can't choose which way to go external-river foreshadowing:they can't find the priest. mood: scared and confused protagonist:Crispin antagonist:Cerdic and six men setting: church, manger, mill symbol: theme: tricked

Writing strategies and resources

Personal spelling and vocabulary Chapter 4 shrouds- ropes that form part of rigging of sailing vessel and supporting the mast from both sides. reveling- great pleasure from situation or experience. mischievous- being anoying in a playful way sullen- bad tempered and gloomy outwitted- defeat by greater ingenuity coursed- the rout or direction followed by a ship.

Chapter 5 cannibal- a person who eats the flesh of other people. indifferent- neither good or bad. mumbling- to say some thing indistinctly. trooping- a group of people or animal particularly. brutal- savagely violent

Chapter 6 perils- danger inhabitants- people who live in a place. moored- to shore or to anchor. marrow- inner part of the bone. ogres- a man eating giant. provisioned- food and supplies. sorcery(ies)- the use of magic (especially black magic.) ethical- dealing with morals or principals (knowing what's right or wrong based on the principals)

Chapter 7 loom- a thing for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread. skiff- a boat with sharp bow and square stern. spur- a piece of land sticking out from the land. haughtily- arrogantly superior and disdainful gorged- narrow valley between hills or mountains. prophesy- to say that a specified thing will happen in the future. glut- an excessively abundant amount of something venerable- accorded a great deal of respect intoxicating- to cause someone to lose control of their behavior

Ch.7 Sentences I have a lot of colorful yarn on my loom. The skiff was thrown about in the storm. The spurs on my cowboy boots are not strong. She haughtily walked off. The gorge was full of sharp rocks. Scientists prophesy that global warming will wipe out the world. There was a glut of pens at the stationary. My teacher's accomplishment is venerable. The alcohol was intoxicating.

Chapter 8 girdling- A belt or cord worn around the waist. foretold- predicted future event curdle- cause to separate in curds or lumps feeble- weak gurgle- hollow bubbly sound fathoms- understand a problem after a long time. counsel- advice

Name: Amanda Chang Date: 9/22/09 Block: G

Vocabulary Worksheet, Chapter 6 and 7 Ulysses Fill in the blank. Use the following words correctly to complete the sentences. ethical

skiff glut loom marrow haughtily venerable inhabitants gorged intoxicating

1. The girl responded haughtily when she was told she could not go to the dance. 2. Vernerable 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 vernerable 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. (Chapter 7) perils- There are many perilous events in Ulysses’s journey. provisioned- The sailors provisioned the ship before they got on. prophesy- Ulysses prophesied that he and his soldiers will have to fight many battles. moored- We moored the ship close to the shore. sorceries- The witch enjoyed practicing her sorceries late at night. dispositions- She has a nasty disposition. ogres- A long time ago legends said that ogres lived in the mountains. spur- They landed near the spur.

Chapter 9 1. spawned-produce 2. sheared- break off, cut off 3. rendezvous- a meeting at an agreed time and place. 4. vengeful-seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury. 5. ordained- chosen

Chapter 10 1. strait- a narrow passage or area 2. beeswax- the wax secreted by bees to make honeycombs and use to make wood polishes and candles. 3. rawhide- untained (rough) leather. 4. cinder- ash 5. purled- to flow with the sound. 6. spume- foam 7. hawser- a big heavy rope

Chapter 11 submerging- descending slowly of an area of water. insatiable- impossible to satisfy. contending- difficulty or danger. shuddering- trembling dumbfounded- astonish or amaze starboard- the side of a ship on the right helmsmen- a person who steers a ship

Chapter 11 Sentences 1. The submarine was submerging slowly. 2. My mom is insatiable when it comes to grades. 3. The dark street was contending. 4. I was shuddering when I heard a creepy sound. 5. I was dumbfounded when my sister danced for me. 6. I stood on the starboard. 7. The helmsmen worked hard to go faster.

Chapter 12 summoned- urgently demand 96 intentions- a thing intended 97 stern- strict and severe 98 scour- clean or brighten the surface 99 limpets- a marine mollusk 99 makeshift- serving as a temporary substitute 100 libation- offering a drink 100 kine- archaic 101 ravenous- extremely hungry 102 dappled- spots and patches 102 unfurled- spread out from a mold or folded state 102 forestays- a stay leading forward or down to support a ship 103 keel- a ship or a boat 103 vortex- a mass of whirling fluid 104 lichen- a slow growing, short plant 104 tumult- a loud confused sound 104

Chapter 12 Sentences
 * 1) I summoned my mom to bring my backpack.
 * 2) I was not intending to meet Lily at the bank.
 * 3) Some of my teachers are stern.
 * 4) I scoured my room’s wooden floor.
 * 5) The limpets were performing tricks in the water.
 * 6) When the large ship was wrecked, the small boat was our makeshift.
 * 7) When guests come and visits our house, we show libation.
 * 8) The cave paintings were archaic.
 * 9) I was ravenous after cross country.
 * 10) The young boy was dappled with band aids on his legs.
 * 11) The bug unfurled into a butterfly.
 * 12) The forestay was damaged after the journey around the world.
 * 13) The keel was big enough to fit 100 men.
 * 14) The swimming pool had a vortex.
 * 15) The lichen was planted on my garden.
 * 16) When the popular bands came on stage, there was a tumult.

Chapter 13

tunic- a loose garment

hemmed- the edge of a piece of clothing that has been turned under and sewn.

grotto- an indoor structure resembling a cave. interlude- pause between acts of plays defying- make almost impossible exploits- heroic act inattention- tapestry veto notion embrasure winnowing wielding looted enticements lyre entranced decrees

Chapter 12 summoned- urgently demand 96 intentions- a thing intended 97 stern- strict and severe 98 scour- clean or brighten the surface 99 limpets- a marine mollusk 99 makeshift- serving as a temporary substitute 100 libation- offering a drink 100 kine- archaic 101

ravenous- extremely hungry 102 dappled- spots and patches 102 unfurled- spread out from a mold or folded state 102 forestays- a stay leading forward or down to support a ship 103 keel- a ship or a boat 103 vortex- a mass of whirling fluid 104 lichen- a slow growing, short plant 104 tumult- a loud confused sound 104

Chapter 12 Sentences  Chapter 13 tunic- a loose garment hemmed- the edge of a piece of clothing that has been turned under and sewn. grotto- an indoor structure resembling a cave. interlude- pause between acts of plays defying- make almost impossible exploits- heroic act inattention- tapestry veto notion embrasure winnowing wielding looted enticements lyre entranced decrees
 * 1) I summoned my mom to bring my backpack.
 * 2) I was not intending to meet Lily at the bank.
 * 3) Some of my teachers are stern.
 * 4) I scoured my room’s wooden floor.
 * 5) The limpets were performing tricks in the water.
 * 6) When the large ship was wrecked, the small boat was our makeshift.
 * 7) When guests come and visits our house, we show libation.
 * 8) The cave paintings were archaic.
 * 9) I was ravenous after cross country.
 * 10) The young boy was dappled with band aids on his legs.
 * 11) The bug unfurled into a butterfly.
 * 12) The forestay was damaged after the journey around the world.
 * 13) The keel was big enough to fit 100 men.
 * 14) The swimming pool had a vortex.
 * 15) The lichen was planted on my garden.
 * 16) When the popular bands came on stage, there was a tumult.

Chapter 14 meddlesome - to interest oneself in what is not one's concern scowl - To express with a frowning facial expression. buoyant - t ending to float in a fluid exerting- to put forth or into use

Chapter 14 Sentences 1. My sister is meddlesome. 2. Jennifer scowled at me when I said that she is mean. 3. The beach ball is buoyant. 4. The doll was exerting force on me.

Chapter 15 writhed-
 * to twist or bend out of shape or position; distort; contort. ||

The anointing- dazed- to stun or stupefy with a blow, shock, etc. grimy- covered with grime; dirty glade-
 * to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to. ||

dashed- to strike or smash violently ||
 * an open space in a forest.

besieged- to crowd around partial- being such in part only laden-loaded down oracle- ruffian- A tough or rowdy person prudence- sneeringly- to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt cudgel- undiluted-pure,unmixed
 * the agency or medium giving such responses. ||
 * the quality or fact of being prudent. ||
 * a short, thick stick used as a weapon; club. ||

Vocabulary 1:
midst- the middle point or part shroud- cloth that is used to wrap a dead body for burial taunted-to tease pauper-poor person steward-helper deign-to choose transgression-sin poaching-illegal hunting forfeit-give up something for something
 * We were in the midst of a small forest*
 * I saw the dead person being warped in a linen shroud*
 * The boys taunted the little girl who was crying*
 * The pauper went to the king to ask for more work*
 * The steward answered the door*
 * The king deigned that March would be the month of feasting*
 * We ask our Lord to forgive us for our transgressions *
 * We are against poaching in Africa*
 * I decided to forfeit my dinner to help the poor*

Vocabulary 2:

ceased- to stop welt- a deep cut minions- servants parchment- paper you write on kin- one's family or relation transfixed- can't move, stay frozen avail-use
 * When the mice saw the cat, it ceased, and stated moving the opposite direction.*
 * The blood was flowing from the welt on his arm.*
 * The king's minions followed their king to the woods to go hunting.*
 * The teacher told the students to write the essays on a parchment.*
 * She and her kin will go overseas during winter break.*
 * When she saw the police, she was transfixed on the sidewalk.*
 * The train was not in avail at present.*

Vocabulary 3: recurrence-occur again mortality-ability to die impoverished-poor Many people try to help out impoverished people. jets- jokes The man thought that the little boy's jets were not funny. shunned- cast aside, ignored plight-unfortunate situation serf- someone who does agricultural work their lord's estate. mercenary- a soldier who is fighting in another land.
 * I hope the recurrence of my rabbit's death won't happen again.*
 * Human are mortal.*
 * The beggar was shunned in the subway station.*
 * When the little boy's parents died, it was their biggest plight.*
 * If I were a serf, I would be exhausted after working in the fields all day.*
 * I'm glad that my father isn't a mercenary, because I wouldn't be able to see my father every day.*

Vocabulary 4: untoward-unexpected thatch- a roof made of reeds. bailiff- someone who works in the court of law. reeve- president of a village. mean-small pinnacle-summit, center, top meander-going aimlessly impenetrable-impossible to break in fallow-farmland that has nothing planted in it. infidels- somebody who doesn't believe in religion.
 * I had a very untoward evening.*
 * The thatch was the only thing covering the dog house.*
 * My brother works as a bailiff.*
 * The reeve prevented me from playing soccer on the grass.*
 * The meal she had was mean.*
 * It took me 2 hours to reach the pinnacle of the hill.*
 * I meandered in the park.*
 * My security system is impenetrable.*
 * My yard lay fallow.*
 * There is nothing wrong being an infidel.*

Chapters - 5/6 canonical-according to canon law

strident-loud and harsh. clamor-a loud and confused sound When people saw the tiger out of it’s cave, there was a clamor from the people. apprehension-anxious of fearful that something bad will happen
 * The band’s fans were strident at the crowded concert.

implore-dislike I implored my mom to take me to the concert hue-a color or shade

cry-shed tears

Chapter - 7 skittish -lively and unpleasant The fish were skittish of the shark petitions -a formal written request The petitions moot -raise treason -crime of betraying one’s country It is treason to steal plight -dangerous or unpleasant situation curfew-to remain indoors in a certain amount of time

Chapter 9/10 garment-item of clothing The kids got garments for Christmas. hag-ugly old witch The hag made a poisonous potion. crone- a thin and ugly old women the crone locked the animals in the cage. foreboding- acts as a warning for something bad. The dark aisle was foreboding. skirting- go around or pass the edge The speeding car was skirting around the corner.

Chapter 11/12 hoist-raise by ropes tumult-a loud confused noise caused by a large mass of people. albeit-although gross-overly big folly- foolish act forage- look for, search
 * I hoisted my self with the ropes to get to the top of the playground.*
 * The singer's arrival caused a tumult*
 * I wanted more presents, albeit I got a lot*
 * The actor's performance was grossly over done*
 * Spilling water was my folly*
 * We foraged for wild berries*

Chapters 13/14 dire-dangerous with no hope besieged-surround famished- starving distended-stretch from inside blighted-spoiled or damaged pillage-violence
 * Finishing all my homework before dinner was dire*
 * The army besieged the city*
 * I was famished with having only a very light dinner*
 * The branch was distending from the tree*
 * Her white skin was blighted by freckles*
 * The Roman's pillage isn't easily forgotten.*

Chapter 15 sustenance-enough food for survival dell-small valley hamlet-small village daub-plaster or clay wattle-material for making fences and walls clotted-liquid coagulated trepidation- worry and fear pestilence-fatal epidemic disease
 * One berry contained enough sustenance for a mouse.*
 * Edward and Bella's favorite place was the dell*
 * The grandma lived in the hamlet*
 * The walls were covered with daub*
 * The wattle was crumbling*
 * The mud clotted the hole.*
 * Before getting on the roller coaster I was filled with trepidation*
 * Swine flu is a big pestilence nowadays*

Chapters 16/17 garbed-dressed ruddy-healthy red raucously-loud unkempt-not tidy cur-an aggressive dog doddering-tremble because of old age. glutton- somebody who eats way too much food sweetmeats- sweet stuff loot-stuff stolen tyranny-evil ruling from a kingdom prudence- street wisdom 
 * She was garbed in a dress*
 * Her lips are ruddy*
 * The boys were raucously running around*
 * When I wake up in the morning my hair is unkempt*
 * I avoid curs*
 * She was a doddering grandma that gave me candy every time*
 * The English Kings were gluttons*
 * My grandma is good at making sweetmeats.*
 * I sold the loot from my sister's room*
 * The queen's tyranny put all her subjects at fear*
 * I have prudence when it comes to shopping*

Grammar and usage Idioms Ace up your sleeve (You have an advantage someone doesn't know about) Achilles' heel (weakness) Air your dirty laundry in public (you reveal secret aspects that should remain private.) Albatross around your neck (a heavy burden of guilt that becomes an obstide to success) All ears (Listening passionately) All that glitters is not gold (just because something looks gold,doesn't mean it's real) All thumbs (clumsy) Ants in your pants (bouncy and hyper) Apple of your eye (very precious) As the crow flies (to go directly from one point to another) Asleep at the switch At the drop of a hat (to do something right away) At the end of your rope (out of patience) Ax to grind (To have a complaint)

Babe in the woods- innocent, like a child Back to square one- back to the beginning back to the drawing board= to start all over again Back seat driver= bossy

Baker’s dozen- Ballpark figure- a general figure Bark is worse than your bite- Bark up the wrong tree-

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