AIDE-AGS Exploring Literature Assignment Guide and Key Points
Unit 6 "Nonfiction"
Lesson 1 "Nonfiction, Introduction"
Look at the picture on Page 294, What do you think the picture has to do with nonfiction? (self thinking question)
On Page 295 Read the short introduction to NonFiciton.
Read the Introduction to Unit 6 on pages 296-297. Remember that nonfiction is a very broad category for every form of prose writing that is not fiction.
Look at the objectives in the margin of page 298, this is what you will strive to learn the first section of the unit.
Look at the white boxes in the margins of Page 299 these are key vocabulary that you will need to know. Jot them down in your notes.
Read Pages 298-299 about the author of Kon-Tiki, Thor Heyeradhl.
Do you know the vocabulary words from page 299? (See Vocabulary below for help)
Take the quiz on 06-01 Nonfiction Introduction (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Review answers on the quiz and print them out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.
Lesson 1 Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary Terms
excerpt - a shot passage from a longer piece of writing.
nonfiction - prose writing about real people and true experiences.
narrative - a story, usually told in the order that it happened.
chronological - arranged in the order in which things happened.
sequence - the order of events.
Key Points about literature from this section
The objectives of the first story in the unit:
Lesson 2 "Kon-Tiki"
Prepare to read "Kon-Tiki", read the text in the small boxes in the margins on Pages 300-306.
Look at the pictures on Pages 302-305 try to start forming an idea about what the story is going to be about.
Prepare for the selection by becoming familiar with the vocabulary at the bottom of pages 300-306(tan boxes).
Enjoy the narrative of "Kon-Tiki", Read Pages 300-306.
Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Vocabulary below for help)
Read through and try to answer the questions on Pages 307-309.(This is for your own benefit of understanding the story. Contact me if you have any trouble with the answers. jmarley@yksd.com.
Take the quiz on 06-02 "Kon-Tiki" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.
Lesson 2 Key Points
inquisitive - curious
rivalry - a struggle to win
hypnotic - causing a dreamlike state.
irregular - uneven
illumination - a light
obscure - unclear
wavering - fluttering
revealed showed
lure- to attract
nocturnal - nighttime
veritable - true
parasites - animals that depend on others for their life, giving nothing in return.
insignificant - unimportant.
ample - more than enough
incredibly - unbelievably
grotesque - very ugly.
inert - unmoving
amiably - kindly
encircling - going around in a circle
placid - calm; peaceful
transformed - greatly changed
cascade - a waterfall
infuriated - very angry
Lesson 3 "A Celebration of Grandfathers"
Prepare to read "A Celebration of Grandfathers", read the objectives for the selection in the margin on Page 310.
Continue to get ready for the selection by learning the five vocabulary words on Page 311.
Read about the author and selection from Pages 310-311.
Before you read "A Celebration of Grandfathers", read the text in the small boxes in the margins on Pages 312-320
Prepare for the selection by becoming familiar with the vocabulary at the bottom of page 312-320 (make flash cards if necessary).
Enjoy the nonfiction work of "A Celebration of Grandfathers", Read Pages 312-320.
Read through and try to answer the questions on Pages 321-3235.(This is for your own benefit of understanding the story. Contact me if you have any trouble with the answers. jmarley@yksd.com.
Take the quiz on 06-03 "A Celebration of Grandfathers" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 3 Vocabulary / Questions to think about.
Vocabulary:
cultural - relating to the beliefs and customs of a group.
nurturing - feeding or caring for.
sensitivity - able to be easily hurt.
animate - living, conscious
inanimate - nonliving, unmoving.
creation - the world
epidemics - widespread diseases
tragedies misfortunes, suffering
survive - to go on living.
creases - folds; wrinkles
authentic - genuine; real.
contemporary - modern
encounters - meets or comes upon.
permeate - to enter; to soak into
incredible - hard to believe
cosmic - relating to the universe
welts - lumps
participant - one who takes part in
tragic - sad, unfortunate
transformation - a change
prescribed - a rule to be followed
esteem honor
venerable - aged; respected
aromas - pleasant smells
humanity - human beings
lessened taken away
overcome to win or get the better of.
material - physical; real
pungent - sharp
expectations - what is expected or looked forward to.
internal - inside; unspoken
anguish - great pain
analyzed - studied in detail
illustrate - to show; to picture
wanes - fades
revival - a renewed interest in.
retain - keep
reverie - a daydream
The objectives of this section of the unit:
Lesson 4 "Of Dry Goods, and Black Bow Ties"
Prepare to read "Of Dry Goods and Black Bow Ties", read the objectives for the selection in the margin on Page 324.
Continue to get ready for the selection by learning the three vocabulary words in the margins on Page 325.
Read about the author and selection from Pages 324-325.
Before you read "Of Dry Goods and Black Bow Ties", read the text in the small boxes in the margins on Pages 326-333
Prepare for the selection by becoming familiar with the vocabulary at the bottom of pages 326-333 (make flash cards if necessary).
Enjoy the nonfiction work of "Of Dry Goods and Black Bow Ties", Read Pages 326-333.
Read through and try to answer the questions on Pages 334-336.(This is for your own benefit of understanding the story. Contact me if you have any trouble with the answers. jmarley@yksd.com.
Take the quiz on 06-04 "Of Dry Goods, and Black Bow Ties"(You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 4 Questions to think about/ Vocabulary.
conservative - usual, typical
bleak - gloomy
futility - uselessness
compete - to try hard to gain something
expediency - self-interest
elated - delighted; thrilled
confidant - someone trusted with your secrets
accumulated - piled up
repository - place for safekeeping
replenish - to build up again
invest - to put money or something, hoping for profit.
tycoon - a rich business person
overcome - to make weak or helpless
illusion - something that appears different from what it is
immaculate - very clean
confront - to meet face to face
assess - to determine the value of
indebted - owing a favor
exhilarated - excited
expansion - growth
caterers - people who supply prepared food.
venison - deer meat
champagne - a sparkling wine
verify - to prove that something is true
millionaires - very rich people
phenomenal - amazing
ironically - unlike what one would expect.
collateral - property as protection for payment
prudence - wisdom; common sense
dispatched - sent
irreverent - not offering the proper respect.
satchel - a small suitcase
inadequate - unable to do what is required
typhoon - a powerful storm
eloquence - ability to speak with great feeling and expression.
Lesson 5 "from Gather Together in My Name"
Prepare to read from"Gather Together in My Name", read the objectives for the selection in the margin on Page 337.
Continue to get ready for the selection by learning the three vocabulary words on Page 337-338.
Read about the author and selection from Pages 337-338.
Get ready for some unfamiliar vocabulary by learning the vocabulary at the bottom of pages 339-342? (See Vocabulary below for help)
Prepare to read from"Gather Together in My Name", read the text in the small boxes in the margins on Pages 339-342
Enjoy the autobiography of from"Gather Together in My Name", Read Pages 339-342.
Read through and try to answer the questions on Pages 343-344.(This is for your own benefit of understanding the story. Contact me if you have any trouble with the answers. jmarley@yksd.com.
Take the quiz on 06-05 from"Gather Together in My Name"(You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 5 Key Points
partially - partly
prophetic - able to tell the future
depressed - fell
nonexistent - not there
sternum - the breastbone
sultry - sexy
decorum - proper behavior
jazz - popular dance with strong rhythms
impresario - someone who manages or directs a show
incredulous - not believing
equilibrium - balance
extremities - hands or feet
predicament - a problem
solicitude - concern
diluted - watered down; made weak
extricate - to untangle
miraculously - magically
audition - a tryout
somber - grave, serious
Lesson 6 from"The Story of My Life"
Prepare to read from"The Story of My Life", read the objectives for the selection in the margin on Page 345.
Continue to get ready for the selection by learning the vocabulary word analogy on Page 346.
Read about the author and selection from Pages 345-346.
Get ready for some unfamiliar vocabulary by learning the vocabulary at the bottom of pages 347-349? (See Vocabulary below for help)
Prepare to read from"The Story of My Life", read the text in the small boxes in the margins on Pages 347-349
Enjoy the autobiography of from"The Story of My Life", Read Pages 347-349.
Read through and try to answer the questions on Pages 347-349.(This is for your own benefit of understanding the story. Contact me if you have any trouble with the answers. jmarley@yksd.com.
Take the quiz on 06-06 from"The Story of My Life"(You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 6 Key Points
illustrated - made clear
resinous - relating to a sticky substance that flows from some trees
embarrassment - an uneasy feeling
trilled - sang
soughing - sighing
devious - crooked; sly
ambitious - determined
tact - skill and grace in dealing with others
impart - to tell; to make known
luminous - filled with light
Lesson 7 from"Into Thin Air"
Prepare to read from"Into Thin Air", read the objectives for the selection in the margin on Page 352.
Continue to get ready for the selection by learning the 5 vocabulary words on Page 353.
Read about the author and selection from Pages 352-353.
Get ready for some unfamiliar vocabulary by learning the vocabulary at the bottom of pages 354-360? (See Vocabulary below for help)
Read through and try to answer the questions on Pages 361-363.(This is for your own benefit of understanding the story. Contact me if you have any trouble with the answers. jmarley@yksd.com.
Take the quiz on 06-07 from"Into Thin Air"(You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 7 Key Points
ponderous - heavy
compressed - compact, under pressure
ambient - present on all sides
approximately - nearly
conferred supplied
unwarranted - uncalled-for
stupendously - amazingly
disengaged - withdrawn
insulated - protected from
external - outside
stimuli - something that makes you active
daunting frightening
coveted wanted
adorned - decorated
expanse something vast, spread out
surge - rush or flow
elation - great happiness
extinguished - put out
overwhelming - too much
apprehension - fear; dread.
meandered - followed a winding course
negotiating - managing
infirm - not solid or stable
landmarks - objects that show location
compulsively - unable to stop
buttress - part of a mountain that sticks out
escalated - got stronger
tempest - a bad storm
suffocation - not being able to breathe
gauge - a tool for measuring
supplemental - additional, extra
detachment - separation from
intermittently - off and on
marshal - to gather
inertia - not able to move
initiative - drive; energy
recoiled - drew back in horror
appalling - dreadful
slurring leaving out or blurring sounds
abruptly - suddenly, without warning
security - safety
dicey - risky
Lesson 8 from"Keynote Address"
Prepare to read from"Keynote Address ", read the objectives for the selection in the margin on Page 364.
Continue to get ready for the selection by learning the three vocabulary words on Page 365.
Read about the author and selection from Pages 364-365.
Get ready for some unfamiliar vocabulary by learning the vocabulary at the bottom of pages 366-369? (See Vocabulary below for help)
Prepare to read from"Keynote Address ", read the text in the small boxes in the margins on Pages 366-369
Enjoy the speech from"Keynote Address ", Read Pages 366-369.
Read through and try to answer the questions on Pages 370-371.(This is for your own benefit of understanding the story. Contact me if you have any trouble with the answers. jmarley@yksd.com.
Take the quiz on 06-08 from"Keynote Address"(You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 8 Key Points
perseverance - sticking to a purpose
improbable - not likely to happen.
tolerant - willing to let people do what they wish.
diversity - variety
heritage - background of a person's family
endowed - provided
unalienable - cannot be taken away
pursuit - the act of seeking
insistence - demand
retribution - return for wrongdoing
fundamental - basic
pursue - seek
cynicism - doubting
optimism - hopefulness
substantial - important
audacity - boldness
Preparing for Unit 6 Test
Turn to Pages 372-373 and read the Unit 6 summary
Turn to Pages 374-375 and answer the questions and activities for the review.
Contact Mr. Marley for extra help if you did not understand any of the questions or answers: jmarley@yksd.com.
Take the Unit 6 Test "Nonfiction"
Review the answers then print the results for your records.
Congratulations, if you completed all the items above, you finished Unit 6 and the third quarter!