Wednesday, 3/1/06 -- Early Release Schedule 
Warm Up. Copy (1-4) into notebook. Check 600 words (2/21-2/28)
  1. * "away from standard" = ____________
  2. * "close to seer"  = __________
  3. * "after writing" = __________
  4. * protagonist : antagonist :: presence : ___________
  5. The storm had (break) many windows.
  6. When Aunt Polly checked, it looked like Tom had (drink) the Painkiller.
  7. That knee is fragile; he has (hurt) it many times before
Go over Vocabulary Homework.
Vocabulary Pretest. One word used twice. One not used.
grisly, forsake, attrition, rollicking, jaded, countenance, convey, fresco, shanty, throng, absolve
  1. sticky : adhesive ::  forgive : ______
  2. Injun Joe has __________ plans for revenge.
  3. Tom felt lonely and __________(n) after Becky dumped him and Aunt Polly punished him.
  4. (2) We had a __________ good time at the state fair, even though there were __________(s) of people, and the lines were very long.
  5. (3) The man had a _________  __________, with lines and wrinkles that __________(ed) lifetime of hard living.
  6. Graffiti on the side of a building would NOT be considered a __________.
  7. The boys didn't say anything, but their looks and gestures ___________(ed) a lot.
  8. "I want to quit this _________," said Injun Joe. "I wanted to yesterday, only it warn't any use...with those infernal boys...in full view."
Tom Sawyer. (+ Video Excerpt.) 6p.
  1. True or False. The widow did Injun Joe wrong so he wants revenge.
  2. Where do Tom and Becky plan to go after the picnic? a) Becky's house.  b) Aunt Polly's.  c) The widow Douglas's.  d) Each to their own house.  e) None of the above.
  3. True or False. Only a few of the parents went on the picnic with the kids.
  4. True or False? Tom knows his way around the cave better than anyone.
  5. What does Injun Joe want to do to the widow?  a) Kill her.  b) Rob her.  c) Vandalize her house.  d) Kidnap her.  e) All of the above.  f) None of the above.
  6. What is the Welshman's reaction when Huck knocks on his door to tell him about Injun Joe? a) He welcomes him.  b) He says that he can't open his door for him.  c) He says that people usually wouldn't open their door for Huck. d) He doesn't believe it's Huck. e) All of the above.  f) None of the above.
  7. Bonus: A Welshman would be from what country? (+1)