Tuesday, 3/5/13 - Weird Star Writing Test Schedule.
"Warm Up 3/5."  Copy. * = spelling
For # 4, Please cOpy the wordS, circle the one the doesn't belong, and tell why.
  1. * private property : trespassing :: personal space : ______
  2. * Tom : proud :: Huck : ______(ed) {At the funeral.}
  3. * optional : essential :: immediately : _______
  4. (3) broccoli, harassment, embarrass, occupation, possession


Vocabulary Sheet 1-6. Be sure to copy the definitions and parts of speech.

  1. Literally "not die-able."  ADJ.  Defn.: Lasting forever.
  2. Rerun. N. Defn.: A daze.
  3. The vowel at the beginning is really a prefix that means out of. ADJ. Defn.: Expressing a lot of emotion.
  4. The origin of this word is similar to the word claim.  ADJ. Defn.: Loud and noisy.
  5. This one sort of sounds like its meaning.  N/V. Defn.: To mock or make fun of. ("Ha ha!")
  6. Latin origin: ad- + terere -- against to rub.  N. Defn.:  The process of wearing an enemy down through constant attacks.

A)   B) 
Tom Sawyer 26. Write the answer for #5.

  1. (2) Who is pictured in illustration A?
  2. What saved the boys from being caught by Injun Joe in the haunted house the first time?
  3. In one word, the "job" that Injun Joe talks about "aint robbery  altogether -- it's _____!"
  4. Why does Injun Joe decide not to rebury the treasure they find?
  5. Which of the following was the original caption for illustration B?  a) The Fight  b) Muff's Revenge  c) The End of Injun Joe?  d) The Boys' Salvation  e) Treasure Hunting Fun.