READING REQUIREMENTS AND VOCABULARY ASSIGNMENT

Walk Two Moons
By Sharon Creech

Reading Requirement

Part I. During the study of this novel, you will be required to participate in literature group discussions as well as whole-class meetings. Please come to class having read the assigned pages as indicated by the due dates listed below.

Make a note of these dates in your planner.

On the dates shown below, you will be given a quiz on the required reading that is due.


DUE DATES:


Read pgs. 1-69 by Tuesday, 10/14
Read pgs. 70-113 by Friday, 10/17
Read pgs. 114-156 by Tuesday, 10/21

3rd and 4th period only: Read pgs. 157-204 by Thursday, 10/23
7th, 8th, and 9th period only: Read pages 157-204 by Friday, 10/24

Read pages 205 – end of novel by Tuesday, 10/28



Part II. Vocabulary.

Write a clear definition for the words listed on the back of this handout. There will be a vocabulary test on these words (date of test is TBA).

Vocabulary List

Directions: In the space below, write a clear definition for the following words. Use this as reference when reading your novel.

Due Date: Wednesday, 10/29
Total: 10 points

Extra Credit Option (attach to this handout by 10/29): Pick 10 of the following words and use correctly in a 200-250 word original story). Underline each word as you use it. Up to 5 points.

HIGHLIGHTED WORDS BELOW WILL BE ON FRIDAY'S VOCABULARY MATCHING QUIZ.

1. ambush
2. cantankerous
3. diabolic
4. extensive
5. ghastly
6. gorge
7. gullible
8. legitimate
9. malevolent
10. malinger
    
11. ogle
12. omnipotent
13. ornery
14. pandemonium
15. pious
16. quizzical
17. ruination
18. tentative
19. treacherous
20. wean