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Flocabulary unit 1 list

1. Student Activity: In this activity, students are given a term and definition. They then list characteristics of the term and find examples and non-examples. It also includes slides for reading the passage and taking notes, short answer questions, multiple choice questions, and a discussion worksheet for open-ended prompts. How to share with students: These pages can be assigned digitally using an LMS (like Google Classroom), where students can work on their own slide decks via “Make a Copy for Each Student.” Each slide is set up with text boxes for students to type in. Please Note: Because Diffit resources can vary in length, be sure to check the formatting on each slide. Learn More: Please reach out with any questions or feedback. You can also learn more on our FAQ page , or get more resources at Diffit.me ! Suggested Lesson Flow: 1. Students complete a Notice/Wonder Image Analysis. 2. Students complete vocabulary slides prior to reading. 3. Have students read and take notes. 4. Have students go through the Multiple Choice Questions. Students will answer each question and explain their thinking. 5. Have students complete the Short Answer Questions. 6. Have students complete the Open Ended Questions and discuss with partners or groups. Feel free to edit, remix, and use this resource however works best for you and your students! Find editing tips here! TEACHER INSTRUCTION PAGE (delete this slide) TEACHER INSTRUCTION PAGE (delete this slide) Frayer Model Vocabulary Slides

2. Image: Notice and Wonder Instructions: Look at the image and write down 2-3 things you notice (key details, main ideas, themes) and then write down 2-3 things you wonder (questions you have because of the image, things you are curious about when you look at the image.)

3. Extreme mental suffering or pain. anguish

4. Noisy, energetic, and lively. boisterous

5. The ability to hold or contain something, or the maximum amount that something can hold. capacity

6. A spoken or written explanation or interpretation of something. commentary

7. Increasing or becoming larger in amount or effect over time. cumulative

8. Something that contributes to a result or outcome. factor

9. Clumsy, unskilled, or lacking in ability. inept

10. Done with great care and effort. painstaking

11. Agreed to by everyone. unanimous

12. To hold back or control. restrain

13. The announcement of the school play was met with a boisterous cheer from the students. Everyone wanted to be a part of it, and the excitement was unanimous. The auditorium, with its limited capacity, couldn't hold all the eager actors, but everyone was hopeful. Read and Take Notes

14. Auditions were a whirlwind of nerves and anticipation. Some students, inept at acting, stumbled through their lines, while others delivered their monologues with painstaking precision. The disappointment of those who didn't get the roles they wanted was palpable, their faces etched with anguish. Read and Take Notes

15. Rehearsals were a constant flurry of activity. Time constraints and individual schedules were factors that influenced the pace of the rehearsals. The director's commentary, though sometimes critical, was always constructive, helping the students refine their performances. It was a challenge to restrain their excitement and focus on their roles, but everyone was determined to make the play a success. Read and Take Notes

16. Opening night arrived, and the auditorium was packed to capacity. The students, their faces glowing with pride, took their places on stage. The cumulative effort of weeks of rehearsals, the laughter, the tears, the frustration, and the joy, all culminated in this moment. The play was a triumph, a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved. Read and Take Notes

17. A) They were excited and wanted to be in it. B) They were sad and didn't want to be in it. C) They were nervous and didn't know what to do. D) They were angry and didn't want to watch it. Multiple Choice Question 1. How did the students feel when they heard about the school play?

18. A) Everyone got the roles they wanted. B) The students were all very good actors. C) Some students did well, while others struggled. D) The director was very happy with everyone's performance. Multiple Choice Question 2. What happened during the auditions for the play?

19. A) The rehearsals were very calm and relaxed. B) The rehearsals were very boring and slow. C) The rehearsals were very busy and sometimes challenging. D) The rehearsals were very easy and everyone got along. Multiple Choice Question 3. What was the atmosphere like during the rehearsals for the play?

20. Short Answer Question 1. What was the main challenge the students faced during rehearsals?

21. Short Answer Question 2. How did the director help the students improve their performances?

22. Short Answer Question 3. What was the outcome of the school play?

23. 1. Have you ever been part of a group project or activity where everyone had to work together to achieve a common goal? Describe the experience and how it felt to be part of a team. Open Ended Question Write your answer below. Then, when instructed, discuss your answers with your partner or group. Use the second box to take notes on what their answers were in the space provided.

24. 2. Think about a time when you had to try something new or challenging. How did you feel? What did you learn from the experience? Open Ended Question Write your answer below. Then, when instructed, discuss your answers with your partner or group. Use the second box to take notes on what their answers were in the space provided.

25. 3. The text describes the disappointment of those who didn't get the roles they wanted. Have you ever experienced disappointment when you didn't get what you wanted? How did you cope with those feelings? Open Ended Question Write your answer below. Then, when instructed, discuss your answers with your partner or group. Use the second box to take notes on what their answers were in the space provided.

26. Additional Engagement Slides to Add Anywhere

27. Turn and Talk Turn to your partner and share the most interesting thing you’ve learned so far.

28. Turn and Talk Does the reading remind you of something else you’ve learned in this class? If so, what?