Middle Grades English 9/24-9/28

- Finish the packet other than page 38.

- Copy the next 6 vocabulary words and definitions into your vocab folder: 

void

Definition: A completely empty space; total darkness or nothingness.

Example: At first the children stood in a dark void with nothing to see in any direction.

primeval

Definition: Belonging to the very earliest times; ancient and original.

Example: The primeval darkness slowly filled with stars as the Lion began to sing.

stately

Definition: Dignified, grand, and impressive in appearance or manner.

Example: The great Lion walked with a slow, stately prowl while he created the world.

lilting

Definition: Having a light, cheerful, rising-and-falling rhythm (often used for music or speech).

Example: The Lion’s song became softer and more lilting as the grass and trees began to grow.

abominable

Definition: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or hated.

Example: Uncle Andrew kept complaining that he had been treated in the most abominable way.

din

Definition: A loud, continuous, and unpleasant noise.

Example: The animals made such a terrible din of barking, roaring, and howling that Uncle Andrew covered his ears.

• Do the "before reading" page and read Chapter 11 of The Magician's Nephew for Monday's Assignment, 

• Write vocabulary sentences with the second 6 words.