unit 1-vocab. sebastian f

Recognize this?

Hover

Because the plane was hovering only yards above the water, it looked like it would crash into the water

In the movie, “Independence Day,” alien ships hovered over major cities around the world, waiting to strike.

The woman hovered over her daughter’s shoulder whenever she chatted on the internet with anyone.

Syn: linger, float, loom (over)

Ant: soar

Definition: (v) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth over or around

laggard(adjective)

Because of the bad start in school, Jakes grades continue to laggard

“The laggard worker caused the entire project to fall behind schedule.” (adj.)

“Tour guides often have to urge laggards to keep up with the rest of the group.” (noun)

Syn: (n) slowpoke, straggler, (a) sluggish, lazy

Ant: (n) early bird (a) swift, speedy

Definition: (n) a person who moves slowly or falls behind

(a) Falling behind; slow to move or act

(describing a person or thing)

laggard(noun)

As the rabbit sprinted away, the sleepy turtle laggard behind

collaborate(verb)

As the dogs collaborate together, they work to retrieve the tasty treats.

“Several students plan to collaborate on a History Fair project about the American Revolution.”

Syn: (team up, join forces)

Ant: work alone

Definition: to work together

simile

The night was cold as winters evening

The breeze flew through his hair as a bird glides through the sky

“His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.”

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“His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.”

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“His teeth were crooked like a pile of wrecked cars.”

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imagery

Definition:

imagery

Example 1: (can be from pieces we have read or the book you are reading)

“ ” from “Title” page

Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.

imagery

Example 2: “ ” from “Title” page

Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.

imagery

Example 3: “ ” from “Title”

Include text with proper punctuation and an image to illustrate.

Internal Conflict

• Definition, example from text and illustration

External Conflict

• Definition, example from text and an illustration