Anthology: "Icarus and Daedalus" (Lesson 1)

Anthology: "Icarus and Daedalus"

Lesson 1 (p. 113)

Points for the class:

• 📌 Point 1: Read about Josephine Preston Peabody (p. 113)

• 📌 Point 2: Read and understand "Icarus and Daedalus" (p. 113)

• 📌 Point 3: Determine correct use of words in context (p. 1 in Workbook 3)

Open Ended

(Question 2, p. 1)

Use the context clues to guess the definition of the underlined words in each sentence:

She hoped that one bucket of water would quench the fire, but it took three to put it out.

📌 definition of "quench":

📌 to satisfy one's thirst, or put out (a fire)

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(Question 3, p. 1)

Use the context clues to guess the definition of the underlined words in each sentence:

People often make rash decisions when they panic.

📌 definition of "rash":

📌 displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action (reckless, impulsive, foolish)

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(Question 4, p. 1)

Use the context clues to guess the definition of the underlined words in each sentence:

The car veered to the right, narrowly missing the curb of the median.

📌 definition of "veer":

📌 to change direction suddenly

Open Ended

(Question 5, p. 1)

Use the context clues to guess the definition of the underlined words in each sentence:

The injured hawk flew well for awhile, but eventually wavered and made an emergency landing.

📌 definition of "waver":

📌 to hesitate; to be undecided between two opinions or courses of action

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(Question 7, p. 1)

Use the context clues to guess the definition of the underlined words in each sentence:

Wolves can be very cunning hunters, using their intelligence and speed to survive.

📌 definition of "cunning":

📌 having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or craftiness

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(Question 8, p. 1)

Use the context clues to guess the definition of the underlined words in each sentence:

The main character was held in captivity for three weeks on a ship.

📌 definition of "captivity":

📌 imprisonment or confinement

No homework!

Be practicing Course Practice each night to review throughout the rest of the term!