A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Lesson

Pre-Reading Vocab Activity

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A Christmas Carol

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Reminder

​Friday is an early release day (School ends @ 11:35). Blocks 3, 4, 5 & 6

No school next week! School re-opens Tuesday, January 2nd

Objectives for today

You will learn 7 new vocabulary words in English

You will use the new words correctly in a sentence

You will understand the meaning of the words when you read the play "A Christmas Carol"

1)Ambition
2)Dismal
3)Giddy
4)Heed
5)Morose
6)Ogre
7)Shabby

​Key Vocab Terms

An ambition is a particular goal or aim; something a person hopes to do or achieve

Ex: Steph Curry's fierce ambition helped him become a professional basketball player

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​Ambition

If something is dismal, it is gloomy and depressing

Ex: If it's cold and raining, you could say that the weather is dismal


It can also mean "very bad or poor"

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​Dismal

This word means playful or silly or filled with joy. Giddy can also mean a combination of these feelings- when you're so happy and excited that you feel silly and a little dizzy

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​Giddy

If you heed someone’s advice or warning, you pay close attention to it and do what they suggest.

If a sign in the hallway says “CAUTION: Wet Floor" you should heed the warning and walk carefully

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​Heed

Someone who is morose is extremely serious, unhappy and quiet

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Morose

An ogre is a frightening giant from myths and fairy tails that eats people

Ex: A person who is frightening and cruel might be referred to as an ogre

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Ogre

If something is shabby, it is old and worn out.

Ex: A shabby couch has gotten a lot of use-its color has faded, its fabric has frayed and its stuffing might be coming out

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Shabby

Multiple Choice

Which item is shabby?

• A brand-new shirt that you plan to wear to the school dance

• Your favorite sneakers, which are dirty and have holes in the bottoms

Multiple Choice

Which might be described as a dismal afternoon?

• Sitting outside in the rain watching your favorite soccer team lose the game

• Having fun at an amusement park

Multiple Choice

Jenessie's _________ is to secure a spot in one of the country's top ballet programs

• Reform

• Ambition

Multiple Choice

Last year, the football team's record was_________: zero wins and nine losses

• Giddy

• Heed

• Dismal

• Ambition

Multiple Choice

This word is similar to heed

• Pay Attention To

• Ignore

Fill in the Blank

If a sign in the hallway says "Caution: WET FLOOR", you should ______ the warning and walk carefully

Answer Choices: Dismal, Giddy, or Heed

Fill in the Blank

A person who is frightening and cruel might be referred to as an _____

Answer Choices: Shabby or Ogre

Multiple Choice

Which word is similar to the word morose:

• Cheerful

• Gloomy

Multiple Choice

Which word is similar to giddy:

• Lighthearted

• Bored

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