1.3.1: First Read - The Doll's House

Lesson 1.3.1: The Doll's House

Learners will:

•  evaluate the meaning of new vocabulary words using context clues

• distinguish whether being an outsider is part of growing up or a problem that needs resolution

• apply evidence from previous readings or writing assignments to reach a conclusion

• compare their selected reading and their individual argument essay topic

Vocabulary:

• shunned

• sneered

• spitefully

Literary Terms:

• Context Clues

Dropdown

What does IDEAS stand for when using context clues​ ?

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Select answer

Multiple Choice

USE CONTEXT CLUES TO DETERMINE THE MEANING OF THE WORD "CONFOUNDED" AS IT IS USED IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE:

As Mia stared at the complex math problem on the board, she felt completely confounded. She had studied all week, but now the equations looked like a foreign language. Her classmates seemed just as puzzled, their brows furrowed as they scribbled notes and whispered to each other. No matter how hard Mia tried to understand, she couldn’t make sense of the problem. 

• excited

• confused

• motivated

• disgusted

Multiple Choice

What TYPE OF CONTEXT CLUE did you use to determine that "CONFOUNDED" means "CONFUSED"?

As Mia stared at the complex math problem on the board, she felt completely confounded. She had studied all week, but now the equations looked like a foreign language. Her classmates seemed just as puzzled, their brows furrowed as they scribbled notes and whispered to each other. No matter how hard Mia tried to understand, she couldn’t make sense of the problem. 

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

Multiple Choice

USE CONTEXT CLUES TO DETERMINE THE MEANING OF THE WORD "EXACERBATED" AS IT IS USED IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE:

The situation at the football game was already tense, with both teams tied and the clock running out. But when the referee made a controversial call, it only exacerbated the tension. The crowd erupted into boos, and the players started arguing with the officials. What had been a close, exciting game now felt like it was spiraling out of control, and the frustration on the field grew even worse. 

• angered

• encouraged

• decreased

• increased

Multiple Choice

What TYPE OF CONTEXT CLUE did you use to determine that "EXACERBATED" means INCREASED"?

The situation at the football game was already tense, with both teams tied and the clock running out. But when the referee made a controversial call, it only exacerbated the tension. The crowd erupted into boos, and the players started arguing with the officials. What had been a close, exciting game now felt like it was spiraling out of control, and the frustration on the field grew even worse. 

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

Multiple Choice

USE CONTEXT CLUES TO DETERMINE THE MEANING OF THE WORD "FLAGRANT" AS IT IS USED IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE:

Unlike most of the players who followed the rules carefully, Jake committed a flagrant foul during the basketball game. While others tried to play fairly, he shoved an opponent with both hands right in front of the referee. It wasn’t just a minor mistake or an accidental bump — it was an obvious and deliberate act that everyone could see. 

• blatant

• hidden

• small

• insignificant

Multiple Choice

What TYPE OF CONTEXT CLUE did you use to determine that "FLAGRANT" means "BLATANT"?

Unlike most of the players who followed the rules carefully, Jake committed a flagrant foul during the basketball game. While others tried to play fairly, he shoved an opponent with both hands right in front of the referee. It wasn’t just a minor mistake or an accidental bump — it was an obvious and deliberate act that everyone could see. 

• synonym

• inference

• antonym

• definition

shunned

verb: avoided by people out of dislike, mistrust, disapproval, etc.

The Amish community shunned members of their order who repeatedly ignored the beliefs and rules of Amish society.

Multiple Select

What might cause a person to be shunned?

• Rude behavior

• Being friendly

• Showing empathy

• Stealing

sneered

verb: to smile, laugh or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt

The mean girls sneered at his attempt to make a joke.

Multiple Select

Why might a person SNEER at someone?

• They feel superior to someone.

• They disapprove of someone.

• To mock or ridicule someone.

• To express love toward someone.

Selection Vocabulary

spitefully

adverb: to do something to annoy, upset, or hurt someone out of anger

The girl spitefully destroyed her brother's sandcastle because he didn't let her have some of his ice cream.

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for the word SPITEFULLY?

• kindly

• cruelly

• warmly

• lovingly

Poll

Is the exclusion of others a problem that requires a solution, or is the experience of being an outsider simply part of growing up?

• People being excluded is a problem. We should always find ways to include others.

• Being excluded is a part of growing up. It's something everyone has to experience.

​Let's read!
Open the text on pg. 8 of today's lesson.

"The Doll's House"
by
Katherine Mansfield