SUMMER 2011

Have a wonderful summer.

FINAL EXAM: JUNE 6 &7 PERIODS 2 AND 3

1. 25 multiple choice questions on Perks of Being a Wallflower
2. 25 vocabulary words SAT 7 (see posts below)
3. Final letter to Charlie (200 words)
a. make reference to Aunt Helen
b. relate the "Aunt Helen" story to Charlie's problem with intimacy
c. refer to Charlie's hospitalization
d. offer advice
e. offer good wishes

SAT VOCAB 7

Insurrectionists: rebels

Intemperance: lack of moderation

Irreverence: lack of respect

Jeopardize: put at risk

Lackadaisical: lazy; lax

Lucid: clear

Magnanimity: generosity (of spirit)

Multifarious: having many aspects

Nefarious: infamous

Onerous: burdensome

Opportunism: grabbing opportunities; seeking unprincipled advantage

Ornate: highly decorated

Precursor: forerunner

Proponents: supporters

Resolute: firm of purpose

Sanctity: holiness

Seditious: causing division or rebellion

Slipshod: careless; untidy

Solicitousness: expressing care/concern

Sophistry: devious logic

Substantiate: give supporting evidence

Subversive: intending to overthrow

Sustain: support

Tenacious: holding firmly to idea or purpose

Volatile: 1. evaporates easily, 2. easily angered; emotional