Name: ______
Anticipation Guide
The Misfits, Chapter 9
I. VOCABULARY
Before reading the chapter, read through the list of words and phrases below.
· Put a plus (+) to the left of any word whose definition you know and can teach others.
· Put an “o” to the left of any word that you have an idea about but can’t really define.
· Put a minus (–) to the left of any word that you absolutely don’t know and never saw before.
Return to these words after reading and see if your knowledge of any of these words has changed!
Before Reading+/o/− / Word / Page # / After Reading
+/o/− / Using context clues, what is your best guess at the word’s meaning?
lurk
furtive
surmised
Add a word:
Advanced phraseology
Phrase / Kind of Word/Phrase / Meaningleper (p. 78) / allusion / a person shunned for moral or social reasons (originally ostracized due to a skin disease called leprosy)
Word study: Find this word(s) in the book and give the part of speech (verb, adverb, noun, adjective …) and definition.
Word / Part of Speech / Definitiondiscernible (p.84)
II. COMPREHENSION
· Read the statements on this study guide before reading the chapter.
· As you read, put a check mark ( Ö ) next to any statement with which you agree.
· Record the page number(s) that contain evidence to support your choice, whether you agree or not.
LEVEL 1: RIGHT THERE ON THE PAGES
_____Colin rudely turns down Addie’s offer to join the Independent Party. Page(s) ______
_____Bobby doesn’t care at all about impressing or getting the attention of “popular” kids.
Page(s) ______
_____Bobby knows why Skeezie is acting so mysteriously in the hallway. Page(s) ______
LEVEL 2: READING BETWEEN THE LINES
_____ Bobby is jealous of Colin’s ability to be well-liked by everyone. Page(s) ______
_____ Addie is an easily disappointed person. Page(s) ______
_____ Bobby is as honest as he can be with Addie. Page(s) ______
LEVEL 3: READING BEYOND THE LINES
_____ Kelsey’s shyness is not a personality trait but a choice she makes. Page(s) ______
_____ It’s okay for middle schoolers to want to be popular like DuShawn. Page(s) ______
_____ Skeezie is wrong to have secrets from his good friends. Page(s) ______