THE TWENTY ONE BALLOONS: Chapter 2

THE TWENTY ONE BALLOONS: Chapter 2

Vocabulary
Below are words you will need to know while reading. Come up with a creative way to remember 4 of the words below. You will share your ideas in class next week.
Bunting 19: a coarse, open fabric of worsted or cotton for flags, signals, patriotic and festive decorations made from such cloth, or from paper, usually in the form of draperies, wide streamers, etc., in the colors of the national flag.
Scheme 20: a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project, an underhand plot; intrigue, visionary or impractical project.
  1. Cupola 23: a light structure on a dome or roof, serving as a belfry, lantern, or belvedere, a dome, especially one covering a circular or polygonal area.

Pinnacle 23: a lofty peak, the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, any pointed, towering part or formation, as of rock.
Symbolized 24: stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.
Patents 26: the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years, an invention or process protected by this right
Malady 26:any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deep seated, any undesirable or disordered condition:
Intrepid 29: resolutely fearless; dauntless
Motif 31: recurring subject, theme, idea
Rousing 19: exciting; stirring
Swathed 19:to wrap, bind, or swaddle with bands of some material; wrap up closely or fully
Surmounted 19: to mount upon; get on the top of; mount upon and cross over, to get over or across (barriers, obstacles, etc.),to prevail over, to be on top of or above:
Dirigibles 20: an airship, designed for or capable of being directed, controlled, or steered.
Boulevard 27: a broad avenue in a city, usually having areas at the sides or center for trees, grass, or flowers.

THE TWENTY ONE BALLOONS: Chapter 2

Response to Literature Journaling: (Written response required for homework)

Have you ever been in a situation where you had a secret that you needed to tell only one special person before others could know about the information? Tell about this time and what made you so loyal to only provide the important information to that person/group first.

Write about a time you were the center of attention. Include your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.

Have you ever been rescued? Write about your journey including your physical state and emotions.

Professor Sherman’s hometown really went above and beyond ensuring everything was decorated for his homecoming. How would this make you feel and why? Would you feel deserving of this attention? Why are celebrities identified as being celebrities, and should they get the special privileges that they sometimes do? Do you think celebrities feel like they deserve special attention? Explain why.

***Based on your thoughts and reading, tell what is “absurd and fantastic” in this chapter. How do the author’s illustrations contribute to your understanding of the “absurd and fantastic”? (Keep a running record of these from each chapter in a safe place. You may format this any way you like. )