July 9, 2010
Chapter 4 : Ribsy Becomes a Mascot
New Character
* Mrs. Soncheck : 2 grade teacher
* Mr. Woody : school principal
* Billy, Penny, Pete, Danny , Kathlen, Philip : 2 grade student
* Frisky ; Danny's pet squirrel
* Mrs. Hildebrand : School nurse
* Mrs.Yaxley : Danny's mother
Vocabulary
* Gulped down : to swallow greedily or rapidly in large amounts
* Lunch buckets : lunch box
* Discourage : to deprive of confidence, hope, or spirit
* Prance : to spring forward on the hind legs, used of a horse
* Exhaust : the escape pr release of vaporous waste material, as from an engine
* Whiff : slight, gentle gust of air, a waft: a whiff of cool air. ( previous chapters)
* Ducked : to lower quickly, especially so as to avoid something
* Dodged : to avoid (a blow, for example) by moving or shifting quickly aside
* Warily : on guard: watchful : cautious
* Cloakroom : a room where coats and other articles may be left temporarily, as in a theater or school : also called coatroom
* "for Pete's sake" : an exclamation showing surprise, impatience, anger, or some other emotion, depending on the context
* Obligingly : accomodating : willing to odo someone else a favor
* Seized : grabbed : took hold of
* Stiffened : to become tense, rigid, and stiff
* S.P.C.A : Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal
* Sprinting : running quickly
* Asphalt : used for paving ( roads, highways)
* Flopped : to fall or lie down heavily and noisily
* Dozing : to sleep lightly and intermittently (from previous chapters)
* Spurting : to make a brief intense effort or show a sudden increase in activity or speed
* Southpaw : a left-handed person
* Beamed " a radiant smile
* Tool chest : a box, usually with a lid, for storage, safekeeping pf valuables, etc, : a toy chest : a jewelry chest
* Bore : to pierce ( a solid substance) with some rotary cutting instrument
* Gnawing : to bite or chew on , esp.persistently.
* Apologetic : containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.
* Startled : to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.
* Strained : to imparir, injure, or weaken ( a musle, tendon, etc.) by stretching or overextion.
* Squealed : a shrill cry.
* Blackboards : used in classroom with chalk or marker and erasers
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Chapter 2 Characters
> Ribsy: the dog; the main character in this story
> Mr. and Mrs. Huggins: Henry's parents
> Henry: the main character; Ribsy's "owner"
> The Dingleys: the family who found Ribsy
> Zibby: the youngest
> Louanne: one of the Dingley girls
> Sally: one of the Dingley girls
> Lisa: one of the Dingley girls
> George: 20-month-old baby boy
Chapter 2 Vocabulary
> Wearily: physically or mentally exhausted; fatigued
> Glumly: sadly; gloomy
> Valuable: worth money ; worth respect and admiration
> Pedigree: proof of superior qualities; animals, documented to be of good a breed
> Trudging: very tired from walking hard and long
> Slogging: similar to trudging; walking hard and heavily
> Patient: withstanding or enduring; waiting worry or complaining
> Subdivision: an area with new houses; housing development
> "Bathinitte" / Bassinette: baby' crib
> Discourage: to dissuade, convince someone not to do something
> Initiative: the ability to start something; put into action
> Wriggled: the ability to start something; put into action
> Lugging: to pull or carry around
> Toward: In the direction of
> Announced: advertise, broadcast, declare, proclaim, promulgate, publish
> Hurl: To throw with great force
> Tottered: to be failing, unstable, or precarious
> Furnace: An intensely hot place
> Billows: A large wave or swell of water. A great swell, surge, or undulating mass, as of smoke or sound.
> Tattletale: an informer or talebearer
> Peering: To be partially visible. To look intently, searching, or with difficulty.
> Huddled: A densely packed group or crowd, as of people or animals.
> Hemmed: An edge or border on a piece of cloth, especially a finished edge, as for a garment or curtain, made by folding an edge under and stitching it down.
> Baffled: To persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery;cajole.
> Stunned: To overwhelm or daze with a loud noise.
> Dusk: The darker stage of twilight, especially in the evening.
> Woodsy: Of, relating to , characteristic of, or suggestive of the woods.
> Panting: To breathe rapidly in short gasps, as after exertion.
> Ditch: A long narrow trench or furrow dug in the ground, as for irrigation, drainage, or a boundary line.
> Ribsy: the dog; the main character in this story
> Mr. and Mrs. Huggins: Henry's parents
> Henry: the main character; Ribsy's "owner"
> The Dingleys: the family who found Ribsy
> Zibby: the youngest
> Louanne: one of the Dingley girls
> Sally: one of the Dingley girls
> Lisa: one of the Dingley girls
> George: 20-month-old baby boy
Chapter 2 Vocabulary
> Wearily: physically or mentally exhausted; fatigued
> Glumly: sadly; gloomy
> Valuable: worth money ; worth respect and admiration
> Pedigree: proof of superior qualities; animals, documented to be of good a breed
> Trudging: very tired from walking hard and long
> Slogging: similar to trudging; walking hard and heavily
> Patient: withstanding or enduring; waiting worry or complaining
> Subdivision: an area with new houses; housing development
> "Bathinitte" / Bassinette: baby' crib
> Discourage: to dissuade, convince someone not to do something
> Initiative: the ability to start something; put into action
> Wriggled: the ability to start something; put into action
> Lugging: to pull or carry around
> Toward: In the direction of
> Announced: advertise, broadcast, declare, proclaim, promulgate, publish
> Hurl: To throw with great force
> Tottered: to be failing, unstable, or precarious
> Furnace: An intensely hot place
> Billows: A large wave or swell of water. A great swell, surge, or undulating mass, as of smoke or sound.
> Tattletale: an informer or talebearer
> Peering: To be partially visible. To look intently, searching, or with difficulty.
> Huddled: A densely packed group or crowd, as of people or animals.
> Hemmed: An edge or border on a piece of cloth, especially a finished edge, as for a garment or curtain, made by folding an edge under and stitching it down.
> Baffled: To persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery;cajole.
> Stunned: To overwhelm or daze with a loud noise.
> Dusk: The darker stage of twilight, especially in the evening.
> Woodsy: Of, relating to , characteristic of, or suggestive of the woods.
> Panting: To breathe rapidly in short gasps, as after exertion.
> Ditch: A long narrow trench or furrow dug in the ground, as for irrigation, drainage, or a boundary line.
The Title of book : Ribsy
Author Biography
Beverly Cleary is an American author who grew up on farm in Oregon. She a librarian because she grew up without access to a library. She decided to begin
Chapter 1 Characters
> Ribsy - dog, main character
> HEnry - young boy, Ribsy's "owner"
> Mr. And Mrs. Huggins - Henry's parents
> Beezus - real name Beatrice, friend of Henry
> Ramona - Beezus's younger sister
> Zibby - young girl who finds Ribsy
> Scrambled - run
> Perspire - sweat
> Half hear tedly: with halt the passion or interest
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
> Well-adjusted: adapted to surrounding or circumstances
> Persistent: lasting or enduring; continuing
> Nipped: pinched; bit
> Hurriedly:moving or working at a fast pace
> Lingered: to remain or stay in a place longer than is usual or expected
> Flea: tiny bug, often found on animals; pest
> Agreeably: to one's liking
> Drenched: to wet thoroughly; soaked( with water)
> Smeary: dirty,soiled
> Spatters: to sprinkle or dash with small ( dirt) particles or drops
> Sociable: conversing with others; popular, social
> Infuriated: to make furious; angry
> Blissfully: joyful; happily
> Collar-free: a dog without a collar around his neck
> Damp: partially wet
> Imprisonment: to confine (keep) to certain area
> Middle-aged: between young adulthood and old age; around 45-65 years of age
> Soggy: very wet
> Muddy: dirt + water
> Smudgy: smear, dirty
> Jingling: ringing, like bells or keys
Author Biography
Beverly Cleary is an American author who grew up on farm in Oregon. She a librarian because she grew up without access to a library. She decided to begin
Chapter 1 Characters
> Ribsy - dog, main character
> HEnry - young boy, Ribsy's "owner"
> Mr. And Mrs. Huggins - Henry's parents
> Beezus - real name Beatrice, friend of Henry
> Ramona - Beezus's younger sister
> Zibby - young girl who finds Ribsy
> Scrambled - run
> Perspire - sweat
> Half hear tedly: with halt the passion or interest
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
> Well-adjusted: adapted to surrounding or circumstances
> Persistent: lasting or enduring; continuing
> Nipped: pinched; bit
> Hurriedly:moving or working at a fast pace
> Lingered: to remain or stay in a place longer than is usual or expected
> Flea: tiny bug, often found on animals; pest
> Agreeably: to one's liking
> Drenched: to wet thoroughly; soaked( with water)
> Smeary: dirty,soiled
> Spatters: to sprinkle or dash with small ( dirt) particles or drops
> Sociable: conversing with others; popular, social
> Infuriated: to make furious; angry
> Blissfully: joyful; happily
> Collar-free: a dog without a collar around his neck
> Damp: partially wet
> Imprisonment: to confine (keep) to certain area
> Middle-aged: between young adulthood and old age; around 45-65 years of age
> Soggy: very wet
> Muddy: dirt + water
> Smudgy: smear, dirty
> Jingling: ringing, like bells or keys
Chapter 3 : Ribsy and Mrs. Frawley.
Characters
* Ribsy : dog, lead character
* Hendry : boy, Ribsy's owner
* Mr. & Mrs. Huggins : Henry's parents
* Mrs.Frawley : the lonely old lady who took Ribsy in, fed and taught him tricks.
Vocabulary
* Patchy : big spots of color ( on the dog's fur)
* Companionable : pleasant to be with : a friend or companion.
* Loped : to run with long, easy strides.
* Footsore : having sore and tender feet, from walking a lot.
* Wagged : to move ( a dog's tail) from side to side.
* "Shoo" : use to scare away a dog, or other animal.
*Beseeching : to beg eagerly: urgently.
* Relented : to become more mild, compassionate, and forgiving.
* Mused : ti think about in silence.
* Galoshes : waterproof rubber boots.
* Spree : a frolic or outing : an indulgence ( example : shopping spree)
* Gunnysacks : burlap sack ( example : like for potatoes)
* Bustled about : to move or act with energy
*Parcel : box, container or package.
* Slink : to move in a slow manner, either from cowardice or shame ( past tense : slunk).
* Bewilder : to confuse or befuddle, especially with numerous conflicting situations, objects, or statement. To cause to lose one's bearing : disorient.
*Sense : Any of the faculties by which stimuli from outside or inside the body are received and felt, as of the faculties of hearing, sight, smell, touch, taste, and equilibrium.
*Startle : to alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly.
* Defy : to oppose or resist with boldness and assurance.
*Aura : distinctive but intangible quality that seems to surround a person or thing " atmosphere
* Whimper : to cry or sob with soft intermittent sound : whine.
*Hesitate : to doubt, to be uncertain.
*relent : to become more lenient, compassionate, or forgiving.
*Wolfed : to eat greedily or voraciously.
* Fussy : paying great or excessive attention to personal tastes and appearance.
* Doilies : small ornament mats, usually of lace or linen.
* Bundle : a package.
* Puzzled : confused.
* Rhinestones : a colorless artificial gem of paste or glass.
* Stray : to become lost.
* Acquaintance : knowledge of a person acquired by a relationship less intimate than friemdship.
* Tug : to pull at vigorously or repeatedly.
* Brace : an extremely stiff, erect posture.
* Sill : the horizontal member that bears the upright portion of a frame. especially the horizontal member that forms the base of a window.
* Doze off : to fall into a light sleep.
*Primer : an elementary textbook for teaching children to read.
* Bashful : Shy, self-conscious, and awkward in the presence of others.
* Mournful : feeling or expressing sorrow or grief : sorrowful.
*Flop : to fall or lie down heavily and noisily.
* Peered : to look intently, searchingly, or with difficulty.
* Bolted : to start suddenly and run away.
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Characters
* Ribsy : dog, lead character
* Hendry : boy, Ribsy's owner
* Mr. & Mrs. Huggins : Henry's parents
* Mrs.Frawley : the lonely old lady who took Ribsy in, fed and taught him tricks.
Vocabulary
* Patchy : big spots of color ( on the dog's fur)
* Companionable : pleasant to be with : a friend or companion.
* Loped : to run with long, easy strides.
* Footsore : having sore and tender feet, from walking a lot.
* Wagged : to move ( a dog's tail) from side to side.
* "Shoo" : use to scare away a dog, or other animal.
*Beseeching : to beg eagerly: urgently.
* Relented : to become more mild, compassionate, and forgiving.
* Mused : ti think about in silence.
* Galoshes : waterproof rubber boots.
* Spree : a frolic or outing : an indulgence ( example : shopping spree)
* Gunnysacks : burlap sack ( example : like for potatoes)
* Bustled about : to move or act with energy
*Parcel : box, container or package.
* Slink : to move in a slow manner, either from cowardice or shame ( past tense : slunk).
* Bewilder : to confuse or befuddle, especially with numerous conflicting situations, objects, or statement. To cause to lose one's bearing : disorient.
*Sense : Any of the faculties by which stimuli from outside or inside the body are received and felt, as of the faculties of hearing, sight, smell, touch, taste, and equilibrium.
*Startle : to alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly.
* Defy : to oppose or resist with boldness and assurance.
*Aura : distinctive but intangible quality that seems to surround a person or thing " atmosphere
* Whimper : to cry or sob with soft intermittent sound : whine.
*Hesitate : to doubt, to be uncertain.
*relent : to become more lenient, compassionate, or forgiving.
*Wolfed : to eat greedily or voraciously.
* Fussy : paying great or excessive attention to personal tastes and appearance.
* Doilies : small ornament mats, usually of lace or linen.
* Bundle : a package.
* Puzzled : confused.
* Rhinestones : a colorless artificial gem of paste or glass.
* Stray : to become lost.
* Acquaintance : knowledge of a person acquired by a relationship less intimate than friemdship.
* Tug : to pull at vigorously or repeatedly.
* Brace : an extremely stiff, erect posture.
* Sill : the horizontal member that bears the upright portion of a frame. especially the horizontal member that forms the base of a window.
* Doze off : to fall into a light sleep.
*Primer : an elementary textbook for teaching children to read.
* Bashful : Shy, self-conscious, and awkward in the presence of others.
* Mournful : feeling or expressing sorrow or grief : sorrowful.
*Flop : to fall or lie down heavily and noisily.
* Peered : to look intently, searchingly, or with difficulty.
* Bolted : to start suddenly and run away.
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