Please copy the definitions of the unit vocabulary words: you will need to use them for your end of unit essay

Vocabulary for The Palace Thief: List #1
1. coddled (adj)- treated tenderly
2. deliberation (n)-careful consideration before decision
3. waned- (v)-to decrease in strength or intensity
4. cardinal (adj)-of prime importance
5. demagogue (n)-a person who gains power and popularity by arousing emotions (good or bad)
6. antiquarian (n)-a person who vaules the study of ancient times or former ages
7. rancor (n)- bitter resentment or hatred
8. spurned (v)- rejected with disdain; scorn
9. sovereign (n)- a king, queen or other supreme ruler
10. vindication (n)- when you are cleared of an accusation or suspicion

Today we will:

• Discuss the meaning of unit vocabulary terms (list #1)
• Go over any quiz questions you may have
• Read pages 175-182 and annotate using your notebook (try and do at least 5)
• Underline some specific lines from the text that are needed if you missed them
• With your partner (I will tell you who that is), you will complete the Text-Analysis Tool and turn in for a grade.

Some sentences for annotation: (these will help you with the chart)
pg 175- Sedwick Bell's ascension to the chairmanship of East America Steel...in America.
pg 176- One wonders how much of the boy remained in the man.
pg 176- I admit that it was with some nostalgia that I composed the letter
pg 176- my career had proceeded with steady ascension...dedicated teachers
pg. 178- I knew that we had won. It was my proudest moment at St. Benedict's
pg 179- how it is when fighting for one's life to eat among children!
pg 179-in the company of allies
pg 180- Not one of them seemed unable to eat
pg 182-was doomed the moment (he) threw the pistol in the water
pg 182- by the end of the month he had asked me to retire