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SamplePrestwick HouseVocabulary fromLiterature Their Eyes WereWatching Godby Zora Neale HurstonVocabularyfromLiteratureA Tale of Two CitiesVocabulary study basedCHARLES DICKENSon literature enhancesClick herePHto learnmoreabout thistitle!the study of both.restwickouse, inc.reorder no. xxxxxx Click hereto find moreClassroom Resourcesfor this title!More from Prestwick HouseLiteratureLiterary Touchstone ClassicsLiterature Teaching UnitsGrammar and WritingCollege and Career Readiness: WritingGrammar for WritingVocabularyVocabulary Power PlusVocabulary from Latin and Greek RootsReadingReading Informational TextsReading Literature
Vocabulary From Literature for Their Eyes WereWatching Godby Zora Neale Hurstonwritten by Elizabeth ScottCopyright 2007 by Prestwick House, Inc., P.O. Box 658, Clayton, DE 19938.1-800-932-4593. www.prestwickhouse.com Permission to copy this unit forclassroom use is extended to purchaser for his or her personal use. This material,in whole or part, may not be copied for resale.ISBN 978-1-60843-636-1Item No. 302379
T h e i r E y e s W e r e Wa t c h i n g G o dTable of ContentsInformation for Instructors. 4Chapters 1-5Activity I. 6Activity II. 7Activity III. 9Activity IV. 12Activity V. 14Activity VI. 16Chapters 6-10Activity I. 17Activity II. 18Activity III. 21Activity IV. 24Activity V. 27Activity VI. 28Chapters 11-15Activity I. 29Activity II. 30Activity III. 32Activity IV. 35Activity V. 37Activity VI. 38Chapters 16-20Activity I. 39Activity II. 40Activity III. 43Activity IV. 46Activity V. 49Activity VI. 50Vocabulary Test. 52Glossary. 54Answer Key for Activities. 58Answer Key for Crossword Puzzles. 62Test Student Answer Sheet. 64Test Answer Key. 653 Copyright 2007, Prestwick House, Inc.
Vo c a b u l a r y F r o m L i t e r a t u r eActivity IMatching DefinitionsChapters 1-5Directions: Match each of the words below with its definition based on the context in whichthe word appears in the book. Use the page numbers in parentheses to locate the word.Then, look up the word in the dictionary and change any answers that are not correct.resignation (1)former (11)queer (16)mien (24)intimate (4)persistent (12)flounced (18)ether (25)treacherous (5)snagging (13)compel (21)commenced (10)desecrating (14)malice (22)1. strange2. an unresisting acceptance3. a manner of behavior or appearance4. previous; past5. to cause through force6. private; personal7. a desire to cause harm8. began9. dishonoring; polluting10. tangling; getting caught11. moved with exaggeration12. the clear sky; the heavens13. untrustworthy; unreliable14. continued; lasting Copyright 2007, Prestwick House, Inc.6
Vo c a b u l a r y F r o m L i t e r a t u r eActivity VRoots and PrefixesChapters 1-5I. The word elude comes from the Latin verb ludere, which means “to play,” and the prefix e/ex, which means “out” or “away from.” To elude is to slip from someone’s grasp;to remember where the word comes from, think of a playful animal escaping from thehands of someone trying to catch it. Other words from ludere include:ludicrouspreludealludedeludea. Which of these words means1. an opening piece; an introduction2. ridiculous3. to hint at; to suggest4. to trick, deceive, misleadb. Now fill in the sentences below with the words from the list above. 1. It was such a(n) idea that Brandon burst into laughter.2. Don’t yourself into thinking you can win the swim meetwithout practicing.3. Li to the crime that had happened, but he did notmention it directly.4. We enjoyed the clowns at the circus, but they were only a(n)to the really good acts. Copyright 2007, Prestwick House, Inc.14
T h e i r E y e s W e r e Wa t c h i n g G o d2. Then Joe Starks realized all the meanings and his vanity bled like a flood. Janie had robbedhim of his illusion of irresistible maleness that all men cherish, which was terrible. Thething that Saul’s daughter had done to David. But Janie had done worse, she had castdown his empty armor before men and they had laughed, would keep on laughing. Whenhe paraded his possessions hereafter, they would not consider the two together. They’dlook with envy at the things and pity the man that owned them. When he sat in judgmentit would be the same. Good-for-nothing’s like Dave and Lum and Jim wouldn’t changeplace with him. For what can excuse a man in the eyes of other men for lack of strength?Raggedy-behind squirts of sixteen and seventeen would be giving him their merciless pityout of their eyes while their mouths said something humble. There was nothing to do inlife anymore. Ambition was useless. And the cruel deceit of Janie! (Pgs. 79-80)Synonym for vanity:Synonym for illusion:Definition for irresistible:Definition for cherish:Definition for cast:19 Copyright 2007, Prestwick House, Inc.
Vo c a b u l a r y F r o m L i t e r a t u r eActivity IVCompleting SentencesChapters 6-10Directions: Try to determine the meaning of each highlighted word from context clues.Then‚ complete the sentence that follows in a way that shows you understand the word. Ifyou need help, consult a dictionary.Example:But then when Lige or Sam or Walter or some of the other big picture talkers wereusing a side of the world for a canvas, Joe would hustle her off inside the store to sellsomething. (Pg. 54)Sentence Starter Containing the Vocabulary WordSamantha wanted to hustle becauseCompleted SentenceSamantha wanted to hustle because she was scared and wanted to leave as quickly as possible.1. “You’se Mrs. Mayor Starks, Janie. I god, Ah can’t see what uh woman uh yo’ stabilitywould want tuh be treasurin’ all dat gum-grease from folks dat don’t even own de housedey sleep in. ’Tain’t no earthly use. They’s jus’ some puny humans playin’ round de toesuh Time.” (Pg. 54)The puny dog2. The brute jerked up his head, laid back his ears and rushed to the attack. Lum had torun for safety. Five or six more men left the porch and surrounded the fractious beast,goosing him in the sides and making him show his temper. (Pg. 56)Jack was so fractious that Copyright 2007, Prestwick House, Inc.24
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Prestwick House, Inc. Visit our website at: www.prestwickhouse.com 1SBN: 978-1-58049-817-3 Item No. 302372 Vocabulary study based on literature enhances the study of both. Prestwick House, inc.
