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This lesson explores vocabulary related to societal terms like “pandemic,” “democracy,” and “gregarious.” Throughout history, various pandemics such as smallpox and tuberculosis have impacted societies. In democratic countries, elections are a hallmark of governance. The term “gregarious,” as seen in the character of Alan, describes sociable individuals who thrive in community settings. Additionally, the significance of writing, as exemplified by S.E. Hinton’s early manuscript of "The Outsiders," highlights the importance of transcription in capturing history and stories.
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dem/o,demi: people Throughout history there have been a number of pandemics, such as smallpox and tuberculosis. In countries with democratic governments, there are frequent elections.
greg: flock Because Alan was such a gregarious person, he never missed a party. Reverend Martin Luther King was opposed to segregating schools based on the color of a person’s skin.
scrib, script: to write S.E. Hinton published her first manuscript, The Outsiders, when she was just 17 years old. She transcribed every word he said during his interview with the police.