“Seventh Grade”

1. By Gary Soto “Seventh Grade” Spelling and Vocabulary Words

2. impression • an outward appearance based on looks and actions Students that show up for class on time make good impressions on their teachers.

3. exposition • the beginning of a story where we are introduced to the characters, setting, and conflict *Exposition

4. climax • the highest point of action or interest in a story; the turning point *Climax

5. resolution • the end of the story where all loose ends are tied up *Resolution

6. quiver • to shake with a slight, rapid movement The turkey began to quiver as it sensed that Thanksgiving was rapidly approaching.

7. ferocity • fierceness; extreme intensity The crab’s pure ferocity was evident as he clicked his angry claws in mid-air…

8. linger • to continue to stay; delay leaving The smell of the freshly cut flowers lingered in the air.

9. portly • stout or overweight The orange cat in the three-piece suit was quite portly; he had to waddle down the hall.

10. unison • harmony or agreement; as with one voice The entire group of kids sang “The Wheels on the Bus” in unison.

11. sheepishly • with a bashful or embarrassed look The boy grinned sheepishly as his seventh grade crush handed him the papers he’d dropped all over the floor.