LITERACY UNIT 1 b Read the following description. “Before him, at a little distance, reclined a very large and very fat man, with a wide, pulpy face, and a stern expression. His large head was very grey; and his whiskers, which he wore only around his face, like a frame, were grey also. His clothing was of rich stuff, but old, and slightly frayed in places. One of his swollen legs had a pillow under it, and was wrapped in bandages. This sterncountenanced invalid was the dread Henry VIII” Read these phrases. Which words would you use to fill in the blanks? What do I have to do? 1. Check the words the songwriters used to complete the phrases in bold. How are they different from the ones you used 2. Listen to the song and read its lyrics. Underline the phrases that describe people Circle the phrases that describe places Highlight the phrases that describe what other people or things are doing. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. Picture yourself in a boat on a river, With tangerine trees and marmalade skies Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly, A girl with kaleidoscope eyes. Cellophane flowers of yellow and green, Towering over your head. Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes, And she's gone. Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Follow her down to a bridge by a fountain Where rocking horse people eat marshmellow pies, Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers, That grow so incredibly high. Newspaper taxis appear on the shore, Waiting to take you away. Climb in the back with your head in the clouds, And you're gone. Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Picture yourself on a train in a station, With plasticine porters with looking glass ties, Suddenly someone is there at the turnstyle, The girl with the kaleidoscope eyes. Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Lucy in the sky with diamonds Describing people Face Shape Skin and Complexion Complexion is the natural appearance and color of the skin, especially of the face. For example, “Mary has a soft, creamy complexion.” Wrinkled: covered with lines or loose folds of skin; often associated with age Freckled: sprinkled or covered with light brown spots Ruddy: skin that has a reddish tint; may have the appearance of sunburn Tanned: skin with a warm, golden-brown tint Rosy or fresh-faced: pink-cheeked, fair complexion that glows with a hint of pink Other skin-related adjectives: pale, fair, spotless, silky, smooth, babysoft, glowing, paper-thin or translucent (as with a very old person), sunburned, peeling, rough, weathered, craggy (= full of wrinkles), dry, brown, dark Eyes Shape, size, and appearance Eye color: black, brown, hazel, green, blue, violet, gray, amber Eye expressions: piercing, mesmerizing, sad, sorrowful, haunted, gentle, sympathetic, warm, compassionate, expressive, bright, twinkling, lively, dancing, laughing, shifty, sly, distrusting, sleepy Mouth and Lips Lip shape and size: Mouth expressions: laugh, smile, beam, grin, frown, grimace, scowl, sneer, curl, pout Adjectives describing the mouth or mouth expressions: toothy, toothless, gap-toothed, kind, sweet, dimpled, relaxed, firm, serious, cruel, snarling Hair Hair color: black, brunette, brown, chestnut-brown, blond, honeyblond, golden-blond, ash-blond, fair, red, gray, silver, white Texture or appearance: wispy fuzzy wavy curly kinky wild untamed unmanageable straight spiky buzzed shaved cropped parted Neatlycombed cascading dull frizzy stiff tamed Lots of hair: thick, full, lustrous, bushy, coarse, wiry, stiff Little hair: thin, scraggly, fine, baby-fine, downy, wispy, limp, flat, balding, bald, bald spot, receding (gradual loss of hair at the front of the head) Treated hair: permed, dyed, bleached, highlighted, weaved, streaked, colored Hair styles: Braids Ponytail Pigtails Bun Messy bun Ringlets Cornrows Bangs Bob Flip Facial Hair Hair: beard, goatee, mustache, soul patch, sideburns Beard growth: stubble, fuzz, peach fuzz, bristles; five o’clock shadow (describes new beard growth that is shadowy in appearance. It is usually more noticeable late in the day on the jaw, chin, or cheek area, but some men purposely grow five o’clock shadows.) Body Build: small, slim, slight, thin, lean, willowy, skinny, angular, bony, fine-boned, chunky, chubby, large, portly, plump, muscular Clothing Fabric: denim, twill, wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, tulle, velvet, leather Bottoms: jeans, skinny jeans, cargo pants, yoga pants, pleated pants, slacks, trousers, overalls, sweatpants, crop pants, capris, skirt, shorts, board shorts, bermuda shorts Tops and shirts: Other clothing: dress, gown, frock, pinafore, uniform, coveralls, costume, pajamas, bathrobe, robe, vest, jacket, blazer, coat, apron Footwear: socks, stockings, shoes, slippers, sandals, flip-flops, mules, loafers, heels, pumps, boots, ankle boots, riding boots, slouch boots, athletic shoes, sneakers, tennis shoes, gym shoes, runners, trainers, Chucks Accessories: mittens, gloves, hat, cap, head wrap, bandana, scarf, muffler, necklace, choker, bracelet, ring, earrings, cuffs, cufflinks, purse, clutch, bag, tote, sunglasses, eyeglasses, glasses Adjectives (appearance): stylish, natty, smart, chic, classy, elegant, polished, draped, flowing, sheer, casual, relaxed, carefree, starched, crisp, sharp, dressy, lacy, shiny, shimmering, sparkling, glittery, sloppy, torn, ripped, tattered, disheveled, slovenly, tacky, unkempt, faded, scratchy, worn, frayed, nubby, rough, smooth, pliable, warm, soft, quilted, knit Characteristics of Adventure Fiction The tradition of compelling tales about heroic adventurers is as old as storytelling itself. In Homer's classic the "Odyssey," believed to have been written around 700 B.C., the hero Odysseus goes on a perilous, decade-long quest to find his wife. Even though thousands of years have passed since that tale was first told, adventure fiction continues to be popular because of its timeless elements. A Heroic Protagonist Heroes in adventure stories are usually male and, in children's literature, often a boy whose quick thinking and cleverness saves him from dangerous situations, whether real or imagined. Yet heroes aren't perfect, and their flaws often serve to make them seem more human and to move the story forward. Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Don Quixote are classic heroic protagonists. Heroes from adventure-fantasy, where the author places the story in a magical realm, include Bilbo Baggins, Harry Potter, and Lewis Carroll's Alice. A Journey or Quest It may seem that a journey or quest is essential to the genre because without it there is no adventure. While certainly true, there is another, more important reason for such a challenge in adventure fiction: What the hero encounters often changes him, whether it corrects a flaw, matures his personality, or gives him a greater understanding. At the end of his adventure, Tom Sawyer, for example, is still an adolescent but his perspective has matured. Frodo's journey in "The Lord of Rings" trilogy is more transformative, deeper and darker. Unusual Locations Whether it is a familiar place during another time or a contemporary tale in a faraway setting, location is more than a backdrop for the characters. It is often a character itself. "The Call of the Wild," a story set in the Canadian wilderness during the gold rush of the 1800s, was first serialized in "The Saturday Evening Post" in 1903. This thencontemporary tale was so popular that it was published as a book and is still widely read to this day, in part because of its now historical setting. Action and Danger The genre is also known for dangerous and often violent action the hero encounters during his journey. In a series of books written by Tom Clancey, protagonist Jack Ryan starts off as a analyst for the CIA who goes through an unintended career progression filled with action. Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts is also filled with violent battles and confrontations with evil. No matter the setting, real or magical, adventures are not characteristically peaceful or placid. A heroic protagonist _______________________ Unusual Locations ____________ The adventures of King Arthur Action and Danger ____________ A journey or quest ___________
