The Secret of Heron Creek Chapters 9 & 10

Vocabulary: 1. shrill 2. distinct 3. confinement 4. seeping 5. signal 6. cruel

In your response journal:

1. 2. 3. 4. Write each word Find and copy the definition that matches the meaning of the word. Write an original sentence for each word. Write a synonym or antonym for each word.

Example Sentences: The dog's bark was high-pitched and shrill. His voice is distinct and easily recognized. He was sent to his bedroom for confinement as a punishment. Water was seeping in the cracks of the boat. She gave the signal to start the race. The cruel remark hurt my feelings. Definitions: hurtful or really mean an action used to communicate something restraint or imprisonment dripping or oozing into or out of something a high-pitched and piercing voice having unique and specific characteristics

Write an answer to each of the following questions using complete sentences.

Chapter Nine Questions 1. Why do you think Williams could not sleep? 2. Do you think that Mr. Harrigan will be able to capture Chessie? Why or Why not? 3. What would a good title for this chapter be? Chapter Ten Questions 1. If you were William, what would you do to save Chessie from Mr. Harrigan? 2. What would a good title for this chapter be?