Unit 3, week 5

Why des Gil say that chess is like an "evil queen" ?

He feels that chess ruled his life, took all his time and attention, and caused him to miss out on fun and friends.

What detail from the story helps you realize that the guest that David is having over is really important to him?

He is trying to get Dad to leave so he is alone, and he is dressed very fancy shmancy!

Why does Gil have such strong emotions? What example from the story helps us understand him as very emotional?

He is very exaggerated, and always talks about the fantastic effects chess had on his life.

remote

isolated; from a distance

reception

quality of the sound and picture reproduced in a television or phone

rummage

search thoroughly in a disorderly way

pawn

the lowest ranking piece in chess

rustling

the sound of something gentlly rubbing together

effortless

without any hard work

penniless

without any money

What is an antonym?

OPOSSITE meanings

How would you describe Gil's character?

Overly emotional, has very strong emotions/feelings

Prodigy

A child who shows special talent/skill

What does Gill say that helps you understand the meaning of "evil queen"

Before you know it, you're sitting alone in the lunchroom.... wondering where all your so-called friends went

What does the term "EVIL QUEEN" mean in regards to chess?

Chess is an evil queen because it ruled his life and took all of his time/attention. It caused him to miss out on fun time with friends.

What conclusion can you draw about how David feels about the guest he invited over?

The guest is VERY important to him

Is LOST and FOUND a pair of SYNONYMS, or ANTONYMS?

antonyms

resume

begin again