Lesson 1: Introducing the Big Question
Unit 3: Facts and Visions
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Thematic Vocabulary
argument: n. a disagreement, often involving anger; other forms: argue, arguing, argumentative
compromise: n. a solution in which people agree to accept less than what they origi- nally wanted; other forms: compromised, compromising
irritate: v. to make someone feel annoyed or impatient; other forms: irritation, irritated, irritating
oppose: v. to be against or to disagree; other forms: opposition, opposing, opponent viewpoint: n. a person’s way of thinking about a subject or issue DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions using the number of vocabulary words specified. You can use words more than once, but you must use all five Thematic Vocabulary words. You might use the “other forms” of the words, as shown above.
Rosa and Ellen shared a bedroom at home. Their mother suggested that they repaint the walls, make new curtains, and rearrange the furniture. At first, the sisters were excited about the project. However, their differences of opinion soon brought a conflict.
“I hate the color pink!” Rosa stormed. “Why do we always have to do what you want?”
1. How might Ellen have responded? Use at least 2 vocabulary words in your answer.
Their older sister Paula heard them speaking angrily to each other. She tried to help. 2. What might Paula have said? Use at least 1 vocabulary word in your answer.
Paula got out a pencil and paper. She took notes as Rosa and Ellen each spoke about how she would like their room to look. Then, she made a suggestion. 3. What did she suggest? Use at least 2 vocabulary words in your answer.
Rosa wasn’t totally satisfied, but at least Ellen had listened to some of her ideas. 4. How did the girls resolve their conflict? Use at least 1 vocabulary word in your answer.
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