Anticipation Guide for the “Ma’am” Reading

NAME: PERIOD: DATE:

Using the definition, give an example of how the vocabulary word is used.
The example could either be a sentence that uses the vocabulary word or a
list of similar words.

For the non-example, write a sentence or list of words that mean the opposite
of the vocabulary word instead of a random word.

Finally, draw a picture that represents the vocabulary word. Symbols are
okay to use too .

Vocabulary Word Definition Example Non-example Picture

Cynicism A belief that people are

motivated by selfish
desires

Snark Mocking or overly

critical comments

Beneficiary A person who receives

benefits from someone
that wants to provide
some form of help

Clearinghouse An organization that

collects and sends out
information

Unremitting Never relaxing

Legislator A government official

who makes laws
 Read each of the statements in the boxes below. Put a “checkmark” next to the
statement if you agree with it and an “x” if you don’t.

Explain why you agree, or disagree, in the boxes below the statements. You will
discuss your answers with your group members when the timer goes off.

“People aren’t charitable enough.” “Helping others take too much time and effort.”

“Positivity can be contagious.” “I can cause change within a community.”