absurdity - Ridiculously inappropriate or
unreasonable, irrationality, silliness, ludicrousness, meaninglessnessActivities
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Vocabulary
absurdity - Ridiculously inappropriate or
unreasonable, irrationality, silliness, ludicrousness, meaninglessness
absurdity - When Hattie told me that this earl or that duke loved her, I laughed over the absurdity of it to him.
predicament -
A situation, especially an unpleasant, troublesome, or trying one, from
which extrication is difficult, dilemma, tight spot
predicament - Page 15 - But of course, at that time, we had no choice if any of us were ever to get out of our predicament.
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A Shield and Sword
Make your own shield and sword.
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Swords can be made from an empty wrapping paper roll. Flatten the roll. Cut one end into a point. Wrap the roll with silver duck tape. Add a piece of poster board to make the handle. Wrap the bottom of the sword with black electrician's tape. |
Helmets for the Knights and Hats for the Ladies
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Can you believe this helmet was made from an ordinary milk jug? See the directions below. Follow them to make your own helmet. |
Make helmets or cone shaped hats.
| A helmet may be made from a gallon milk jug. Cut out the side opposite the handle and the bottom of the jug. The opening you cut needs to be large enough to put your face through. From the left over pieces of plastic cut a chin strap. Staple the chin strap onto the helmet. Cover the helmet with aluminum foil. Add a paper plume at the top of the helmet. |
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Girls may wish to make a cone hat instead. Use a large piece of poster board. Cut it into a half circle shape. Roll the poster board into a cone shape and staple the back seam securely. Add a long scarf to the point. This may be taped to the inside before rolling. Staple two ribbons on the sides so that the hat may be tied under the chin when wearing. |
