Word Wizard

Ragweed

Section 1: p. 1-20

Word 1:

1. Write down the word imminent, the page 3, and the paragraph number 2.
2. Copy the sentence from the book in which the word appears. "This notice of his imminent departure caused Clover to fling her paws around Ragweed’s neck and give him a nuzzle about his right ear."
3. Re-read the sentence in which the word appears. Think about the word, the sentence, and the story. Write down what part of speech you think the word is adjective. Now, write down what you think the word means. Pressing, forthcoming.
4. Look up the word in the dictionary. Using the dictionary definition and everything you know about the word, write your definition of the word. Happening very soon or about to happen.
5. Write down an explanation telling how this word adds meaning to the story. Think about the characters, plot, setting, theme, etc. Everything that happens in this chapter relies on what is about to happen in the story line. Most of the events in the book are based upon what will happen next or what has already happened.

Word 2:

1. Write down the word brimming, the page 4, and the paragraph number 4.
2. Copy the sentence from the book in which the word appears. "The Spring air was brimming with a delicate sweetness; the vaulting blue sky seemed endless, the sun warn and embracing."
3. Re-read the sentence in which the word appears. Think about the word, the sentence, and the story. Write down what part of speech you think the word is verb. Now, write down what you think the word means. Full of; filled with.
4. Look up the word in the dictionary. Using the dictionary definition and everything you know about the word, write your definition of the word. Filled to capacity; getting ready to overflow.
5. Write down an explanation telling how this word adds meaning to the story. Think about the characters, plot, setting, theme, etc. This word adds meaning to the story because it not only describes the atmosphere that Ragweed is leaving, but it also describes the extreme amount of happiness that Ragweed is feeling.

Word 3:

1. Write down the word yearning, the page 8, and the paragraph number 6.
2. Copy the sentence from the book in which the word appears. "Off to see the world, eh?" the vole echoed, yearning and regret mingling in his voice."
3. Re-read the sentence in which the word appears. Think about the word, the sentence, and the story. Write down what part of speech you think the word is noun. Now, write down what you think the word means. A feeling of want or desire.
4. Look up the word in the dictionary. Using the dictionary definition and everything you know about the word, write your definition of the word. A feeling of a strong craving or desire.
5. Write down an explanation telling how this word adds meaning to the story. Think about the characters, plot, setting, theme, etc. Throughout the entire first section of this book, Ragweed tells about many desires that he has. However, in this situation, the reader is forced to realize that other characters have desires and wants just as large and adventurous as Ragweed.

Word 4:

1. Write down the word brazen, the page 16, and the paragraph number 3.
2. Copy the sentence from the book in which the word appears. "But nowadays Amperville mice had not just increased in number, they had become brazen."
3. Re-read the sentence in which the word appears. Think about the word, the sentence, and the story. Write down what part of speech you think the word is verb. Now, write down what you think the word means. Brave.
4. Look up the word in the dictionary. Using the dictionary definition and everything you know about the word, write your definition of the word. Brave or impudent.
5. Write down an explanation telling how this word adds meaning to the story. Think about the characters, plot, setting, theme, etc. This word adds meaning to the story because it describes how Ragweed, and all of the other mice, have to act in the city if they expect to survive the wrath of Silversides.

(Adj.)