Word Wizard

Section 4

1.       Write down the word _descended__, the page _62_, and paragraph number __2__.

2.       Copy the sentence from the book in which the word appears.

            Beezus snapped on the basement light and descended the steps.

3.       Re-read the sentence in which the word appears.  Think about the word, the sentence, and the story.  Look up the word in the dictionary.  Using the dictionary definition and everything you know about the word, write your definition of the word __to go down______.

4.       Write down an explanation telling how this word adds meaning to the story.  What does this word have to do with the story? Think about the characters, plot, setting, theme, etc.

         Instead of saying went down the stairs, they use a word that means the same thing but sounds more “grown up.”  The girls have to deal with a very important situation and bye using this word; we see that they are more mature than we would think.

5.      Make your word wizard card.  Be sure to include in LARGE PRINT your word and the page and paragraph number.   On the other side of the card you should draw a picture to represent your word, the word, and the definition of the word.

DESCENDED pg. 62 par. 2

Descended- to come down from another source.

6.  Complete a daily vocabulary activity that goes with your word(s).

SENTENCE STEM

            Susie descended to the basement because she    heard a noise and wanted to see what it was                          .