Word Wizard
Section 4
Your job as word wizard is to complete your role sheet for 4 of the following words. Write down the word, the page, and the paragraph where you found the word. Re-read the sentence in which the word appears. Look up the word in the dictionary. Using the dictionary definition and everything that you know about the word, write your definition of the word. 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. Make your word wizard card. Be sure to include your word in large print. On the other side of the card you should draw a picture to represent your word, the word, and the definition of the word. Complete a daily vocabulary activity that goes with your word(s).
staunchly pg. 120, par. 3
quavered pg. 121, par. 5
steadfast pg. 121, par. 6
nuisance pg. 139, par. top of the page
indignantly pg. 140, par. 3
dastardly pg. 140, par. 4
mused pg. 148, par. 7
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