Word 1:
1. Write down the word refreshment, the page 11,
and the paragraph number 1.2. Copy the sentence from the book in which the word appears.
"They're at the refreshment stand."
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. Something that satisfies.
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. Something that makes fresh or fresher.
5. Write down an explanation telling how this word adds meaning to the story. Think about the characters, plot, setting, theme, etc.
This word is
a descriptive word. If you were to say they're at the drink or snack stand
it wouldn't sound as interesting. Refreshment adds
color
to the story.
1. Write down the word describe,
the page 17, and
the paragraph number 1.
2. Copy the sentence from the book in which the word appears.
"Can you describe the bicycle?"
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. To give information about.
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. To give an account of in words.
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
to the story, because Ms. Benson is asking Cam for specific details about
the bicycle. She is asking for exact information
and
that is what you do when you are describing something.
Word 3:
1. Write down the word strapped,
the page 23, and
the paragraph number 3.
2. Copy the sentence from the book in which the word appears.
"She turned off a radio strapped to her waist."
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. Attached to.
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. Fastened or attached with a strap.
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
to the story because it gives you a visual image of Debby and her radio.
It could say she turned off her radio, but it says she
turned
off a radio strapped to her waist. You can picture this in your head.
