Word Wizard

 Section 1  p. 1-36

1.       Write down the word ________, the page ____, and paragraph number _________.

 

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

 

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 ____________________________________.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

     * Based upon the words the students have selected the teacher will create vocabulary activities using the words they chose.

 

1. For information on Word Wizard click

 

2. Example of Word Wizard

 

3. Vocabulary Activities that can be used by the teacher

 

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