Word Wizard
Grace's Letter to Lincoln
Section 2: pages 23-48
Choose three of the following words and complete the job of word wizard.
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.
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penetrated p. 29 |
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exaggerated p. 45 |
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gumption p. 43 |
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emerged p. 28 |
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cunning p. 36 |
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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).
Vocabulary Activities
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Synonym |
Word |
Antonym |
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penetrated |
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emerged
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cunning
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Word Networks:
What situations, things, or words come to mind when you think of the word cunning?
What situations, things, or words come to mind when you think of the word exaggerated?
What situations, things, or words come to mind when you think of the word emerged?