As the Vocabulary Enricher, it is your job to look for especially important vocabulary words within the book. Words chosen should be:
* Important * Unfamiliar * Different * Puzzling * Funny * Used in an unusual way * Interesting
Create a table similar to the one below and list a minimum of 5 words you feel would be worth discussing with your group. You will also need to write the dictionary defintion of the word. To create the table you need one row for each word and two columns.
Vocabulary Word
Definition
Enricher
One who makes someone richer.
Week 1
rucksack
a bag with shoulder straps
Week 2
Hoodlums
A person who engages in crime and violence a hooligan or a gangster.
Murmur
a soft distinct sound made by a person or a group of people speaking quietly or at a distance.
Week 3
Ration
a fixed amount to each person during a time of shortage,as in wartime.
Week 4
unwavering-steady or resolute;not wavering
chrysanthemum-a popular plant of the daisy family having brightly colored ornamental flowers
applique-oriental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn or struck onto a large piece of fabric to form pictures or patterns
mourning-the expression of deep sorrow for someone who died
Week 5
Deftly-Neatly skillful and quick in ones movements
Reluctant-Unwilling and hestitant
Gnarled-Knobbly rough and twisted
Surge-A sudden powerful movement or a powerful emotion
Typhus-A disease caused by ricketaise
Psalm-A sacred poem or hymn
Casket-A box or chest for holding
Rummaging-To search untidily through amass
Shabby-In a poor condition
Godspeed-An expression of good wishes
Sabath-A day of religous observance
Churning-To move about vigorously
As the Vocabulary Enricher, it is your job to look for especially important vocabulary words within the book. Words chosen should be:
* Important * Unfamiliar * Different * Puzzling * Funny * Used in an unusual way * Interesting
Create a table similar to the one below and list a minimum of 5 words you feel would be worth discussing with your group. You will also need to write the dictionary defintion of the word. To create the table you need one row for each word and two columns.
Week 4
unwavering-steady or resolute;not waveringchrysanthemum-a popular plant of the daisy family having brightly colored ornamental flowers
applique-oriental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn or struck onto a large piece of fabric to form pictures or patterns
mourning-the expression of deep sorrow for someone who died
Week 5
Deftly-Neatly skillful and quick in ones movements
Reluctant-Unwilling and hestitant
Gnarled-Knobbly rough and twisted
Surge-A sudden powerful movement or a powerful emotion
Typhus-A disease caused by ricketaise
Psalm-A sacred poem or hymn
Casket-A box or chest for holding
Rummaging-To search untidily through amass
Shabby-In a poor condition
Godspeed-An expression of good wishes
Sabath-A day of religous observance
Churning-To move about vigorously