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Word Wizard: The words a writer chooses are an important ingredient of the author’s craft. Your job is to be on the lookout for words that have special meaning in today’s reading selection.
Note: When discussing vocabulary, you should always refer back to the text in order to examine the word in context.
- Jot down puzzling or unfamiliar words while you are reading. Later, look up the definitions in either a dictionary or some other source.
- You may also run across words that stand out somehow in the reading – words that are repeated a lot, used in an unusual way, or are crucial to the meaning of the text. Mark these special words, too, and be ready to share your ideas on their usage to the group.
Note: When discussing vocabulary, you should always refer back to the text in order to examine the word in context.