1. Vocabulary- Week 1 Old Yeller By: Fred Gipson

2. Words to Know

3. Directions – Guess the Definition You will be given two definitions for each word. One will be the true definition, and one will be a phony definition. Your job will be to choose the definition that you think is correct. You have a white board… If you think Choice 1 is correct, write a number one on the white board If you think Choice 2 is correct, write a number two on the white board

4. speckled Choice 1 A glitter- like shine which occurs at night when you look at lights. Choice 2 Marked with many small spots.

5. speckled Part of Speech: ADJ Definition: Marked with many small spots. Example: A speckled egg

6. romping Choice 1 Playing in a rough, energetic way; to rush and tumble. Choice 2 A type of dance in which two people dance gracefully across the floor.

7. romping Part of Speech: Verb Definition: Playing in a rough, energetic way; to rush and tumble Example: romping dogs

8. nub Choice 1 Lump or small piece Choice 2 To push someone out of the way

9. nub Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A lump or small piece Example: A pencil that has been sharpened to a nub

10. lunging Choice 1 Laying out in the sun Choice 2 Moving suddenly forward; thrust

11. lunging Part of Speech: Verb Definition: moving suddenly forward, thrust Example: A football player lunging to catch the ball

12. slung Choice 1 To throw, cast, or fling. Choice 2 To stand in a relaxed position, to lean against something.

13. slung Part of Speech: Verb Definition: to throw, cast, fling Example: A slingshot is used to throw things such as rocks.

14. rowdy Choice 1 Messy, dirty, unclean. Choice 2 Rough, disorderly, quarrelsome.

15. rowdy Part of Speech: ADJ Definition: rough, disorderly, quarrelsome. Example: The children in this picture are rowdy.

16. Now that you have seen the words and definitions… At your tables you will find a plastic bag for each person Inside the bag you will find our vocabulary words, and their definitions. You will also find some phony definitions- so be careful! Match the word with its definition Glue the words/definitions into your journal. After you glue each word and definition draw a picture to represent the word so you can remember it!

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