Name __________________________________ Date _______________________
Define the following word using both textual clues and a dictionary. As always, the purpose of vocabulary work is to develop an understanding of what the word means. Many times you will come across a definition in a dictionary that doesn’t exactly make sense to you. In this case, you should do a couple of things:
- Use the dictionary to help you understand unfamiliar words in the definition?
- Look up the vocabulary word using a different dictionary.
- Consider each definition listed because some words have multiple meanings. So, identifying the one that matches the context can make all the difference in your understanding.
Ben, afraid to move or even breath, could not believe they were deserting him. But then he heard their footsteps leave the room, Aunt Rose’s swift, Hana’s dragging a little.
Different Dragons – page 110
o Based on the context, what do you think “swift” means?
o Using a dictionary, define “swift” in a way that MAKES SENSE to YOU.
o Now that you understand the meaning of the word “swift,” explain why Aunt Rose’s footsteps were swift while Hana’s were dragging.
