Name __________________________________ Date _______________________
Define each of the following words 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.
“I’m not sure yet, but I know there’s something funny about that rabbit. That’s why I have to keep alert.”
“But look at you – you’re exhausted. You sleep all the time. How can you call that alert?”
Bunnicula – page 26
o Based on the context, what do you think “alert” means?
o Using a dictionary, define “alert” in a way that MAKES SENSE to YOU.
o Now that you understand what “alert” means, explain why Chester
The title of chapter three is “Some Unusual Goings-On.”
Determine if this is an appropriate title and explain your reasoning using text-relevant support.
