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.
Once inside the dining room door, Bunnicula awakened in great bewilderment. It is not everyday, after all, that one finds oneself, upon awakening, hanging from the jaws of a fellow creature – even so caring and gentle a creature as myself.
Bunnicula – page 86
o Based on the context, what do you think “bewilderment” means?
o Using a dictionary, define “bewilderment” in a way that MAKES SENSE to YOU.
o Consider the definition of “bewilderment” in the context above. Illustrate what this part of the story on page 86 looks like in your mind. You should be able to explain why your illustration contains certain elements – these elements should reflect what the author was trying to communicate to the reader.
