4/5/2017  Ahhh. But another fun blog about vocabulary.  Who doesn't like to use a new word every now and then, especially if used correctly or in a way that enhances one's writing! I do! But as a student, it can be confusing on what a word is, or what a phrase might mean, or be familiar but used in a different way.  

Vocabulary Enricher- This role is to record important words for that day's reading. Words that are unusual, unknown, or that stand out in some way are usually chosen by the student. Their page number and definition is also recorded. Often students do not see this role as particularly stimulating; however, it can be a role suited to students who are still developing confidence in English classes or textual analysis.

(Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literature_circle

Definitions looked up at http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/

wince:  to tighten the muscles of the face briefly and suddenly in a show of pain, worry, or embarrassment. (Lord, 2006, p. 67)

radiates: to express strongly an emotion or quality, or (of an emotion orquality) to be expressed strongly by someone. (Lord, 2006, p. 80)

Definitions looked up at https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/varmint

varmint: is an informal word that means wild animal or critter. (Lord, 2006, p. 85)

jostle:  describes being bumped and pushed in a horde of people. (Lord, 2006, p. 96)

murky:  is dim, gloomy or hard to see through clearly. (Lord, 2006, p. 116)