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Vocabulary Sentences and Games Lana Button’s Book
Willow’s Whispers
2/25/2010
Lessons Created by Stacey Shubitz
Vocabulary Sentences and Games from Willow’s Whispers | Written by Lana Button | Illustrated by Tania Howells
MONDAY
Vocabulary – Reread the sections of Willow’s Whispers that include these words. Share definitions and teacher-created sentences that include the vocabulary words, as well.
Crinkle: to make bends or small wrinkles in o Sentence from the text: She drank it anyway, even though it made her lip
crinkle.o Teacher-created sentence: When he smelled the skunk’s odor, it made his nose
crinkle. Scuffed: to shuffle; to move without lifting the feet
o Sentence from the text: Willow scuffed her feet to her usual spot, at the end of the line.
o Teacher-created sentence: He looked down at his hands and scuffed his feet on the floor when his mother asked him, “Did you eat the last cookie?”
Sneer: to move the mouth in a way that shows disrespect or dislikeo Sentence from the text: "Excuse me?" sneered Kristabelle.o Teacher-created sentence: The teenager sneered at her mother when she was
told she wouldn’t get a raise in her allowance. Stirring: commotion; to interrupt the quiet of
o Sentence from the text: Something was stirring way inside Willow.o Teacher-created sentence: Anger was stirring inside of me when I found out the
airline lost my checked luggage. Trumpeted: to make something known publicly; to say something loudly
o Sentence from the text: At playtime, when Kristabelle tried to snatch away the dollhouse baby, Willow trumpeted, "I'm playing with her."
o Teacher-created sentence: “Can someone answer the door?” my dad trumpeted since he was busy on the phone.
Wiggle: moving back and forth quickly; shifting from side to side o Sentence from the text: But one day your voice will wiggle its way out.o Teacher-created sentence: The baby wanted to wiggle out his highchair so he
could crawl on the floor.
Acknowledgment: Material from Willow’s Whispers written by Lana Button and illustrated by Tania Howells is used by permission of Kids Can Press Ltd., Toronto. Text © 2010 Lana Button.
Idea Completions
1. My face will crinkle up when…2. My feet scuff on the floor when…
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3. I might sneer at a classmate if…4. One reason I might be stirring in my sleep is…5. I trumpeted my story in front of the class because…6. I didn’t mean to wiggle when the teacher was talking, but…
Silently Show Me
1. Silently show me how you’d look if you were sneering at a teacher who gave you a lot of homework on the weekend. (Wait for the kids to all do it, then have them go back to a “neutral” position.)
2. Silently show me how you were stirring after a nap. (Wait for the kids to all do it, then have them go back to a “neutral” position.)
3. Silently show me how your feet would move if you were scuffing them back and forth. (Wait for the kids to all do it, then have them go back to a “neutral” position.)
4. Silently show me what your face would look like if you were trumpeting good news to your friends. (Wait for the kids to all do it, then have them go back to a “neutral” position.)
5. Silently show me how you’d crinkle your mouth and nose. (Wait for the kids to all do it, then have them go back to a “neutral” position.)
6. Silently show me how you’d wiggle your head, without moving your body. (Wait for the kids to all do it, then have them go back to a “neutral” position.)
“Word Association”
You give students a scenario, synonym or an alternate definition and then they have to come up with the vocabulary term.
1. Which word would describe saying something loudly? (trumpeted)2. Which word would describe some kind of commotion or unrest? (stirring)3. Which word would describe shifting from side to side? (wiggled)4. Which word would describe shifting your mouth in a disrespectful way? (sneer)5. Which word would describe shuffling in place? (scuffed)6. Which word would describe bending something slightly? (crinkle)
TUESDAY
Review the definitions of the words & share sentences:
Crinkle: to make bends or small wrinkles in o Teacher-created sentence: I crinkled the program because I got bored during the
assembly. Scuffed: to shuffle; to move without lifting the feet
o Teacher-created sentence: The floor got scuffed when I ran in-place in gym class.
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Sneered: to move the mouth in a way that shows disrespect or dislikeo Teacher-created sentence: The popular group sneered at a group of students
they didn’t like as they walked by. Stirring: commotion; to interrupt the quiet of
o Teacher-created sentence: The news of the snow day caused the children to stir with excitement.
Trumpeted: to make something known publicly; to say something loudlyo Teacher-created sentence: I trumpeted my good news to everyone who was
standing in the hallway. Wiggle: moving back and forth quickly; shifting from side to side
o Teacher-created sentence: The first grader wiggled his tooth until it fell out.
Conozco/No Conozco– Day 1 of 3
1. State the word. If students think they know what it means they go to the side of the rug labeled “Conozco.” If they do not know what the word means, they go to the side of the rug labeled “No Conozco.”
2. A student on the “Conozco” side of the rug is asked what the definition of the vocabulary term is. If they don’t know they have to move to the other side of the room.
a. If the first student gets it correct, then ask other students to move if they didn’t know the meaning of the word because a different person will have to use the word in a sentence.
3. Another student is selected to use the word in a sentence where s/he makes a personal connection to it (e.g., I was groggy when I got up this morning since I stayed up late watching television.”).
a. Any student who cannot use the word in a sentence goes to the “No Conozco” side of the rug.
b. Have one more student share a sentence who is on the “Conozco” side of the rug.
4. All students return to the center of the rug for the next word to be called.
5. Repeat Steps 1 - 4 until all words have been called.
Word Maps Students work in small groups to fill-in word maps (one word/group). Here’s an example:
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Provide students with 5 – 10 minutes to create their word maps. Then, have each group share the map they created with their classmates.
Shout/Whisper
Whisper: to move without lifting the feet (Students shout “scuffed.”)
Whisper: to make something known publicly (Students shout “trumpeted.”)
Whisper: to interrupt the quiet of (Students shout “stirring.”)
Whisper: moving back and forth quickly (Students shout “wiggle.”)
Whisper: to move in a way that shows dislike (Students shout “sneer.”)
Whisper: to make small wrinkles in (Students shout “crinkle.”)
WEDNESDAY
Review the definitions of the words & share sentences:
Crinkle: to make bends or small wrinkles in
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o Teacher-created sentence: The leaves crinkled under my hiking boots as I walked along the trail.
Scuffed: to shuffle; to move without lifting the feeto Teacher-created sentence: I scuffed my shoes because I wore them every day of
the week. Sneered: to move in a way that shows disrespect or dislike
o Teacher-created sentence: The bank robber sneered at the police officer after he was caught.
Stirring: commotion; to interrupt the quiet of o Teacher-created sentence: The class began stirring when they found out there
was no homework over the weekend. Trumpeted: to make something known publicly; to say something loudly
o Teacher-created sentence: The principal trumpeted the names of the spelling bee winners during the morning announcements.
Wiggle: moving back and forth quickly; shifting from side to side o Teacher-created sentence: The bird wiggled its body when it talked.
Have You Ever?
Have you ever wiggled when you were supposed to sit still? Have you ever sneered at your parent when s/he wasn’t paying attention to you? Have you ever crinkled clothing or paper? Have you ever trumpeted something that you should’ve kept to yourself? Have you ever stirred in bed rather than getting right up? Have you ever scuffed a new pair of shoes?
Conozco/No Conozco – Day 2 of 3
1. State the word. If students think they know what it means they go to the side of the rug labeled “Conozco.” If they do not know what the word means, they go to the side of the rug labeled “No Conozco.”
2. A student on the “Conozco” side of the rug is asked what the definition of the vocabulary term is. If they don’t know they have to move to the other side of the room.
a. If the first student gets it correct, then ask other students to move if they didn’t know the meaning of the word because a different person will have to use the word in a sentence.
3. Another student is selected to use the word in a sentence where s/he makes a personal connection to it (e.g., I was groggy when I got up this morning since I stayed up late watching television.”).
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a. Any student who cannot use the word in a sentence goes to the “No Conozco” side of the rug.
b. Have one more student share a sentence who is on the “Conozco” side of the rug.
4. All students return to the center of the rug for the next word to be called.
5. Repeat Steps 1 -4 until all words have been called.
6. At the end of the activity, encourage students to turn and talk with their partner about what word(s) they know today that they didn’t know yesterday.
Either/Or
1. To say something loudly? trumpeted or scuffed?2. To move your mouth in a way that shows disrespect. scuffed or sneered?3. Commotion? wiggle or stirring?4. To bend something. crinkle or trumpeted?5. To shuffle. scuffed or stirring?6. Moving back and forth quickly. sneered or wiggle?
THURSDAY
Review the definitions of the words & share sentences:
Crinkle: to make bends or small wrinkles in o Teacher-created sentence: The bottom of my shirt was crinkled from being inside
my pants all day. Scuffed: to shuffle; to move without lifting the feet
o Teacher-created sentence: I was tired so I scuffed my feet on the floor as I walked to my bedroom.
Sneered: to move the mouth in a way that shows disrespect or dislikeo Teacher-created sentence: I made the mistake of sneering at my third grade
teacher when she said something I didn’t like. Stirring: commotion; to interrupt the quiet of
o Teacher-created sentence: The hearing-impaired dog did not stir when his owner called, “Fido, c’mere boy!”
Trumpeted: to make something known publicly; to say something loudlyo Teacher-created sentence: The politician trumpeted about his voting record
during the live debate. Wiggle: moving back and forth quickly; shifting from side to side
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o Teacher-created sentence: She was wiggling in her car seat because she really had to go to the bathroom.
“Applause Applause” Clap for the word that matches the description.
1. Shifting from side to sidea. scuffed wiggle trumpeted
2. Bending or wrinklinga. sneer sneer crinkle
3. Moving the mouth in a way that shows dislikea. sneer stirring wiggle
4. Shufflinga. wiggle scuffed stirring
5. Interrupting quieta. stirring trumpeted crinkle
6. Saying something loudlya. crinkle sneer trumpeted
Conozco/No Conozco – Day 3 of 3
1. State the word. If students think they know what it means they go to the side of the rug labeled “Conozco.” If they do not know what the word means, they go to the side of the rug labeled “No Conozco.”
2. A student on the “Conozco” side of the rug is asked what the definition of the vocabulary term is. If they don’t know they have to move to the other side of the room.
a. If the first student gets it correct, then ask other students to move if they didn’t know the meaning of the word because a different person will have to use the word in a sentence.
3. Another student is selected to use the word in a sentence where s/he makes a personal connection to it (e.g., I was groggy when I got up this morning since I stayed up late watching television.”).
a. Any student who cannot use the word in a sentence goes to the “No Conozco” side of the rug.
b. Have one more student share a sentence who is on the “Conozco” side of the rug.
4. All students return to the center of the rug for the next word to be called.
5. Repeat Steps 1 -4 until all words have been called.
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6. At the end of the activity, encourage students to turn and talk with their partner about what word(s) they know today that they didn’t know yesterday.
i. If a student still doesn’t know a word and how to use it in context, ask him/her what they’ll do to help themselves understand the word better. Also, ask what YOU can do to help.
Sensory Maps Students work in small groups to create sensory maps (one word/group). Remember, there’s no right or wrong answers here, but students’ associations should make sense for the given context. Here’s an example:
Provide students with 10 minutes to complete their sensory maps. Then, have them share their sensory maps with their classmates.
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FRIDAY
Review the definitions of the words & share sentences:
Crinkle: to make bends or small wrinkles in o Teacher-created sentence: I crinkle my nose whenever I smell something I don’t
like. Scuffed: to shuffle; to move without lifting the feet
o Teacher-created sentence: The gym floor was scuffed due to people wearing improper shoes.
Sneered: to move the mouth in a way that shows disrespect or dislikeo Teacher-created sentence: It’s hard to sneer at someone you admire and love.
Stirring: commotion; to interrupt the quiet of o Teacher-created sentence: She began stirring in bed when her mother came in
to wake her up for school Trumpeted: to make something known publicly; to say something loudly
o Teacher-created sentence: Wiggle: moving back and forth quickly; shifting from side to side
o Teacher-created sentence: She wiggled her way to the front of the line at the movie theater.
Shout/Whisper
Whisper: to make small wrinkles in (Students shout “crinkle.”)
Whisper: commotion (Students shout “stirring.”)
Whisper: moving from side to side (Students shout “wiggle.”)
Whisper: to move in a way that shows dislike (Students shout “sneer.”)
Whisper: to shuffle (Students shout “scuffed.”)
Whisper: to make something known publicly (Students shout “trumpeted.”)
Tableaux Divide your class into six small groups. Each group is given one of the week’s vocabulary words. Provide the groups with five minutes to create a frozen picture of their word. Each group will freeze their tableaux in front of the class (who may look on like an audience). Classmates have to guess which word is being depicted in each tableaux.
Illustrate a Word Create strips of paper that have each of the words on them (e.g., if you have 30 students, then have five strips with each of the six words on them). Students select a word and then go off and illustrate that word on a piece of paper.
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