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Personal Word Dictionary Belonging To:______

Word List:

1. Wise

1. Dear

1. Sore

1. Vote

1. Dial

1. Clue

1. Think

1. Fern

1. Wrap

1. Copy

Schedule for completing dictionary:

Monday night: Define all words in your own words

Tuesday night: Write a sentence for each word in your own words

Wednesday night: Draw a picture of the words with a visual mnemonic

Thursday night:Examples and non-examples of words (synonyms and antonyms)

Friday night:Personal Word Dictionary is due – QUIZ DAY

1. wise

Adj. very smart and thoughtful / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
People came from far and wide to hear the wise old woman's advice.
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1. dear

adj. loved and valued very much / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
Her grandmother's pearl necklace is very dear to her.
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1. sore

adj. sensitive and painful / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
Her leg was sore after she fell on the slippery ice on her way to school.
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1. vote

v. choose something in an election, like choosing the President / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
I raised my hand to vote for a pizza party instead of an ice cream social.
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1. dial

v. calling someone by pushing the buttons on a telephone / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
It is not a good idea to dial a telephone while driving a car.
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1. clue

n. a fact or idea that helps you solve a problem or mystery / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
The detective is searching the scene for a clue to the crime.
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1. think

v. use your mind to connect ideas / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
If you think hard about the question, you can find the answer.
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1. fern

n. a feathery green plant / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
The leaves of the fern look like giant feathers.
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1. wrap

n. fold paper or cloth to surround or cover something / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
He wrapped a blanket around himself to keep warm.
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1. copy

v. imitate or behave like someone / Draw a picture of the word with a visual mnemonic (To help you remember the word)
Definition in your own words:
Sentence from a dictionary that uses the word:
Some artists copy him instead of making up their own paintings
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