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"A child who reads will be an adult who thinks"

Word Hoard

As you read, you will keep track of all the vocabulary words you find that you do not know, but you will be held accountable for learning the following for at least three: the spelling, variation, definition, part of speech and affixes of each word. You will be expected to use your new vocabulary in essays and other writing, so make sure to underline or highlight them when you do for additional points. Make sure you include the page number on which you found the word.

​**The only way you will really learn these words is to use them when writing and in conversation. So, I expect to see and hear these words used in the correct context in your written and verbal communications.**

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You are cheating yourself if you think you can learn the definitions for a test. The true test of your effort is when you've improved your vocabulary.***

Sample Word Hoard

"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
Word (Part of Speech; Variation)
Epistolary (epistle): adj.

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​Homely (homliness):
 adj. 


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Diaphanous (Diaphanously): 
adj.
Definition
Relating to or denoting the writing of letters or literary works in the form of letters.
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​U
nattractive in appearance.​​
 


​Flimsy.
Original Sentence
​The word is formal and reveals the author's level of education. Using the word, "letters" would have been too informal.

​Homely gives readers a clear image of how unattractive or pitiful Maggie looks.
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The author is Oxford-educated and sometimes reveals his broad vocabulary by writing formally instead of informally or colloquially.

Word Hoard Rubric

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