WORD WIZARD!
 

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You are in for a treat! This is a fun activity to do when are reading There's A Boy In The Girl's Bathroom. To do WORD WIZARD, all you have to do is find five words that are in the designated pages of your section that you either don't know what it means or you find it difficult to spell.
 

5 words for the WIzARd to ExpLOrE!



 
 
 
 

Brussels sprout

pg. 14, p.13

"Brussels sprouts make me throw up, " said Bradley.

Part of Speech-noun. A thing

Definition- a green vegetable with little, compact cabbage-like leaves that most young folk don't enjoy eating.

This word reflects the home life that Bradley has. Bradley's mom wouldn't give him such healthy food if she didn't love him. It is a symbol of nurturing. It also represents the long lists of foods that youngsters label as yucky.
 
 

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Flabbergasted

pg. 15, p.16

"His mother was flabbergasted. "I -I don't even know when
    they feed the lions!""

Part of speech- adjective. Describes how his mother is
    feeling.

Definition- Flabbergasted is a feeling of overwhelming amazement; to be surprised, dumbfounded

This word adds to the character's feelings concerning Bradley Chalkers doings.
 

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Distorted
Pg.5 p. 3

"Bradley held up his test for everyone to see and smiled that same distorted smile."

Part of speech-adjective

Definition-something that is twisted or put out of shape

This word is very descriptive, giving a vivid image as to what Bradley's smile was like. I can picture a smile sort of like the Grinch (Dr. Seuss).
 
 







Tolerate
Pg.16, p. 4

"I don't tolerate lying," said his father.

Part of speech-verb

Definition-to permit and to allow to happen

I think that this word was used so that the readers will know what their parents mean by tolerating behavior. Louis Sachar wants the children to understand that there are some things that aren't going to be put up with.
 
 
 

Drizzling
Pg. 22  p. 15

"It was drizzling the next morning as Bradley was walking to school. He wore red rubber boots and a yellow raincoat.

Part of speech-noun

Definition- a rain that comes down thin and light. It doesn't soak you right off, you have to stand still in it for a while.

I imagine that this word was used to describe a day that Bradley had after his mother had the conference which symbolized Bradley's mood as being gloomy.
 
 

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