Word Gem: Format

Vocabulary Development: Word Gem

Word Gem: Format

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  I think WORD GEM means- - -
  
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  WORD GEM really means - - - (definition to be given by teacher once all students write down their idea in their duo-tang).
  
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  The students are provided with and example sentence using the WORD GEM and they are to copy this off the board.
  

stupor (noun)

1. 
   I think stupor means …
   
2. 
   Stupor really means …
   
3. 
   Sentence using the word gem.
   

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Answers

Word Gem:

stupor (noun)

1. I think stupor means …

2. Stupor really means a state of reduced or suspended sensibility; a state of mental numbness; shocked, dazed, astonished surprised, or bewildered
3a. Marvin’s stupor was caused by exhaustion from studying all night long for his exam the next day.

3b. Winning the lottery left Nadia in a stupor and she had trouble answering the questions being asked of her.