Selig was different than other boys his age. He had passion, a passion for words. He loved the way they sounded and loved the way they tasted. His father worries if any good can come from such a hobby. His mother worries he will never find happiness. Happenstance provides Selig a chance meeting with a magical Genie. This ally encourages Selig to live his dream of collecting words. When Selig has gathered so many words that he can hardly walk, he decides to start sharing his words with the world. Wordsmith, as he starts calling himself, discovers that the world was in dire need for some added describers. He goes on the help a poet, a baker, neighbors, friends and any who are in search of the perfect word. This book is geared toward 2nd-3rd grade students with a lexile level of 780L.
Vocabulary:
Wordsmith- a person who is able to use words in many ways
Aflutter-a moving feeling or a feeling of butterfly wings
Lozenge -a medicated tablet (throat lozenge)
Spry-limber, feeling of youth and ability to move easily
Proclaimed- stated in a grand way
Voraciously-to eat or consume quickly or in a large amount
Rhapsody-a song or melody
Passion- strong love for or conviction to something
Story Questions:
Who is the main character in the story?
Where does Selig collect his words from?
What does his father sell?
What does his mother worry about?
What does Selig do when kids call him "wordsworth" or "oddball"?
Who does Selig find at the Emporium (store)?
What happens when Selig collects all the words he wants?
Why does he have to lighten his load that he is carrying?
Who stands near Selig's tree and what is he also looking for?
What does Selig decide he must do when he feels "word-heavy"?
How did Selig's words help the baker?
How did Selig's words help his fighting neighbors?
Why did they call Wordsworth (Selig) a legend?
Why does he take Melody to see his parents?
How does the story end?
Did you like the story? Why or Why not?
Extension Activities:
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