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By matching up the definition and the word in this simple, fun game, students will become more familiar with the vocabulary words that will enhance the meaning of the novel, as well as developing their own vocabularies. When correctly completed, the arrangement of the numbers can be added across, down, and diagonally, and the same sum will be reached. The magic \\# for this puzzle is 34. The vocabulary words come from pages 160-205 of The Joy Luck Club.  \nRationale: Some of the terms and vocabulary found throughout The Joy Luck Club may be unfamiliar to students. Students can both increase both their overall vocabulary and the comprehension of the novel by manipulating vocabulary words to fully understand them. Magic squares is a fun presentation of a vocabulary strategy that fully involves students with the terms and definitions.  \nDirections: Pass out the Magic Squares worksheet. Explain to students that they will select the number that best matches the vocabulary word for each letter. They will place the number in the corresponding letter square within the magic square. After they are done, they are to total the numbers going across, down, and at a diagonal. If the numbers are all the same, they have successfully completed the square! Allot about 15-20 minutes for this activity.  \n\n| A\u003Cbr>16 | B\u003Cbr>2 | C\u003Cbr>3 | D\u003Cbr>13 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| E\u003Cbr>5 | F\u003Cbr>11 | G\u003Cbr>10 | H\u003Cbr>8 |\n| I\u003Cbr>9 | J\u003Cbr>7 | K\u003Cbr>6 | L\u003Cbr>12 |\n| M\u003Cbr>4 | N\u003Cbr>14 | O\u003Cbr>15 | P\u003Cbr>1 |\n\nA.  \nB.  \nC.  \nD.  \nE.  \nF.  \nG.  \nH.  \nI .  \nJ.  \nK.  \nL.  \nM.  \nN.  \nO.  \nP.  \nlotus  \nembezzlement philodendron autopsy vehemence prenuptial agreement  \nfreesia irrevocable benevolent mundane apathetic cleaver disparaging amorous acquiesce uncanny  \n1. beyond what is normal or expected  \n2. to act fraudulently with what one has been entrusted  \n3. a plant known for its showy foliage (leaves)  \n4. to speak slightingly about  \n5. being intensely emotional  \n6. having little or no concern  \n7. characterized by being ordinary or commonplace  \n8. unalterable, not able to take back  \n9. disposed to do good  \n10. a type of iris  \n11. document created before marriage involving finances 12. a butcher’s knife  \n13. examination of dead body to determine cause of death  \n14. strongly moved by love  \n15. to accept or comply  \n16. a type of lily  \nMarsden, BYU, 2002  \n\n| Magic Squares Joy Luck Club Vocabulary\u003Cbr>Directions: For each letter, find the corresponding definition. Write the number next to the definition in that letter’s square. After you have completed the chart, add up the numbers going across, then going down, then going at a diagonal.\u003Cbr>They should all equal up! Questions? Look for the words in your books (p. 160-205), or in the dictionary.\u003Cbr>M N O P |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| A.\u003Cbr>B.\u003Cbr>C.\u003Cbr>D.\u003Cbr>E.\u003Cbr>F.\u003Cbr>G.\u003Cbr>H.\u003Cbr>I .\u003Cbr>J.\u003Cbr>K.\u003Cbr>L.\u003Cbr>M.\u003Cbr>N.\u003Cbr>O.\u003Cbr>P. | lotus\u003Cbr>embezzlement philodendron autopsy vehemence prenuptial agreement\u003Cbr>freesia irrevocable benevolent mundane apathetic cleaver disparaging amorous acquiesce uncanny | 1.\u003Cbr>2.\u003Cbr>3.\u003Cbr>4.\u003Cbr>5.\u003Cbr>6.\u003Cbr>7.\u003Cbr>8.\u003Cbr>9.\u003Cbr>10.\u003Cbr>11.\u003Cbr>12.\u003Cbr>13.\u003Cbr>14.\u003Cbr>15.\u003Cbr>16. | beyond what is normal or expected\u003Cbr>acting fraudulently with what one is entrusted a plant known for its showy foliage (leaves) to speak slightingly about\u003Cbr>being intensely emotional\u003Cbr>having little or no concern\u003Cbr>characterized by being ordinary or commonplace unalterable, not able to take back disposed to do good\u003Cbr>a type of iris\u003Cbr>financial document created before marriage a butcher’s knife\u003Cbr>examination of dead body to determine cause of death strongly moved by love\u003Cbr>to accept or comply\u003Cbr>a type of lily |\n| Marsden, BYU, 2002 |  |  |  |\n\n\n| A | B | C | D |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| E | F | G | H |\n| I | J | K | L |","cbCaiehae3SoUcmz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiehae3SoUcmz","pdf",130899,"English","# Purpose\n# Rationale\n# Directions\n# Magic Squares Grid\n## Vocabulary Words and Definitions","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Magic Squares vocabulary activity for The Joy Luck Club?\",\"answer\":\"Students match vocabulary words to definitions to become more familiar with terms that enhance the novel’s meaning and build their own vocabulary knowledge.\"},{\"question\":\"How do students complete the magic square correctly?\",\"answer\":\"They place the number that best matches each vocabulary word into the corresponding letter square, then total the numbers across, down, and diagonally; completion requires all sums to be the same.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does the activity take and where do the vocabulary words come from?\",\"answer\":\"Plan about 15–20 minutes. 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