1. Four Square Vocabulary Approach for
the book Number The Stars by Lois
Lowry
By: Kim Thayer

2. Civilized Picture
• Adjective
• Having an advanced or humane
culture, society, etc.
• Polite; well-bred; refined.
• Of or pertaining to civilized people: The
Use the word in a sentence. civilized world must fight ignorance.
• Easy to manage or control; well organized or
ordered: The car is quiet and civilized, even
in sharp turns.

3. Scurry Picture
• Verb
• To go or move quickly or in
haste.
Use the word in a sentence. • To send hurrying along.

4. Exasperated Picture
• To irritate or provoke to a high
degree; annoy extremely
• To increase the intensity or
Use the word in a sentence. violence of
(disease, pain, feelings, etc.).

5. Contempt Picture
• The feeling with which a person regards anything
considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
• The state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace.
• Law.
– willful disobedience to or open disrespect for
the rules or orders of a court (contempt of
Use the word in a sentence. court) or legislative body.
– an act showing such disrespect.

6. Amuse Picture
• Verb
• To hold the attention of (someone)
pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable
or cheerful manner: She amused the guests
with witty conversation.
Use the word in a sentence. • To cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in: The
comedian amused the audience with a steady
stream of jokes.
• To cause (time, leisure, etc.) to pass agreeably.