In The Bookcase

- Copyright: 11.14.2009

If you haven't seen the new blog game I've started, click here to read the details.

The rule of the game: Guess a letter.
If it belongs in the word puzzle, I'll add it in.

Here is the puzzle:

A _ o o _ _ o o _ _ a _

n o e n _ i _ _ .

Letters NOT in the puzzle:

L T

Keep on guessing!!

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Is anyone up for a game?

- Copyright: 11.12.2009

I'm starting a Word Puzzle for my readers to participate in!
The only thing you have to do is to guess a letter that you think might be in the phrase. I guess this game is somewhat like Hangman, except... there's no drawing of a stick person involved. :)

After searching online, I found a very nice quote that was exactly like what I was looking for. This quote is what you're going to try to figure out.

Once you start guessing letters, I'll fill in the blanks of the puzzle with those letters.
Does that sounds like fun? Go ahead and try it out!

Here is the puzzle:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

Start guessing NOW!!...and come back soon to see the game's progress, so that you can guess more letters again!

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Ad Lib time! Book Version -- "Farmer Boy"

- Copyright: 9.26.2009

I'm sure you're familiar with playing an Ad Lib game. You play by coming up with random words and fitting them into a little story, to create a (sometimes) hilarious scenario to read.

For the first time on my blog, I'm introducing my own Ad Lib puzzle--Book Version!

Why is it called "Book Version"?
I took a small portion of a real book to create the ad lib from. By using a few paragraphs, and replacing some words, I came up with a list for you to fill out. Your own words will be used to re-create the story again, and this time it will be completely different than the orignal story! Make sense?

You might be curious to know what book I'm using to create the activity.
The book is "Farmer Boy" by Laura Ingalls Wilder. You can read a review I wrote for this book by visiting The Backyard blog.
1-ADJECTIVE
2-VERB ending in -S
3-ADJECTIVE
4-VERB ending in -ING
5-VERB ending in -ING
6-NOUN
7-ADJECTIVE
8-ADJECTIVE
9-PLURAL NOUN
10-NOUN
11-NOUN
12-VERB ending in -ED
13-NOUN
14-NOUN
15-VERB ending in -ED
16-VERB
17-NOUN
18-ADJECTIVE
19-ADJECTIVE
20-VERB ending in -ED
21-PLURAL NOUN
22-VERB ending in -ING
23-PLURAL NOUN
24-NOUN

Here's the INSTRUCTIONS:

-*-Fill out the above list, using the appropriate type of word.

-*-Leave a comment with your list of words.

After I get your list, I will insert the words into the "Farmer Boy" story and you'll be able to see how it turned out.

I will also post the real paragraphs from the book, and compare the original with yours.

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a puzzling quote!

- Copyright: 9.22.2009

I have a word puzzle for anyone who would like to try it out!

The following is a quote that I have erased some of the letters from. Your goal is to fill the letters back in, to reveal the quote. Have fun!

H _ _ S _

_ I T _ O _ T

B _ O K _

_ S

_ I K _

R _ O _

W I _ _ O U _

_ I N _ _ W S.

-quote by Heinrich Mann

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Cliche Challenge!

- Copyright: 8.21.2009

"A square peg in a round hole."

Do think you can figure out what this cliche means? Drop a comment!

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"Back to School" Word Puzzle

- Copyright: 8.14.2009

I have a list of words for you. Your object is to fill in the blank spaces of the words. I'll give you a clue about this word list.... They are all related to School. I thought this was appropriate with school starting back. See how many you can figure out, and if you think you know what any of them are, leave a comment!

1.   E _ A S _ _

2.   C A _ _ _ L _ T _ R

3.   P A _ _ R

4.   R _ L _ R

5.   G _ U E    _ T I _ _ (2 words)

6.   _ R _ Y _ N S

7.   _ E N C _ L

8.   _ H _ L K _ _ _ R D

9.   N _ T _ _ O _ K

10.   S _ I _ _ _ R S

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Today's Word Trivia

- Copyright: 8.7.2009

Pull out your dictionary.. I have some word trivia for you!
I'm going to give you a couple clues about a word, and you have to figure out what the word is.

This is the first clue.
These are some of the letters in the word---you just fill in the blanks.

L _ C _ N _ C

Here is the second clue.
It is the actual definition of the word.

Brief in speech or expression.
Using few words.

If you take the challenge and figure out the above word, please leave a comment.

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A Few False Words

- Copyright: 6.30.2009

* pseudo: 1. not actually, but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham. 2. almost, approaching, or trying to be.

Perhaps the most common word with the suffix "pseudo" that we are all accustomed to is pseudonym, which means: a false or fictitious name; pen name.
This word "pseudonym" has always intrigued me for years, and I recently came across a handful of similar words that have the same prefix.
I thought I would share them...

* pseudothyrum (soo-doe-thie'-rum): a private or secret entrance

* pseudologist (sood-all'-e-jist): a liar; teller of false things

* pseudomnesia (soo-dom-nee'-zi-a): memory for things that never happened

* pseudepisematic (soo-ep"-i-se-mat'-ik): an animal colored to look like its prey or its surroundings

* pseudepigraphous (soo-doe-thie'-rum): signed with a phony or false name

I can just see myself using these words in upcoming writing projects & stories. I actually can't wait to make use of some of these!

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a riddle about a word!

- Copyright: 5.25.2009

I have a riddle for you to think about.

What word is always spelled incorrectly?

Leave a comment if you can come up with the answer!

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Dictionary Search

- Copyright: 5.22.2009

Join in the fun of a dictionary search..

Here's what you do:
Read the definition, then try your hand
at figuring out what the word is.

You get a clue to help you..
4 letters are filled in the blanks of the word.

L E _ _ _ _ G _ _ _ _ Y

Definition:
The work of writing or compiling a dictionary.

Do YOU know what the answer is?

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Vocabulary Sentences

- Copyright: 4.29.2009

Do you know the meaning of one of these words??

Garrulous
Anne, who lives at Green Gables, is very garrulous.

Ambiguous
The description that read "Lost dog. Has loud bark. Is fast runner." was ambiguous and of not much help.

Can you come up with another sentence that one of these words could be inserted into?

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Cliche Challenge

- Copyright: 3.1.2009

I have two cliches for anyone who wants to, you can guess at what they mean...

#1: "to take a leaf out of one's book"

#2: "to feather one's nest"

What do you think of the challenge?
Do you know what either cliche's hidden meaning is?

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Laura Ingalls Wilder

- Copyright: 2.6.2009

February 7 is the birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957).

I have a trivia question, for anyone who would like to answer...

How many original books did Laura Ingalls Wilder write about her life? In The Bookcase

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Let's try a Cliche

- Copyright: 1.12.2009

* Can you guess what this cliche means? *

Do you know what someone's "Swan Song" would be?

Feel welcome to leave comments.

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Can you say "Happy New Year"?

- Copyright: 12.27.2008

The following shows 2 lists:
One list with country names, and one list with the phrase "Happy New Year" in several languages. You must put the number of the country with the correct letter.

See how many countries you can match up with the correct phrases!

*1. Japan*	*A. Bonne Annee*
*2. Philippines*	*B. Gutes Neues Jahr*
*3. Turkey*	*C. Hauoli Makahiki Hou*
*4. United States*	*D. Shana Tova*
*5. France*	*E. Akimasite Omedetto Gozaimasu*
*6. Poland*	*F. Feliz Año Nuevo*
*7. Israel*	*G. Happy New Year*
*8. Germany*	*H. Manigong Bagong Taon*
*9. Spain*	*I. Szczesliwego Nowego Roku*
*10. Hawaii*	*J. Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun*

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Christmas Words

- Copyright: 12.23.2008

Fill in the blanks for as many of these words as you can.
Remember, all of the words are related to Christmas.

1. s _ _ r
2.    d _ n _ _ y
3.    c a _ _ _ _ a _ _   (2 words)
4.    i _ _ c _ e
5.    B_ _ _ l _ _ e _
6.    b _ l _ s
7.    w _ _ e _ _ n   (2 words)
8.    s _ _ w _ _ n
9.    s t _ _ _ i _ g
10.   m _ n _ _ r
11.   e _ _ n _ g
12.   s _ _ _ h _ _ d
13.   p _ _ _ s _ _ _ i a
14.   t _ _ s _ l
15.   p r _ _ _ _ t
16.   s _ _ e p
17.   s t _ _ _ e
18.   p _ _ _ _ i n _ _ e   (2 words)

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Word Definitions...

Match up the words to the correct definitions:

Droze

Scree

Elucubrate

1. a stone or heap of stones
2. to work studiously
3. to melt irregularly and drip

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Author Pop Quiz!

What book is L. Frank Baum famous for writing?

*Bonus Question*
How many sequels were there to that book?

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Vocabulary Match

I just love learning new words and putting them to use.
So I have a new challenge for all of you who are In The Bookcase!

You simply match the words with the correct definitions.
If you can figure some of the answers out, leave a comment.
Let’s see what some of you can come up with!

WORDS:

Aegis

Conflagration

Dodder

Obliterate

Permeate

DEFINTIONS:

a large disastrous fire

seep through, to spread throughout

erase, wipe out, delete, remove

shield, protection, sponsorship

to tremble or shake from weakness or age

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Idiom Challenge

I have a couple of clichés/idioms to share.
Here is a challenge to see if you know what these mean:

#1: “A pig in a poke.”
--or--
#2: “One swallow does not make a summer.”

If you think you know one or both of these idioms’ definitions, leave a comment with your answer.

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About This Blog

Welcome to my blog!
I'm a homeschooled Christian student, and at the moment I'm a Senior in high school, anticipating my graduation in 2010.

Here on my blog you will discover a bountiful supply of my ideas, writings, book reviews, great quotes, lots of other things about books, and also any of my other interests.

Please enjoy your stay at "In The Bookcase" and feel welcome to leave a comment to let me know you were here!