Raymond's Run Vocabulary Flashcard

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Squinting (in the context of "Raymond's Run")

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Closing eyes to see better

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Strut (in the context of Squeaky's confident walk)

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To walk proudly

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frown

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A facial expression showing displeasure or thoughtfulness

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Raggedy

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Worn out or torn

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"Twitch" in the context: Raymond might "twitch" when he's excited or nervous.

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A small, sudden movement

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"Competitive" in the context of running races.

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A desire to be the best

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In argument writing, how might a writer "squint" at their own work to improve it?

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Look closely to find errors

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When presenting an argument, why is it important to "strut" your ideas?

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To present them confidently

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If a writer "frowns" at their draft, what might they be doing?

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Critically evaluating their arguments

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How can a "competitive" mindset benefit a writer in argument writing?

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By driving them to improve and refine their arguments