Dictionary Roulette
I love dictionaries! It’s an excellent way to procrastinate . . . and expand one’s vocabulary—always a good thing. Best, words lead to ideas…and actions! So grab a dictionary and let’s GO!
![Here’s mine…show me yours!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5225e775e4b0419ba4d7f35f/1570812083753-V1LWIFS11933G8HEJBQP/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kMN7VdY1uFU2cunthpQxzKN7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z4YTzHvnKhyp6Da-NYroOW3ZGjoBKy3azqku80C789l0p5uBJOnOmCWBN4JfYsIDyTjOs_82CoHG1W9wv1a_QXdWI3x056aJrUDx9UJ7Lhagw/Dictionary+shelf.jpg?format=300w)
Here’s mine…show me yours!
If you don’t have a physical dictionary (Borrow a library copy or go buy one!!! You should have one!!!), you can use a website such as m-w.com or dictionary.com and look for a list of words of the day.
![Yes! You can borrow my dictionary.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5225e775e4b0419ba4d7f35f/1570811863783-HQ86HS62PI3BGL8S7F8F/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kCAYA1PDOdyKWG_MLXDPVJcUqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKcY3ZcJXDK95GhDIk_yINbmPPm3fSruuElRc3dhLk3L4OX6_ouRi_Xa43y3L7GlPyV/Dictionary+page.jpg?format=500w)
Yes! You can borrow my dictionary.
One of my favorite prompts when I get stuck with any writing is to take a dictionary, open to a random page, and write down the first word I see. Sometimes I roll three dice and open to that page. Sometimes I have someone pick a number between 1 and 948 (the number of pages in my favorite dictionary) and then another number between 1 and 68 (the average number of words on the two pages) and I find my word that way.
Using the Close-Your-Eyes-and-Point method, Roll-the-Dice method, Pick-A-Number method, find 5 words. Write a 5-line poem using all 5 words.