Harcourt Reading

Theme 6, Story 1: Amazing Animals (long u w/silent e)

High Frequency Words (tested):

color hairclear toes kindsonly good-bye

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Robust Vocabulary:

These words are introduced for meaning to expand the students’ vocabulary. These words are tested for meaning not reading recognition.

  1. deserve- if you deserve something, you have worked hard to get it.
  2. usually- you almost always do it.
  3. peaceful- calm and quiet.
  4. variety- many different kinds.
  5. incredible- so amazing that it is hard to believe.
  6. typical- usually happens this way. (like usually)

Harcourt Reading

Theme 6, Story 2: Blast Off! (long i sound spelled with /y/, /ie/, /igh/)

High Frequency Words (tested):

climbed thought Earth(fool) fooling table

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Robust Vocabulary:

These words are introduced for meaning to expand the students’ vocabulary. These words are tested for meaning not reading recognition.

  1. fondly- to do something in a caring, loving, or tender way.
  2. pale- very light or without much color.
  3. shadowy- not in the light; shady.
  4. imaginative- creative; good with coming up with ideas; picturing things in your mind.
  5. similar- alike; the same
  6. affectionate- to show you love someone by hugging or cuddling

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Theme 6, Story 3: Ebb and Flow and the Baby Seal (ow, ou)

High Frequency Words (tested):

babyheardansweredpoolspushedtogether done

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Robust Vocabulary:

These words are introduced for meaning to expand the students’ vocabulary. These words are tested for meaning not reading recognition.

1. quivered- shake, shiver, or tremble quickly.

  1. wailed- a long, loud cry because you were upset or in pain.
  2. scattered- to go in different directions.
  3. lonesome- lonely; to want company.
  4. elated- very happy, excited about something.
  5. hopeless- no chance that what you want to happen will happen; without hope.

Harcourt Reading

Theme 6, Story 4: At the Crayon Factory(long espelled with /y/, /ie/ )

High Frequency Words (tested):

greattraveledtookablepouredblue almost ______

Robust Vocabulary:

These words are introduced for meaning to expand the students’ vocabulary. These words are tested for meaning not reading recognition.

  1. arrived- if you arrive at a place, you have come to that place; to get there.
  2. familiar- something/someone you know very well.
  3. properly- to do something in the right way.
  4. anticipate- to look forward to something.
  5. numerous- many, a big number of something.
  6. vibrant- bright, bold colors.

Harcourt Reading

Theme 6, Story 5: Sand Castle (/oo/, /ew/ )

High Frequency Words (tested):

towardboy(welcome) welcomingbuildingtomorrow

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Robust Vocabulary:

These words are introduced for meaning to expand the students’ vocabulary. These words are tested for meaning not reading recognition.

  1. wriggle- to move your body back and forth; squirm.

2. prickly- sharp and hurts to touch (like a cactus).

3. interested- you want to do something or you want to learn more about it.

4. cooperative- to work with others in a helpful way to do something.

5. construct- to build or make something.

6. assist- to help someone do something.

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Theme 6, Story 6: Frog and Toad Together: A List

(long i, long o *when followed by nd, ld, or st )

High Frequency Words (tested):

anynothingsorryreadyfront

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Robust Vocabulary:

These words are introduced for meaning to expand the students’ vocabulary. These words are tested for meaning not reading recognition.

1. seized- to grab in a sudden, strong way.

2. tiresome- boring

3. tremendous- very large and great.

4. exhausted- so tired that you can barely move.

5. outrageous- something that is different in a shocking way.

6. patient- you put up with things without complaining.