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.
- deserve- if you deserve something, you have worked hard to get it.
- usually- you almost always do it.
- peaceful- calm and quiet.
- variety- many different kinds.
- incredible- so amazing that it is hard to believe.
- 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.
- fondly- to do something in a caring, loving, or tender way.
- pale- very light or without much color.
- shadowy- not in the light; shady.
- imaginative- creative; good with coming up with ideas; picturing things in your mind.
- similar- alike; the same
- affectionate- to show you love someone by hugging or cuddling
Harcourt Reading
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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.
- wailed- a long, loud cry because you were upset or in pain.
- scattered- to go in different directions.
- lonesome- lonely; to want company.
- elated- very happy, excited about something.
- 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.
- arrived- if you arrive at a place, you have come to that place; to get there.
- familiar- something/someone you know very well.
- properly- to do something in the right way.
- anticipate- to look forward to something.
- numerous- many, a big number of something.
- 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.
- 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.
Harcourt Reading
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.