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2014 Edition - Unit 5.4.1 Weslandia Genre: FictionVocabulary Words:
1. blunders - stupid mistakes
2. civilization – the ways of living of a people or nation
3. complex – made up of a number of parts; hard to understand
4. envy – feeling of discontent, dislike, or desire because another person has what you want
5. fleeing – running away
6. inspired – filled with a thought or feeling; influenced
7. rustling – causing a light, soft sound of things gently rubbing together
8. strategy – the skillful planning and management of anything / Spelling Words:
1. khaki
2. hula
3. banana
4. ballet
5. waltz
6. tomato
7. vanilla
8. canyon
9. yogurt
10. banquet
11. macaroni
12. polka
13. cobra
14. koala
15. barbecue
16. safari
17. buffet
18. stampede
19. karate
20. kiosk
21. papaya
22. artichoke
23. sauerkraut
24. succotash
25. tsunami
Amazing Words:
1. discovered – seen or learned of for the first time
2. courage – the act of being fearless
3. determination – firmness of purpose
4. practice – an action done over and over again to gain a skill
5. exploration – a journey to discover something new
6. customize – to build or remodel according to the owner’s instructions
7. flexibility – the ability to change easily to fit different conditions
8. transformation – a great change in appearance or form
9. advancement – a development or improvement
10. dynamic – active and energetic
Comprehension: Draw Conclusions, Questioning
Fluency: Appropriate Phrasing
Writing: Focus/Ideas, Picture Book
Grammar: Subject and Object Pronouns
Vocabulary: Endings –ed, -ing, -s, Word Structure
Spelling: Words from Many Cultures
Listening and Speaking: How-to Demonstration
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2014 Edition - Unit 5.4.2 Tripping Over the Lunch Lady Genre: Realistic FictionVocabulary Words:
1. Dalmatian – a dog that has a white coat with black or brown spots
2. frilly – clothing that has ruffles
3. promenading – to be walking for show
4. sprained – to be injured by a sudden twist
5. substitute – a person or thing taking the place of another / Spelling Words:
1. overlook
2. underline
3. subway
4. subset
5. supermarket
6. outlet
7. underground
8. overboard
9. undercurrent
10. superstar
11. overtime
12. supersonic
13. submarine
14. undercover
15. overcast
16. outfield
17. output
18. supernatural
19. subdivision
20. subheads
21. overwhelm
22. superimpose
23. underestimate
24. underprivileged
25. subcommittee
More Words to Know:
1. confront – to meet someone face to face
2. predicament – an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation
3. ingenious – clever at making or doing things
4. triumphant – victorious or successful
5. application – putting something on
6. resilient – to be able to recover from hard times or adapt to change
7. modify – to change somewhat
8. conquer – overcome or defeat
9. acclimate – to become accustomed to a new climate
10. persistence – when you do not give up, especially when faced with difficulties
Comprehension: Generalize, Predict and Set Purpose
Fluency: Accuracy
Writing: Sentence, Friendly Letter
Grammar: Pronouns and Antecedents
Vocabulary: Unfamiliar Words, Context Clues
Spelling: Prefixes over-, under-, sub-, super-, out-
Listening and Speaking: Persuasive Speech
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2014 Edition - Unit 5.4.3 Exploding Ants Genre: Expository NonfictionVocabulary Words:
1. critical – being important to the outcome of a situation
2. enables – gives ability, power, or means to; makes able
3. mucus – a slimy substance produced in the nose and throat to moisten and protect them
4. scarce – hard to get; rare
5. specialize – to develop in a special way
6. sterile – free from germs / Spelling Words:
1. cent
2. sent
3. scent
4. threw
5. through
6. weather
7. whether
8. their
9. there
10. they’re
11. chili
12. chilly
13. tide
14. tied
15. pale
16. pail
17. aloud
18. allowed
19. course
20. coarse
21. counsel
22. council
23. bizarre
24. bazaar
25. patients
26. patience
More Words to Know:
1. aborigines – the earliest known inhabitants of Australia
2. nauseating – sickening; causing nausea
3. predator – animal or person that lives by killing and eating other animals
4. African black mambas – poisonous snakes from Africa that are related to cobras
5. constrictors – snakes that kill prey by crushing it in their coils
6. reptiles – cold-blooded animals with backbones and lungs, usually covered with horny plates or scales
Spelling:
Homophones
Grammar:
Possessive Pronouns
Writing Trait of the Week:
Word Choice
Vocabulary Strategy:
Context Clues / Comprehension Skill:
Graphic Sources
Comprehension Strategy:
Monitor and Fix Up
Science Concepts:
Biomes
Human Adaptations
Animal Experiments
Explore Animals
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Unit 5.4.4 The Stormi Giovanni Club Genre: PlayVocabulary Words:
1. cavities – hollow places; holes in teeth caused by decay
2. combination – a series of numbers or letters dialed in opening a certain kind of lock
3. demonstrates – shows how a thing is done
4. episode – one part of a story that is published or broadcast in several parts, one at a time
5. strict – very careful in following a rule or making others follow it / Spelling Words:
1. sensible
2. washable
3. available
4. agreeable
5. fashionable
6. valuable
7. flexible
8. reasonable
9. favorable
10. breakable
11. convertible
12. forgettable
13. laughable
14. sociable
15. allowable
16. divisible
17. hospitable
18. reversible
19. responsible
20. tolerable
21. noticeable
22. conceivable
23. disposable
24. biodegradable
25. collapsible
More Words to Know:
1. audacious – rudely bold
2. digressed – turned aside from the main subject in talking or writing
3. scintillating – sparkling; flashing
4. count on – to expect; to rely on
5. settle in – to take up residence in a new place; to become adjusted to
Spelling:
Suffixes –ible, -able
Grammar:
Indefinite and Reflexive Pronouns
Writing Trait of the Week:
Voice
Vocabulary Strategy:
Context Clues / Comprehension Skill:
Generalize
Comprehension Strategy:
Story Structure
Social Studies Concepts:
Moving
Friendship
Share Helpful Hints
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Unit 5.4.5 The Gymnast Genre: AutobiographyVocabulary Words:
1. bluish – somewhat blue
2. cartwheels – sideways handsprings with the legs and arms kept straight
3. gymnastics – a sport in which very difficult exercises are performed
4. hesitation – act of failing to act promptly
5. limelight – center of public attention and interest
6. skidded – slipped or slid sideways while moving
7. somersault – to run or jump, turning the heels over the head
8. throbbing – beating rapidly or strongly
9. wincing – drawing back suddenly / Spelling Words:
1. invisible
2. illiterate
3. irregular
4. irresistible
5. impossible
6. informal
7. illegal
8. impatient
9. independent
10. incorrect
11. inactive
12. imperfect
13. impolite
14. immature
15. illogical
16. indefinite
17. inappropriate
18. immobile
19. irresponsible
20. inexpensive
21. irrelevant
22. irreparable
23. intolerant
24. indisputable
25. impersonal
More Words to Know:
1. backflips – backwards somersaults performed in the air
2. solitary – without companions
3. spindly – very long and slender
4. champion – person that wins first place in a game or contest
5. competitive – involving trying to win something
6. develop – to work to have something
7. perfected – removed all faults from
Spelling:
Negative Prefixes
Grammar:
Using Who and Whom
Writing Trait of the Week:
Word Choice
Vocabulary Strategy:
Word Structure / Comprehension Skill:
Draw Conclusions
Comprehension Strategy:
Visualize
Social Studies Concepts:
Gymnastics
Nadia Comaneci
Explore a New Interest
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