Akiak Vocabulary Grade 4 Theme 1 – Journeys Skill: Vocabulary VSC 1.D.1.b – Discuss words and word meanings daily as they are encountered in texts, instruction, and conversation MTLSS 3.A.1.a Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills.

A snowstorm with strong winds blizzard Although the snow made it difficult to see, the sled dogs made it through the blizzard. What does blizzard mean in this sentence? A snowstorm with strong winds

A place along a route where people sign in checkpoint At the middle of the race, all of the runners stopped at the checkpoint. What would be a good definition of checkpoint? A place along a route where people sign in

courageous The firefighters were courageous as they battled the blaze. Synonyms for courageous would be…. brave, fearless

familiar with a task from having done it before experienced The more experienced players on the team helped those of us who were new to playing soccer. What does experienced mean in this sentence? familiar with a task from having done it before

the driver of a dogsled team musher The musher steered the sled across the finish line. What would be a good definition for musher? the driver of a dogsled team

having a rough, uneven surface rugged The rugged mountains were difficult to climb. What does rugged mean? having a rough, uneven surface