rummaged Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 Context Clue: Jenny rummaged through the closet to find her blue sweater. Context Clue: “When her alarm went off, Keira rummaged through her closet” (Keira’s Magical Moment, pg 212). Define: If something is rummaged through, its contents have been searched thoroughly. Ask: What have you rummaged through? rummaged

undetected Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 Context Clue: The mouse went undetected. Context Clue: “Despite her plain clothes, she hoped that her interest in heritage would not go undected” (Keira’s Magical Moment, pg 212). Define: Something undetected is not noticed. Ask: What is another word for undetected? undetected

chameleon Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 Context Clue: I couldn’t see the chameleon on the rock. Context Clue: “He told a story that explained how the chameleon, a small lizard, changed its colors” (Keira’s Magical Moment, pg 213). Define: A chameleon is a lizard that changes color with it’s environment. Ask: How would a chameleon look on a branch? chameleon

generosity Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 Context Clue: Many people showed their generosity by giving money and clothes to victims of the hurricane. Context Clue: “They were known for their fake generosity while actually looking for a handout” (Keira’s Magical Moment, pg 213). Define: Generosity is the giving and sharing of what you have with others. Ask: Can you think of another example of generosity? generosity

pathetic Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 Context Clue: The pathetic dog begged for food. Context Clue: “Some of the stories made these characters seem pathetic as they fought for every last scape” (Keira’s Magical Moment, pg 213). Define: Pathetic means that something or someone makes others feel sad or feel sorry for them. Ask: What was pathetic about the dog? pathetic

famine Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 Context Clue: There is often a famine when there is no rain. Context Clue: “Her great grandmother left her village because of a famine, a time of extreme scarcity of food” (Keira’s Magical Moment, pg 213). Define: A famine is a period of time when there is little food. Ask: Is there a famine in the world right now? famine

scrounging Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 Context Clue: The rats had to scrounge for food. Context Clue: “She had explained to Kiera’s grandmother that the villagers spent days scrounging for food” (Keira’s Magical Moment, pg 213). Define: To scrounge means to look everywhere to find something that might be useful. Ask: Do you think rich people have to scrounge around for food? Why or why not? scrounging

pursuing Key Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 Context Clue: The dog was pursuing the ball in order to catch it. Context Clue: “ Her great grandmother, pursuing a better life came to the United States” (Keira’s Magical Moment, pg 213). Define: Pursuing something is following it in order to overtake it. Ask: What would be odd about a mouse pursuing a cat? pursuing

Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 5 word floated around

to get the best of Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 5 (to persuade someone to do something he/she doesn’t want to do)

Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 5 moment of weakness

Function Words & Phrases Unit 2 ● Week 5 to wander around

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 gourd

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 drought

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 reward

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 amazement

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 hardship

Basic Words Unit 2 ● Week 5 treasure