Vocabulary Intro

knowledge If a person has knowledge of something, he or she understands facts and information about it. Knowledge, or information, can come from books and many other places. What knowledge do you have about growing plants?

curious If you are curious, you are very interested in learning or finding out things. You can search the internet if you are curious, or want to learn, about sea animals. What is something that you have been curious about?

motion A motion is an action or movement. A hand held up is a motion to stop! What kind of motion do you use when you swim?

silence Silence is a lack of sound. The rule in the library is “Silence! Please don’t speak.” When have you heard total silence?

illness If you have an illness, you are not healthy. This child has an illness, but she won’t be sick for long. How do you help someone with an illness feel better?

imitated When you imitated something, you copied it. This girl imitated, or copied, her teacher to learn sign language. Have you ever imitated your teacher? What did you do?

darkness Darkness means without light. Flashlights help people see better in the darkness. Which senses can you use in the darkness?

behavior Someone’s behavior is his or her way of acting. Taking a telephone message is good behavior. It is a polite way to act. What kind of behavior is best in school?