Open Court Vocabulary for “Dragons and Giants”

When he reached the top of the hill he was puffing and out of breath. ( breathing in short breaths ) When he reached the top of the hill he was puffing and out of breath.

( stones or snow rolling down the hill ) avalanche ( stones or snow rolling down the hill ) The avalanche covered the town with stones and rocks that came down the mountain.

The turkey began trembling when it was about Thanksgiving time. ( shaking ) The turkey began trembling when it was about Thanksgiving time.

puffing

avalanche

trembling