Learning to Swim Review
customary cus' – tom – ar – y (adj) Kid friendly definition – usual; according to custom Sentence stem – It is customary for us …
emphasized em´– pha – sized (verb) Kid friendly definition – stressed; called attention to Sentence stem – The teacher …
frantic franʹ – tic (adjective) Kid friendly definition – wild with rage, fear, pain, or grief Sentence stem – As the snake slithered toward the frog…
stunned stunned (verb) Kid friendly definition – dazed, bewildered, shocked, or overwhelmed Sentence stem – Tyler was stunned …
treaded treadʹ – ed (verb) Kid friendly definition – to keep the body straight in water with the head above the surface. Sentence stem – The tired swimmers decided to …
More Words to Know Adding the suffix ─ary to a word can change it to an adjective. Adding the suffix ─ize to a word changes it to a verb.
trivialize make light of; make unimportant
computerize put on a computer
complimentary expressing praise; flattering
extraordinary amazing; outstanding
generalize make too vague; unspecific
criticize to make judgments
honorary given as an honor
Comprehension Skill Sequence is the order in which events take place, from first to last. The time of day and clue words such as before and after or first, next, then, and finally can help you determine sequence.
Look Back and Write Look back at pages 407-409 to recall how Kyoko’s mother helped her not to be afraid after the near-drowning. In your own words, write what strategy the mother used. Provide evidence to support your answer.