Written by: Janet Stevens Skill: Author’s Purpose Tops and Bottoms Written by: Janet Stevens Genre: Animal Fantasy Skill: Author’s Purpose

Say It! bottom cheated clever crops lazy partners wealth

More Words to Know debt cornstalk

bottom the lowest part

cheated did business or played in a way that was not honest

clever bright; intelligent; having a quick mind

crops plants grown for food

lazy not willing to work or be active

partners members of a company or firm who share risks and profits of the business

wealth a large quantity; riches

No one has ever been to the bottom of the ocean.

No one has ever been to the bottom of the ocean.

The workers were lazy and did not want to work.

The workers were lazy and did not want to work.

The king shared his wealth with his people.

The king shared his wealth with his people.

The farmer sold his crops at the market.

The farmer sold his crops at the market.

She cheated on the test and was very dishonest.

She cheated on the test and was very dishonest.

The fox was very clever when he caught the mouse.

The fox was very clever when he caught the mouse.

The men were partners and owned the business together.

The men were partners and owned the business together.

Let’s review our words. Watch carefully because they will flash on the screen for just a moment. We will clap the number of syllables.

bottom

cheated

clever

crops

lazy

partners

wealth

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