Stretching Ourselves Kids with Cerebral Palsy Fifth Grade Unit 4 Week 2

Summary Stretching Ourselves Emily, Nic, and Tanner all have cerebral palsy. Since activities that most people think are easy can be very difficult for people with cerebral palsy, these children work very hard every day of their lives.

Skill An author may write similar details about different things or people. You can use these similar details to make a general statement that covers all the things or people. This statement is called a generalization. A valid generalization can be supported by facts or details. A faulty generalization cannot. Sometimes an author makes a generalization and uses a clue word such as all, many, or generally to signal it.

Words to Know abdomen handicapped artificial therapist gait wheelchair

having a physical or mental disability handicapped abdomen artificial gait handicapped therapist wheelchair having a physical or mental disability

a manner of walking or running abdomen artificial gait handicapped therapist wheelchair gait a manner of walking or running

abdomen abdomen artificial gait handicapped therapist wheelchair the part of the body containing the stomach, intestines, and other important organs

therapist abdomen artificial gait handicapped therapist wheelchair therapist a person who specializes in treatment of diseases, injuries, or disorders

wheelchair abdomen artificial gait handicapped therapist wheelchair a chair on wheels, used by people who are sick or who are unable to walk

made by human skill or labor artificial abdomen artificial gait handicapped therapist wheelchair made by human skill or labor

One who helps others heal Which means the same thing as the underlined word? Debbie had to go to a session with a therapist. One who sells medicine One who helps others heal

Which means the same thing as the underlined word? My neighbor is handicapped. Person who designs wheelchairs Person with physical challenges

Which means the same thing as the underlined word? The marathon runner still had a smooth gait after ten miles. Way of breathing Way of running

Not natural Living and growing Which means the same thing as the underlined word? We have an artificial plant in our living room. Not natural Living and growing

Chairs on wheels Chairs that rock Which means the same thing as the underlined word? Anthony used his wheelchair to cross the room. Chairs on wheels Chairs that rock

Which means the same thing as the underlined word? Michelle held her abdomen and groaned in pain. muscles stomach

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