Our Neighborhood at Work Unit 4 - Vocabulary Open Court Language Arts Grade One

duckie You will see the word duck within the word “duckie.” Duckie is sometimes used when talking about little ducks and especially when talking about toy ducks. You will see the word duck within the word “duckie.” Duckie is sometimes used when talking about little ducks and especially when talking about toy ducks.

statue A statue is a figure carved out of wood, stone, or metal.

artist An artist is someone who draws or paints pictures. An artist is someone who draws or paints pictures.

juggler A juggler is someone who entertains people by tossing balls or other objects into the air and catching them at different times without letting them fall. A juggler is someone who entertains people by tossing balls or other objects into the air and catching them at different times without letting them fall.

veterinarian A veterinarian is a doctor who helps animals stay healthy. A veterinarian is sometimes called a vet. A veterinarian is a doctor who helps animals stay healthy. A veterinarian is sometimes called a vet.

pitcher A pitcher is one of the players on a baseball team. The pitcher throws the ball to the batter for the batter to hit. A pitcher is one of the players on a baseball team. The pitcher throws the ball to the batter for the batter to hit.

Police Officer A police officer is a community worker. Police officers help keep the community safe. A police officer is a community worker. Police officers help keep the community safe.

firefighter Firefighters are people who fight fires. The word firefighters is a compound word. Firefighters are people who fight fires. The word firefighters is a compound word.

bay A bay can mean a body of water but in our unit story, “Firefighters” the word bay means an area where the fire trucks are waiting. A bay can mean a body of water but in our unit story, “Firefighters” the word bay means an area where the fire trucks are waiting.

walkie-talkie Walkie-talkies are much like telephones because people can use them to keep in touch with each other. You don’t dial numbers on a walkie- talkie. Walkie-talkies are much like telephones because people can use them to keep in touch with each other. You don’t dial numbers on a walkie- talkie.

fire hydrant A fire hydrant is a large pipe that stands up straight. Hoses can be attached to it and water can be taken from it, through a hose, to a fire. A fire hydrant is a large pipe that stands up straight. Hoses can be attached to it and water can be taken from it, through a hose, to a fire.

keening Keening is a word that describes a high squeaky sound. Electric saws and drills often make that kind of sound as they go through wood. Keening is a word that describes a high squeaky sound. Electric saws and drills often make that kind of sound as they go through wood.

steel Steel is a metal material used for many things including building construction. Steel is a metal material used for many things including building construction.

bold Bold is a word to describe someone who is not afraid. Bold is a word to describe someone who is not afraid.

errand An errand is a little chore or job that people do. An errand is a little chore or job that people do.