A Word a Day Grade 3 Week 3
DAY 1 Week 3 scold
Say the Word scold
verb When you scold someone, you tell the person in an angry way that he or she did something wrong.
scold
The teacher had to scold her students for their rude behavior during the assembly.
Which statements might parents make when they scold their children? “Your room looks terrific!” “You know better than that!” “Please don’t do that ever again!” “You did a great job on that report!” “How many times have I asked you not to do that?”
Tell about a time when you were scolded for something. What happened?
scold
DAY 2 Week 3 considerate
Say the Word considerate
adjective A considerate person is kind to others and thoughtful.
considerate
The considerate boy brought her mother tea when she was sick in bed.
Which of these show considerate behavior? pushing in line Get well soon!
Tell about a time when someone was considerate to you. How did it make you feel?
considerate
DAY 3 Week 3 instruct
Say the Word instruct
verb When you instruct, you teach something to someone.
instruct
My uncle is a lifeguard, so he can instruct me on pool safety.
Which of the following mean about the same as instruct?
Think about a special skill or talent you have. How would you instruct others so they could also learn that skill?
instruct
DAY 4 Week 3 canine
Say the Word canine
noun An animal that belongs to the dog family is a canine.
canine
It’s not hard to see that dogs and wolves are both canines.
Which of the following belong to a canine? fur claws scales fangs feathers
If you owned a canine, what would you do to care for it?
canine
REVIEW scold considerate Instruct canine
scold * considerate * instruct * canine A dog is one, and so is a wolf. If you do nice things for others, this word describes you. Teachers and college professors do this. If a friend broke your favorite toy, you might do this to him or her.
scold * considerate * instruct * canine Thanks for the get-well card! It was very ___ of you to send it. My parents will probably __ me if I get home late without phoning them. A wild __ lives in a pack of adults and pups. Today our teacher will __ us on some new vocabulary words.
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