The Story of the Statue of Liberty By Betsy & Giulio Maestro Unit 6 Week 1

crown Noun: a metal head covering worn by someone with power Noun: a metal head covering worn by someone with power The king wore a crown on his head while sitting on his throne. The king wore a crown on his head while sitting on his throne. Who might wear a crown? Who might wear a crown?

liberty Noun: freedom Noun: freedom People who live in a free country have liberty. People who live in a free country have liberty. What countries’ citizens have liberty? What countries’ citizens have liberty?

models Noun: small copies of something Noun: small copies of something The wood carver made two models of airplanes. The wood carver made two models of airplanes. What is something you have made a model of? What is something you have made a model of?

symbol Noun: an object, animal or icon that stands for something Noun: an object, animal or icon that stands for something A flag is a symbol of a country. A flag is a symbol of a country. What is a symbol you have seen that stands for something? What is a symbol you have seen that stands for something?

tablet Noun: a small, flat surface with something written on it Noun: a small, flat surface with something written on it A tablet is a stone that has writing carved into it. A tablet is a stone that has writing carved into it. Why might a tablet be important to have? Why might a tablet be important to have?

torch Noun: a long stick with material at one end that burns Noun: a long stick with material at one end that burns The Olympic torch was lit to show the start of the games. The Olympic torch was lit to show the start of the games. Where have you seen a torch? Where have you seen a torch?

unforgettable Adjective: impossible to forget it Adjective: impossible to forget it My trip to Disney World with my family was unforgettable. My trip to Disney World with my family was unforgettable. What have you done that is unforgettable? What have you done that is unforgettable?

unveiled Verb: revealed; removed a cover from Verb: revealed; removed a cover from The new ride at the amusement park was unveiled to the guests. The new ride at the amusement park was unveiled to the guests. What is something that can be unveiled? What is something that can be unveiled?

Happy Birthday Mr. Kang Written & Illustrated by Susan L. Roth Unit 6 Week 2

bows Verb: bends the head or body Verb: bends the head or body After he sings, he bows to the audience. After he sings, he bows to the audience. When do people need to take bows? When do people need to take bows?

chilly Adjective: uncomfortably cold Adjective: uncomfortably cold It was chilly outside so we made hot cocoa to warm up. It was chilly outside so we made hot cocoa to warm up. What clothes should you wear in chilly weather? What clothes should you wear in chilly weather?

foolish Adjective: unwise; not making sense Adjective: unwise; not making sense I was foolish when I rode my skateboard down the stairs. I was foolish when I rode my skateboard down the stairs. What have you done that is foolish? What have you done that is foolish?

foreign Adjective: a place that is not your own country Adjective: a place that is not your own country He moved here from a foreign country called Sudan. He moved here from a foreign country called Sudan. Have you traveled to any foreign countries? Have you traveled to any foreign countries?

narrow Adjective: not wide Adjective: not wide The gap was too narrow for me to squeeze through. The gap was too narrow for me to squeeze through. What is something that can be narrow? What is something that can be narrow?

perches Noun: sits or rests on a bar or branch Noun: sits or rests on a bar or branch Watch the red bird as it perches on the branch. Watch the red bird as it perches on the branch. What types of animals may use perches? What types of animals may use perches?

recipe Noun: ingredients and steps for making something to eat or drink Noun: ingredients and steps for making something to eat or drink My mom wrote the recipe for beef stew on the card. My mom wrote the recipe for beef stew on the card. When have you followed a recipe to cook? When have you followed a recipe to cook?

Talking Walls Art for the People By Katacha Diaz Unit 6 Week 3

encourages Verb: increases confidence Verb: increases confidence My father always encourages me to study hard. My father always encourages me to study hard. When have your parents encouraged you to do something? When have your parents encouraged you to do something?

expression Noun: act of putting into words or visual medium Noun: act of putting into words or visual medium The expression on my mom’s face was shock when she walked into her surprise party. The expression on my mom’s face was shock when she walked into her surprise party. What expression might you have if you were upset? What expression might you have if you were upset?

local Adjective: of a certain place Adjective: of a certain place My parents are active in the local neighborhood community. My parents are active in the local neighborhood community. What are some local places in your area? What are some local places in your area?

native Adjective: belonging to you because of your birth Adjective: belonging to you because of your birth My cousin was born in Madrid, so he is a native of Spain. My cousin was born in Madrid, so he is a native of Spain. What place are you a native of? What place are you a native of?

settled Verb: made a home in a new place Verb: made a home in a new place We moved to the United States and settled in Houston, Texas. We moved to the United States and settled in Houston, Texas. Have you ever settled in a new place? Have you ever settled in a new place?

social Adjective: about people as a group Adjective: about people as a group The social committee threw an ice cream party for the students who reached the reading goal. The social committee threw an ice cream party for the students who reached the reading goal. Describe a time when you have done something social. Describe a time when you have done something social.

support Adjective: to help or assist; to back Adjective: to help or assist; to back The students had the support of their teacher and did well on their test. The students had the support of their teacher and did well on their test. Why might you need support? Why might you need support?

Two Bad Ants By Chris Van Allsburg Unit 6 Week 4

crystal Noun: a solid, glass-like item Noun: a solid, glass-like item I saw the ant carry a crystal of salt. I saw the ant carry a crystal of salt. What might someone collect crystals? What might someone collect crystals?

disappeared Verb: vanished from sight Verb: vanished from sight The wolves disappeared into the forest to search for food. The wolves disappeared into the forest to search for food. When have you witnessed something that disappeared? When have you witnessed something that disappeared?

discovery Noun: the act of finding something Noun: the act of finding something The scientists made a discovery of dinosaur bones from long, long ago. The scientists made a discovery of dinosaur bones from long, long ago. What is a discovery you have made? What is a discovery you have made?

goal Noun: an aim or desired result Noun: an aim or desired result My goal was to read 10 books by the end of the school year. My goal was to read 10 books by the end of the school year. What is a goal you have set for yourself? What is a goal you have set for yourself?

journey Noun: a long trip Noun: a long trip My family and I took a journey across the United States. My family and I took a journey across the United States. Have you ever been on a journey? Have you ever been on a journey?

joyful Adjective: feeling great happiness Adjective: feeling great happiness The children were joyful on Christmas morning. The children were joyful on Christmas morning. When have you felt joyful? When have you felt joyful?

scoop Noun: a spoon shaped tool Noun: a spoon shaped tool We used a scoop to put the ice cream into the bowl. We used a scoop to put the ice cream into the bowl. What other foods can a scoop pick up? What other foods can a scoop pick up?

unaware Adjective: having no knowledge of something Adjective: having no knowledge of something The man was unaware of the dog chasing him while he was jogging. The man was unaware of the dog chasing him while he was jogging. When have you been unaware of something? When have you been unaware of something?

Atlantis The Legend of a Lost City Adapted and retold by Christina Balit Unit 6 Week 5

aqueducts Noun: channels for carrying water long distances Noun: channels for carrying water long distances The aqueducts carried fresh water to all parts of the island. The aqueducts carried fresh water to all parts of the island. Why are aqueducts useful to have? Why are aqueducts useful to have?

content Adjective: satisfied Adjective: satisfied The people were content living on their island. The people were content living on their island. What reasons do you have to be content with your life? What reasons do you have to be content with your life?

crouched Verb: stooped or bent down Verb: stooped or bent down I crouched down to pick up the coin that fell out of my pocket. I crouched down to pick up the coin that fell out of my pocket. When have you crouched down? When have you crouched down?

guidance Noun: the act or process of guiding; leading Noun: the act or process of guiding; leading The guidance counselor held a friendship group to teach the students how to get along. The guidance counselor held a friendship group to teach the students how to get along. What are some things a guidance counselor may do? What are some things a guidance counselor may do?

honor Noun: to treat with great respect Noun: to treat with great respect We threw a party in honor of my grandma’s 75 th birthday. We threw a party in honor of my grandma’s 75 th birthday. When have you received honor for something? When have you received honor for something?

pillar Noun: an upright support for a building Noun: an upright support for a building The library had a large pillar at the front entrance. The library had a large pillar at the front entrance. Why is a pillar important for a building to have? Why is a pillar important for a building to have?

thermal Adjective: causing heat or warmth Adjective: causing heat or warmth We used a thermal blanket in the winter to stay warm. We used a thermal blanket in the winter to stay warm. Why might someone wear a thermal jacket? Why might someone wear a thermal jacket?