ELEMENTS OF READING

COMFORTING

Friends can be comforting in troubled times.

SHELTER

The doghouse sheltered the dog from the sun.

FLEET

You have to look fast to see this fleet creature in action.

GLIMMER

Lights glimmered above our heads at the carnival.

EXPRESSION

Your facial expressions tell the world how you feel.

VITAL

Running helps keep these children healthy and vital.

VERSATILE

A truly versatile performer has many talents.

TEASE

The students teased Annie and made fun of her.

LONELY

Stella felt lonely in her new neighborhood.

SERIOUS

Charles was serious about his education.

FASTEN

Fasten the safety belt before you start the engine.

ASSUME

She assumes there is water in the pool!

HOPEFUL

He was hopeful that his Dad would come home soon.

COMPANION

Someone you enjoy spending time with makes a wonderful companion.

GIDDY

The children were so giddy they couldn’t stop laughing.

BOAST

He boasted and bragged about winning the race.

STRANDED

When her car broke down she was stranded.

TREMBLE

The child trembled with fear during the storm.

RESCUE

These firefighters practice rescuing a child.

RESOURCEFUL

You are resourceful when you make something out of nothing.

CONSEQUENCE

If you misbehave in school you must accept the consequences.

NESTLE

The baby nestled close to its mother.

WEARY

The man was so weary he had to stop and rest.

ELEGANT

The home was filled with elegant decorations.

EMERGE

The chick emerged from the egg.

NUTRITIOUS

Nutritious foods help you grow up healthy.

ASSEMBLE

Cars are assembled on an assembly line.