On Top of the World Open Court Reading th Grade Unit 1, Lesson 3 Ms. Siriwardene Leland Street School

On Top of the World Vocabulary ascent averted expedition insulation summit

ascent Linked by a nylon rope, they began their final ascent. The mountain biker shifted gears as he began his ascent to the top of the hill. What skill(s) did you use to determine the meaning of this word? context clues Ascent: a climb

averted But with one danger averted, they found themselves staring at an even greater barrier. A giant rock, forty feet high, blocked the ridge. We bought an umbrella and averted getting drenched in the rainstorm. What skill(s) did you use to determine the meaning of this word? context clues Averted: prevented something from happening

expedition For this reason Colonel John Hunt, head of the 1953 British attempt, had asked Tenzing to be his guide and sirdar, or leader of the Sherpas hired to assist the expedition. The captain sent the crew members on a small expedition to explore the island. What skill(s) did you use to determine the meaning of this word? Context Clues Expedition: a group journey with a clear purpose

insulation Each boot had an inner waterproof lining and inch-thick insulation, and weighed over two pounds. The insulation in the walls helps keep our house warm during the winter. What skill(s) did you use to determine the meaning of this word? context clues Insulation: material used to keep heat from escaping

summit It had taken eight months, an army of men, and three tons of supplies to get them to where they now stood 1,100 feet from the summit. From the summit of the great mountain, we could see far into the distance. What skill(s) did you use to determine the meaning of this word? Context clues Summit: the top