1. Vocabulary Practice: Monday Lead: Definition 1: to go before or show the way (v) Definition 2: a leash (n) Definition 3: a heavy metal (n) 1)The dog strained against the lead. 2)Crispin: The Cross of Lead. 3)Please lead the way.

2. Wednesday: Context Clues Directions: Write the bold word and what you think it means based on the context. 1) For most of us, dispelling the darkness is as simple as turning on a light. 2)The funeral was a somber occasion. 3) Johnny ran a little farther each day to build his endurance.

3. Thursday: Context Clues Directions: Write the bold word and what you think it means based on the context. 1) He hastened to complete his homework before class. 2) They had a picnic on top of the knoll. 3)The forest fire subsided after many days.

4. Friday: Context Clues Write the bold word and what you think it means based on the context. NO Dictionary! 1) It requires a deft hand to create beautiful needlework. 2) Xander was focused and calm as he completed his final backflip. He did not falter. 3)It is very easy to jostle others in a crowded subway.

5. Tuesday: Multiple Meanings Crane: Definition 1: machinery that is used for lifting Definition 2: large wading bird with long legs Definition 3: to stretch one’s neck out 1)The construction worker used a crane to lift the piano into the apartment. 2)We craned our necks to see the car accident better. 3)The Sandhill crane has reddish patches on its head that could possibly be mistaken for large red eyes.

6. Vocabulary Practice: Wednesday Novel Definition 1: a fictional book Definition 2: different from anything seen before. 1)She had a novel idea at the business meeting. 2)He wrote his first novel when he was 10 years old. 3)It is not novel to celebrate a birthday with a party.

7. Vocabulary Practice: Friday Loom Definition 1: a hand-operated apparatus used for weaving. (n) Definition 2: to rise before the vision with the appearance of great size. (v) 1) Suddenly a police officer loomed in front of him. 2) All Oriental rugs are woven on a loom by hand. 3) A Viking family would have had a loom on which they would have woven cloth.

8. Vocab Practice: Friday 1)Please make a (collage, college) of your favorite family photos. 2) Make a fruit salad with apples, bananas, and (pairs, pares, pears). 3) The building was made of concrete (steel, steal).