1. Fly, Eagle, Fly! An African Tale Retold by Christopher Gregorowski Illustrated by Niki Daly Unit 4 Week 5

2. clutched Verb: grasped something tightly
She clutched my hand during the scary parts of the movie.
When have you clutched someone’s hand?

3. echoed
Noun: repeating of a sound caused by its reflecting off a hard surface
The bear’s growl echoed off the side of the cave.
When have you heard a sound that was echoed?

4. gully Noun: a ditch made by heavy rains or running water
After it rained for many days, a gully formed in the front of our yard.
Why would it be a good idea to repair a gully?

5. reeds Noun: tall grasses that grow in wet places
In the marsh, an alligator hid among the reeds hunting for its prey.
Where are some places that reeds may grow?

6. scrambled Verb: made your way, by climbing or crawling quickly
The contestants scrambled through the obstacle course to make it to the end.
What is another meaning of scrambled?

7. thatch Noun: roofing material made of straw
The thatch roof didn’t provide much protection from the rain.
What might be a better material to use rather than thatch for a roof?

8. valley Noun: an area of low land that lies between hills or mountains
The valley was thriving with lush trees and exotic plants.
What types of plants or wildlife might live in a valley?