1. 4th Grade Theme 3
Lesson 11
Day 4

2. Discussion
Would you be more likely to find information about mimicry in an almanac or in an encyclopedia?

3. What kinds of fish are predators – goldfish or sharks?
Predators are animals that kill and eat other animals.
What kinds of fish are predators – goldfish or sharks?

4. traits
Traits are particular qualities or characteristics of a person or thing.
A certain eye color is a trait. Which members of your family do you share that trait with?

5. How would you lure a mouse into a trap?
If something lures you, it makes you want to go to it, even though it is dangerous or could get you in trouble.
How would you lure a mouse into a trap?

6. What is something you could do to avoid a mean looking dog?
If you avoid a person or thing, you keep away from them.
What is something you could do to avoid a mean looking dog?

7. How might you mimic the way a cat behaves?
If you mimic a person or thing, you try to act or look exactly like that person or thing.
How might you mimic the way a cat behaves?

8. What makes it obvious that it’s raining outside?
If something is obvious, it is so easily seen or understood that no one has to explain it.
What makes it obvious that it’s raining outside?

9. Does a dog resemble a wolf? Explain.
resembles
If one person or thing resembles another, the two look similar to each other.
Does a dog resemble a wolf? Explain.

10. Would you trust a deceptive person? Why or why not?
A deceptive person or thing tries to make you believe something that is not true.
Would you trust a deceptive person? Why or why not?

11. Spelling Words with VCV
begin
vanish
bonus
legal
event
moment
motive
native
suburb
mimic
paper
pilot
raven
rival
relish
silent
solar
spider
super
virus
basis
enemy
balance
chemical
fiber
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12. Reference Sources
*Use an ALMANAC to find current facts about places, sports, weather or events.
* Use and ATLAS to find a specific place.
*Use a DICTIONARY to learn the meanings of unfamiliar words, how to pronounce words, and how to spell them.
* Use an ENCYCLOPEDIA, NONFICTION BOOKS, and MAGAZINES to find specific information on a topic.
*Use a THESAURES to find synonyms and antonyms, and to find words that will make your writing more interesting.
* Use the INTERNET to research topics.

13. Practice: Reference Sources
What reference source would you use to find the meaning of the word tropical?
What reference source would you use to find the current population of your state?