1. Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
Author: Doreen Cronin
Illustrated by: Betsy Lewin

2. understand
What Does It Mean? If you understand something, you know what it means. Sentence: These children talk to each other with their hands. They understand sign language. Think About It: Do you or someone you know understand more that one language? Explain.

3. gathered
What Does It Mean? People who have gathered have come together as a group. Sentence: The students gathered around the computer in order to see the screen. Think About It: Have you ever gathered with some of your friends? What did you do?

4. impatient
What Does It Mean? If you are impatient, you are not able to wait calmly. Sentence: This girl looks impatient. She is tired of waiting so long. Think About It: What is something that makes you impatient?

5. impossible
What Does It Mean? If something is impossible, it cannot be done. Sentence: It is impossible to hear when there is so much noise. Think About It: What is impossible for a pet to do?

6. believe
What Does It Mean? If you believe something, you think that it is real or true. Sentence: People clap if they believe, or feel, someone has done a good job. Think About It: Do you believe that plants can talk? Why or why not?

7. problem
What Does It Mean? If you have a problem, you have a question or situation that needs to be answered or solved. Sentence: Raise your hand if you have a problem or need help. Think About It: Did you ever have a problem unzipping your jacket?

8. demand
What Does It Mean? If you demand, you ask or tell someone to do something very firmly. Sentence: These lights and sirens demand that everyone get out of the way. Think About It: Did you ever demand that someone do something for you? What was it?

9. furious
What Does It Mean? Someone who is furious is feeling very angry. Sentence: Babies cry when they are angry. This baby is furious! Think About It: How does someone who is furious look?