1. Vocabulary and definitions
Unit 1, Wk 5
Vocabulary and definitions

2. carved Define: cut Example: A strong river carved this canyon.
Ask: What other things can be carved?

3. clues Define: hints that help solve a problem.
Example: These paw prints are clues that a dog walked here today.
Ask: What clues tell you that it might rain?

4. grand Define: Large and splendid.
Example: Diane sat and gazed at the grand view of the river.
Ask: What do you think would make a grand view?

5. landmark Define: An important building or place.
Example: The Statue of Liberty is an American landmark.
Ask: What other landmarks can you name?

6. massive Define: very big.
Example: The boaters looked up at the massive stone cliff.
Ask: What is another word for massive?

7. monument
Define: A building or statue that is made to honor a person or event.
Example: This monument honors the leaders of our country.
Ask: Can you describe a monument you have seen?

8. national Define: belonging to a nation.
Example: The Fourth of July is a national holiday.
Ask: Can you name another national holiday?

9. traces Define: signs of some past thing.
Example: In the morning we found traces, or small amounts, of snow on the plants.
Ask: What is another word for traces?