1. Learning to Swim
Review

2. customary cus' – tom – ar – y (adj)
Kid friendly definition – usual; according to custom
Sentence stem –
It is customary for us …

3. emphasized em´– pha – sized (verb)
Kid friendly definition – stressed; called attention to
Sentence stem –
The teacher …

4. frantic franʹ – tic (adjective)
Kid friendly definition – wild with rage, fear, pain, or grief
Sentence stem –
As the snake slithered toward the frog…

5. stunned stunned (verb)
Kid friendly definition – dazed, bewildered, shocked, or overwhelmed
Sentence stem –
Tyler was stunned …

6. treaded treadʹ – ed (verb)
Kid friendly definition – to keep the body straight in water with the head above the surface.
Sentence stem –
The tired swimmers decided to …

7. More Words to Know
Adding the suffix ─ary to a word can change it to an adjective. Adding the suffix ─ize to a word changes it to a verb.

8. trivialize
make light of; make unimportant

9. computerize
put on a computer

10. complimentary
expressing praise; flattering

11. extraordinary
amazing; outstanding

12. generalize
make too vague; unspecific

13. criticize
to make judgments

14. honorary
given as an honor

15. Comprehension Skill
Sequence is the order in which events take place, from first to last. The time of day and clue words such as before and after or first, next, then, and finally can help you determine sequence.

16. Look Back and Write
Look back at pages to recall how Kyoko’s mother helped her not to be afraid after the near-drowning. In your own words, write what strategy the mother used. Provide evidence to support your answer.