1. The Man Who Invented Basketball James Naismith and His Amazing Game By Edwin Brit Wyckoff Unit 4 Week 1

2. basketball Noun: a game played on a court where two teams try to throw a ball through a raised hoop Noun: a game played on a court where two teams try to throw a ball through a raised hoop My brother plays basketball for the Miami Heat. My brother plays basketball for the Miami Heat. Have you ever tried to play basketball? Have you ever tried to play basketball?

3. disease Noun: a problem in the body; sickness Noun: a problem in the body; sickness A doctor might diagnose you with a disease if you are constantly sick. A doctor might diagnose you with a disease if you are constantly sick. Why can a disease by harmful? Why can a disease by harmful?

4. freeze Verb: turn into ice Verb: turn into ice When the ice began to freeze, the polar bear started to hunt. When the ice began to freeze, the polar bear started to hunt. What types of things can freeze? What types of things can freeze?

5. guard Noun: a person who watches over or protects something Noun: a person who watches over or protects something The crossing guard stops cars to let us cross the street. The crossing guard stops cars to let us cross the street. What else might require a guard? What else might require a guard?

6. popular Adjective: liked by many people Adjective: liked by many people The song became popular when many people kept voting for it on the radio. The song became popular when many people kept voting for it on the radio. Can you name a popular musician? Can you name a popular musician?

7. sports Noun: games in which people use their bodies Noun: games in which people use their bodies The sports I enjoy playing are golf and football. The sports I enjoy playing are golf and football. What types of sports do you enjoy playing? What types of sports do you enjoy playing?

8. study Verb: to spend time learning, usually by reading Verb: to spend time learning, usually by reading I had to study for my spelling test by writing my words three times each. I had to study for my spelling test by writing my words three times each. What is something you have had to study for? What is something you have had to study for?

9. terrible Adjective: really bad Adjective: really bad My dad had a terrible day when his truck got a flat tire. My dad had a terrible day when his truck got a flat tire. When has something terrible happened to you? When has something terrible happened to you?

10. Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest By Steve Jenkins Unit 4 Week 2

11. average Noun: the quantity found by dividing the sum of all quantities by the number of quantities Noun: the quantity found by dividing the sum of all quantities by the number of quantities The average score for my weekly reading tests was 92%. The average score for my weekly reading tests was 92%. What can you find the average of? What can you find the average of?

12. depth Noun: the distance from top to bottom Noun: the distance from top to bottom The sign at the deep end of the pool said the depth was 6 feet. The sign at the deep end of the pool said the depth was 6 feet. What types of things can you find the depth of? What types of things can you find the depth of?

13. deserts Noun: dry, sandy regions without water Noun: dry, sandy regions without water Cactus are plants that live in deserts. Cactus are plants that live in deserts. What are some other things that live in deserts? What are some other things that live in deserts?

14. erupted Verb: burst out Verb: burst out I read about a volcano that erupted in Hawaii. I read about a volcano that erupted in Hawaii. What might happen if a volcano erupted near your home? What might happen if a volcano erupted near your home?

15. outrun Verb: run faster than someone Verb: run faster than someone In the grassland, the antelope tried to outrun the cheetah to stay safe. In the grassland, the antelope tried to outrun the cheetah to stay safe. Have you ever had to outrun something? Have you ever had to outrun something?

16. peak Noun: pointed top of a mountain or hill Noun: pointed top of a mountain or hill The hikers climbed to the top peak of Mt. Everest. The hikers climbed to the top peak of Mt. Everest. What peak have you ever climbed? What peak have you ever climbed?

17. tides Noun: rise and fall of the ocean’s waters about every 12 hours Noun: rise and fall of the ocean’s waters about every 12 hours The high tides brought a lot of seaweed onto the beach. The high tides brought a lot of seaweed onto the beach. What controls the tides on Earth? What controls the tides on Earth?

18. waterfalls Noun: streams of water that fall from a high place Noun: streams of water that fall from a high place The waterfalls in Costa Rica were a breath taking site. The waterfalls in Costa Rica were a breath taking site. What waterfalls have you seen? What waterfalls have you seen?

19. Rocks in His Head By Carol Otis Hurst Illustrated by James Stevenson Unit 4 Week 3

20. attic Noun: the space in a house just below the roof and above the other rooms Noun: the space in a house just below the roof and above the other rooms The attic is where we store many of our belongings when we aren’t using them. The attic is where we store many of our belongings when we aren’t using them. What are some things you might find in an attic? What are some things you might find in an attic?

21. board Noun: a group of people who manage something Noun: a group of people who manage something The homeowner’s board decided to allow us to remove the tree from our yard. The homeowner’s board decided to allow us to remove the tree from our yard. Why is a board important to have in a neighborhood? Why is a board important to have in a neighborhood?

22. chores Noun: small tasks or jobs that you have to do regularly Noun: small tasks or jobs that you have to do regularly Some of my weekly chores are walking the dog, washing the dishes and cleaning my room. Some of my weekly chores are walking the dog, washing the dishes and cleaning my room. What chores would you rather not do? What chores would you rather not do?

23. customer Noun: someone who buys goods or services Noun: someone who buys goods or services The customer had to stand in line for a long time. The customer had to stand in line for a long time. At what store or place have you been a customer? At what store or place have you been a customer?

24. labeled Verb: put or wrote a label on something Verb: put or wrote a label on something When we moved, we labeled all the boxes so we could easily find our items. When we moved, we labeled all the boxes so we could easily find our items. When have you labeled something? When have you labeled something?

25. spare Noun: extra Noun: extra My dad keeps a spare tire in his trunk in case his tire ever goes flat. My dad keeps a spare tire in his trunk in case his tire ever goes flat. What is something you might have a spare of? What is something you might have a spare of?

26. stamps Noun: small pieces of paper with glue on the back for mailing letters and packages Noun: small pieces of paper with glue on the back for mailing letters and packages We put stamps on the envelope and mailed the letter to my pen pal. We put stamps on the envelope and mailed the letter to my pen pal. When have you used stamps to mail something? When have you used stamps to mail something?

27. America’s Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle By David A. Adler Illustrated by Terry Widener Unit 4 Week 4

28. celebrate verb: to do something special in honor of a special person or day verb: to do something special in honor of a special person or day To celebrate my sister’s birthday, we had cake, ice cream and opened presents. To celebrate my sister’s birthday, we had cake, ice cream and opened presents. What are some things you have been able to celebrate? What are some things you have been able to celebrate?

29. continued Adjective: to keep up; kept on going Adjective: to keep up; kept on going We continued to watch the movie even though it was scary. We continued to watch the movie even though it was scary. What is something that can be continued? What is something that can be continued?

30. current Noun: a flow or stream of water Noun: a flow or stream of water The moving ocean current was strong enough to carry the turtle to shore. The moving ocean current was strong enough to carry the turtle to shore. What can get stuck in a current of water? What can get stuck in a current of water?

31. drowned Verb: caused to die under water because of lack of air to breathe Verb: caused to die under water because of lack of air to breathe People have drowned in pools because they couldn’t swim. People have drowned in pools because they couldn’t swim. What are some pool rules to follow so you don’t drown? What are some pool rules to follow so you don’t drown?

32. medals Noun: pieces of metal, like coins that are given as prizes or rewards Noun: pieces of metal, like coins that are given as prizes or rewards The winners were presented with medals when they won the relay race. The winners were presented with medals when they won the relay race. Have you ever won a medal for something? Have you ever won a medal for something?

33. stirred Verb: mixed something by moving it around with a spoon or stick Verb: mixed something by moving it around with a spoon or stick My mom stirred together the ingredients for the cookie batter. My mom stirred together the ingredients for the cookie batter. What is something that you have stirred together? What is something that you have stirred together?

34. strokes Noun: single, complete movements made over again Noun: single, complete movements made over again Swimmers learn the basic strokes-back, side-before they move on to the more advanced ones. Swimmers learn the basic strokes-back, side-before they move on to the more advanced ones. What other strokes do swimmers use? What other strokes do swimmers use?

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

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

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

38. gully Noun: a ditch made by heavy rains or running water 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. 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? Why would it be a good idea to repair a gully?

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

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

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

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