1. Vocabulary Day 1 5th Grade Theme 1
Eye of the Storm
Vocabulary Day 1
5th Grade Theme 1

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collide
Two cars collided in front of our school and we could hear that crashing sound in our classroom!
Description: to bump into another mass with force
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3. collide Example: a car crash
Non-example: driving in opposite directions
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Funnel cloud
We saw the huge funnel cloud on the news last night and thought how thankful we are to not live there.
Description: tornado cloud that is wide at the top and narrow where it touches the ground
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5. Funnel cloud
Example:
Non-example: puffy cloud
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jagged
The paper had a jagged edge because he ripped it instead of cutting it.
Description: having a sharp, pointed edge or outline
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7. jagged Example: a broken rock’s edge Non-example: a smooth rock
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lightning
We sat on our patio watching the lightning light up the night sky.
Description: the flash of light in the sky when electricity passes between clouds or between a cloud and the ground
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9. lightning
Example:
Non-example: thunder (sound)
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prairies
When we drove across the prairie, I noticed there weren’t any mountains or hills as far as I could see.
Description: flat, open grasslands
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11. prairies
Example: grassland
Non-example: mountains
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rotate
At Magic Mountain my sister likes to ride in tea cups, and rotate around and around.
Description: to swirl in circular motion
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13. rotate Example: bicycle wheels rotate
Non-example: when you walk you don’t rotate
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severe
The weather was so severe they told us to evacuate days before it arrived.
Description: serious or extreme in nature
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15. severe Example: a life- threatening disease; a life- threatening storm
Non-example: a paper cut on your finger; a small rainstorm
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16. sizzling
I could hear the food sizzling in the microwave, and that is how I knew it was ready.
Description: crackling with intense heat
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sizzling
Example: an egg frying
Non- example: the sun in the winter
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tornadoes
The tornado ripped the roof right off of the house and moved it down the street!
Description: rotating columns of air accompanied by whirling funnel – shaped downspouts that can cause great destruction
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19. tornadoes
Example:
Non- Example: wind (gentle breeze)
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strike
We saw the lightning strike the tree.
Description: hit against; come into contact with
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strike
Example: a soccer player kicks the ball; hit the tennis ball; lightning hits a tree
Non-example: a gently touch- You don’t strike your little sister when you hold her hand.
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22. Partner- Talk!
I like the word jagged…
What word seems interesting to you? Tell your partner the word and why. Be ready to tell your partner’s response! 22