1. Finding the Titanic Vocabulary 4 th grade Bailey

2. funnels Smokestacks; a device used to pour liquids into a container with a small neck We saw the funnels of the ship before we boarded.

3. plaques Flat markers that are engraved with words Kevin received a plaques for most improved player at the sports banquet.

4. shipwrecks Wrecked ships The hurricane caused a shipwreck.

5. survivors People who have stayed alive The survivors of the Titanic were able to get into a lifeboat. Lifeboat filled with survivors of the Titanic waiting to be rescued

6. unsinkable Impossible to sink Many believed the Titanic was unsinkable.

7. voyage A long journey to a distant place Columbus went on a voyage to find a new route to India. Map of the route Columbus took on his voyage. Many people like take voyages on a cruise ship.

8. wreckage Remains of something that has been destroyed We were able to see the wreckage of the Titanic by using a robotic submarine.

9. newscast Broadcast news report We watched the 6 o’clock newscast to learn more about the wildfire.

10. commute To travel by car, bus, train, or plane from your house to your job Mike’s commute took an hour on the freeway.

11. continue To keep on doing something, to go farther, to begin again after stopping The Harry Potter story will be continued in book 7. Many students continue their education by going to college. The ball continues to bounce.

12. attitude A way of thinking or behaving A positive attitude is necessary for success.

13. slumber To sleep We went to a slumber party but didn’t sleep at all.