simple
sim ple
simple
easily done, used, or understood
Synonyms: easy
Part of Speech: adjective
simple
example
We trained our dog using simple commands that she would understand.
simple
example
One simple task I do every day is make my bed.
How is the purple martin’s plan to scare off the great horned owl simple?
simple
| | |
2+2 | calculus | velcro shoes |
find the non-example
simple
word relatives
Macaroni and cheese is one of the simplest dinners you can make! Kraft makes is even simpler by putting powdered cheese in the box! Can you think of how to simplify the process any more? I can’t! Its simplicity is perfect after a long day. Mac and cheese is simply the best!
simpler
simplest
simplicity
simply
simplify
simple
check understanding
What is something that used to be hard for you to do but is not simple?
Something simple for me to do is…
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collapse
col lapse
collapse
to fail or break down completely or suddenly
Synonyms: fall
Part of Speech: verb
collapse
example
The house of cards will collapse if the builder does not concentrate.
collapse
example
The earthquake caused the building to collapse.
What helps you understand what collapsed means?
collapse
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building falling | person going to ground after a hard race | person standing up |
find the non-example
collapse
word relatives
This table is collapsible, which means it can fold up to be stored easily. By collapsing the table is able to slide into small spaces until it is needed. The picture on the bottom shows the table completely collapsed.
collapsed
collapses
collapsing
collapsible
collapse
check understanding
Why do you think this girl collapsed?
She collapsed because…
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bold
bold
bold
having courage; fearless
Synonyms: fearless
Part of Speech: adjective
bold
example
Jumping into the pool from the highest diving board is a bold move.
bold
example
If I were bold, I’d try out for the soccer team.
On page 41, the purple martin’s plan to deal with the great horned owl is called “bold.” Why is it bold?
bold
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playing on the playground | singing on stage in front of a crowd | skydiving |
find the non-example
bold
word relatives
Merida, from the movie Brave is one of the boldest characters I know. She boldly stood up for herself and that boldness paid off in the end! I hope to be bold like Merida every day!
bolder
boldest
boldly
boldness
bold
check understanding
What is something you would have to be bold to do?
Something I would have to be bold to do would be…
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nourish
nour ish
nourish
to furnish with food or other substances necessary for life and growth
Synonyms: feed
Part of Speech: verb
nourish
example
We nourish our garden with water and plenty of sunlight.
nourish
example
Something that might help nourish a plant is compost.
What word in the first paragraph on page 37 gives the reader a definition for the word nourish?
nourish
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writing a paper | watering plants | feeding a cat |
find the non-example
nourish
word relatives
My mom makes sure she nourishes me with good food every day. By nourishing me with fruits and vegetables, I grow up to be strong. This nourishment will help me to develop strong muscles and bones.
nourished
nourishing
nourishes
nourishment
nourish
check understanding
What is something healthy you nourish your body with?
I nourish my body with…
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devour
de vour
devour
to eat up with great greed or vigor
Synonyms: consume
Part of Speech: verb
devour
example
We cannot wait to devour the delicious food that our father has prepared.
devour
example
The dog devoured his food in a matter of seconds.
What helps you understand what devour means?
devour
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eating a cheeseburger in 1 minute | only being able to eat 2 bites | eating when you’re starving |
find the non-example
devour
word relatives
After school my sister devours every piece of food in sight. Yesterday, she devoured an entire chocolate cake!
devoured
devours
devouring
devour
check understanding
What is one food that you will always devour if it’s put in front of you?
I will always devour…
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frantic
fran tic
frantic
wildly excited by worry, fear, grief, or anger
Synonyms: distressed
Part of Speech: adjective
frantic
example
Jonathan became frantic when he realized he might miss his train.
frantic
example
I became frantic when I lost my homework.
What helps you understand what frantic means?
frantic
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losing something important | not being able to find mom in the store | feeling happy |
find the non-example
frantic
word relatives
I was frantically looking for my dad when I lost him in the store.
frantically
frantic
check understanding
Tell about a time when you were frantic.
I was frantic when…
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reside
re side
reside
to make one’s home permanently or for a time
Synonyms: live
Part of Speech: verb
reside
example
Our family was proud that we resided in a brand new home.
reside
example
For the past two years, I’ve resided in the home next to the school.
What synonym for resided can be found several times in the text?
reside
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to live in a home | to rent a vacation home | to live in an apartment |
find the non-example
reside
word relatives
My aunt and uncle’s residence is the nicest house in the neighborhood. They have resided in that neighborhood for 3 years. They are very nice residents who always mow their lawn every Sunday.
resides
resided
residing
residence
resident
reside
check understanding
Tell about the place in which you reside.
The place I reside is…
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crisis
cri sis
crisis
a condition or period of difficulty or danger
Synonyms: catastrophe
Part of Speech: noun
crisis
example
The farmer experienced a major crisis when the drought left no water for his field.
crisis
example
Someone going through a crisis will probably feel panicked.
On page 32, what is the crisis the birds are facing?
crisis
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going to school | plane crash | tsunami |
find the non-example
crisis
word relatives
Kevin has faced many crises in his lifetime but he always overcomes them.
crises
crisis
check understanding
Tell about a time when you had a crisis. What did you do?
I had a crisis when…
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