Vocabulary Sample
Monday: Review
Use this word in a sentence:
envy
Write the word that finishes these sentences:
Water is __________ for plants to grow big and strong.
A small _______ provides shelter for tiny animals in the garden.
Sarah felt _______ when she saw her friend's new toy.
vital
shrub
envy
Jame __________ his pet kitten to come out of hiding
coaxed
Write the word that matches the definition:
influence or persuade to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way
to separate and spread out particles of matter into another substance
a strong column made of stone, metal or wood
coaxed
dissolve
pillar
Monday: Teach
absorb
Context:
Definition:
Picture:
Examples:
It does this by absorbing dangerous sunrays and preventing sunburns.
Verb: to take in, swallow, or suck up
Shrubs absorb sunlight for energy and growth.
A sponge can absorb juice from a spill.
I need to absorb all this information Miss M is telling me!
Tuesday: Review
Use this word in a sentence:
absorb
Write the word that finishes these sentences:
Sponges _________ water and get wet.
Mr Smith ________ Mike’s record collection.
We need to ___________ our whiteboard markers.
absorb
envies
replenish
The ancient temple had tall __________.
pillars
Write the word that matches the definition:
a substance made up of matter
the feeling of wanting what someone else has and resenting them for it
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
material
envy
curiously
Tuesday: Teach
capture
Context:
Definition:
Picture:
Examples:
People in many places around the world now use solar panels to capture light from the sun and turn it into energy.
verb: to take or seize by force
The hero captured the sneaky thief.
Mr Smith’s camera can capture funny moments.
The net can capture colourful butterflies.
Wednesday: Review
Use this word in a sentence:
capture
Write the word that finishes these sentences:
We need ____________ to make kites.
The sword has a shiny _________.
The cat looked ___________ at the new toy.
material
sheath
curiously
A deep ________ separated the two sides of the valley.
chasm
Sort these words into nouns and verbs:
absorb
material
pillar
sheath
chasm
examine
dissolve
shrub
nouns
verbs
Wednesday: Teach
turbines
Context:
Definition:
Picture:
Examples:
In windy places, people build wind turbines to capture energy from the wind and turn it into electrical power.
noun: a device that turns fluid movement (such as wind or water) into energy
Wind turbines make electricity from the wind's power.
The boat's turbine made it go really fast.
The big fan looks like a turbine.
Thursday: Review
Use this word in a sentence:
turbine
Write the word that finishes these sentences:
I __________ everything Ms Thomas tells me.
Miss M __________ a smile out of the new student.
The bridge stood strong with thick wooden _________.
absorb
coaxed
pillars
The artist tried to __________ the sunset's beauty.
capture
Write the word that matches the definition:
to look closely and carefully
a device which removes particles
to take or seize by force
examine
filter
capture
Thursday: Teach
graze
Context:
Definition:
Picture:
Examples:
Animals generally prefer grazing in springtime when the grass is long, lush and green.
verb: to eat a little at a time but often
Scarlett grazed on popcorn throughout the movie.
Kangaroos can often be seen grazing on grass at dusk.
Friday: Review
Use this word in a sentence:
graze
Write the word that finishes these sentences:
The villain ___________ the superhero in her trap.
Mr Smith looked at the lush green shrub with ________.
The __________ made a loud humming noise as turned in the wind.
captured
envy
turbine
Eating fruits and vegetables is ______ for a balanced diet.
vital
Write the word that matches the definition:
anything that has mass and takes up space.
a substance made up of matter
necessary or very important
matter
materials
vital
How many words can you use in one sentence?
absorb
shrub
graze
envy
coax
turbine
replenish
curiously
capture
Under the wind turbine, the child tried to coax her friend into helping her capture a butterfly near the shrub, while curiously envying the nearby cows who were absorbed in replenishing their energy by grazing on grass.
Friday: Teach
bellow
Context:
Definition:
Picture:
Examples:
Stomping angrily towards the broken fence, the massive bull bellowed.
verb: to make a deep loud roar
The lion’s bellow was heard from miles away.
“Sit down!” bellowed Mrs C.
A koala’s bellow is surprisingly loud.