Sunday, November 2, 2014

Literature Selections - Vocabulary

                 


                 Grade 5, Theme 1, The Hot and Cold Summer 

              Vocabulary Words 

commotion  a burst of noise and confusion
  authority   a person who has special knowledge; an expert
 exhausted  very tired; fatigued
  incredible  so strange or unusual as to be unbelievable
        vow   a serious promise or pledge
    souvenir something kept as a reminder of a special time or place







Grade 5, Theme 1, Sees Behind Trees 


Vocabulary Words 

quivera case for carrying arrows
treadthe act, manner, or sound of walking
mossa tiny, delicate, flowerless plant that grows in clumps on trees and rocks
sternlyin a harsh or strict manner
exaggerateto make something appear greater than it really is
compose

















Grade 5, Theme 1, Yang the Third and Her Impossible     Family 
Vocabulary Words 

audition   a tryout to test the ability of an actor or a musiciansonata    a musical composition, usually in several movements or sections accompanist  a musician who plays music to support the main partaccompaniment  music played to aid and support the main musical featuregrimaced   expressed pain, annoyance, or disgustsimultaneously  happening at the same time
to settle down or become calm




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