180 Words 4th Grade
180 Words 4th Grade
180 Words 4th Grade
Essential
1Vocabulary Words
Independent Learning Packets That Help
Students Learn the Most Important Words
They Need to Succeed in School
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
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TA B L E O F
CONTENTS
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LESSON 1: School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LESSON 2: Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LESSON 3: Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LESSON 4: Textbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LESSON 5: Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LESSON 6: Math/Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LESSON 7: Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LESSON 8: Social Studies/Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LESSON 9: Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LESSON 10: Science Experiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
LESSON 11: Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LESSON 12: Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
LESSON 13: Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
LESSON 14: Citizenship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
LESSON 15: Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
LESSON 16: Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
LESSON 17: Adjectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
LESSON 18: Nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Word List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Introduction
TEXT
MESSAGE
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Many words have more than one meaning, including some that are not given in
the lesson. Point out additional meanings
or invite students to discover and share
them.
Review parts of speech with students
before each lesson. Many words can be
used as more than one part of speech,
including examples that are not given in
this book. Encourage students to monitor
their use of these words.
Be sure to have students complete the
Portfolio Page assignments on the second
page of each lesson. Add your own
writing assignments as well. Applying
the lesson words in independent writing
activities is essential in making the
words part of students vocabulary.
Encourage students to consult more
than one reference and to compare
information.
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Materials
Lesson Organization
Each lesson is four pages long and introduces ten academic words.
lesson words
M AT H / E C O N O M I C S
LESSON 6
statement of
lesson focus
consumer
currency
distribute
economy
labor
overhead
purchase
reduce
surplus
wages
lesson words
distribute
economy
labor
purchase
reduce
surplus
wages
_________________________
2. dispense, dole
_________________________
3. earnings, salary
_________________________
4. user, shopper
_________________________
5. extra, excess
_________________________
one or more
exercises focusing
explaining meaning
cloze exercise
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Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
Portfolio Page
writing assignment
M AT H / E C O N O M I C S
LESSON 6
consumer
currency
distribute
economy
labor
overhead
purchase
reduce
surplus
wages
a puzzle, game,
4.
surplus
prefixes,
deficit
5.
antonyms, other
cash register
Portfolio Page
Imagine that you own a card shop. Write a memo to the people who work
for you. Use at least two vocabulary words from this lesson.
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2. economist, economical
__________________________
5. how a country produces and uses its money, goods, services, and resources
the words
__________________________
a. make a profit
M AT H / E C O N O M I C S
labor
1. distribution, distributor
a. expenses
monetary system
activity using
buyer
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product
consumer
B. Read each pair of words. Write the related vocabulary word on the line.
structure
sale
6. lessen
increase
producer
management
roots, or word
dollar bill
1. to spread around
other learning
reduce
diminish
spend
extra
meanings, parts
workforce
Read the clues. Then complete the puzzle using the vocabulary words from
this lesson.
maze, or
c. ideas
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
sell
on suffixes,
2.
purchase
3.
income
factory
dollar store
A. For each number, read the three words. Use a colored pencil to shade the word in
one of the bottom boxes that means the opposite of the word in the top box.
exercises focusing
rent
LESSON 6
1.
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
on meaning
of words
of speech, word
currency
overhead
two or three
consumer
A. Read each pair of words. Write a vocabulary word that means the same or almost
simple sentences
lesson words
M AT H / E C O N O M I C S
_____ _____
LESSON 1
SCHOOL
academy
achieve
class
guidelines
lecture
monitor
network
register
task
uniform
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
LESSON 1
SCHOOL
academy
achieve
class
guidelines
lecture
monitor
network
register
task
uniform
A. Read the first word in each row. Find and circle two other words in that row with
similar meanings. Use a dictionary if needed.
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
1. achieve
strive
accomplish
attain
falter
2. task
tusk
taste
chore
duty
3. lecture
ledge
address
film
speech
4. register
enlist
regard
depart
enroll
5. guidelines
guests
questions
rules
principles
6. uniform
clothing
outfit
unicorn
union
pupil
pulpit
recreation
education
support
supper
heckler
helper
Portfolio Page
Write an e-mail to a friend about a day at school. Use at least two
vocabulary words from this lesson.
LESSON 1
SCHOOL
academy
achieve
class
guidelines
lecture
monitor
network
register
task
uniform
supporters
station
kind of mail
group of students
range
enrollment
scolded
worked
clothlike
same
association
school
B. Many words can be used as more than one part of speech. Circle noun or verb for
each vocabulary word.
1. Dr. Mann gave a lecture.
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
verb
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
A. Some words have more than one meaning. Choose the word or phrase that gives the
best meaning for the vocabulary word as its used in each sentence.
LESSON 1
SCHOOL
Read the clues. Identify the correct vocabulary word and write it next to its clue. Then
find and circle each word in the puzzle.
G U
I D E L
C N F
J
I N E S B A
A L C X E G D R Y
P S L E C T U R E Q
R F K U Y A F W Q A G O
W O M O N I
T O R C
G R N C T M J R M H S B
O M V L T A S K Z
Hint:
The words
can run
ACROSS
or
DOWN.
T W
K A C A D E M Y L E E U
V Q N S H T W Y P V R S
S X E S Z U D F R E
Clues
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
__________________________
2. a talk or speech
__________________________
3. a classroom helper
__________________________
4. a job to be done
__________________________
5. a kind of school
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
9. sign up to do something
__________________________
10. succeed
__________________________
LESSON 2
READING
develop
genre
metaphor
narrator
preview
prose
simile
synonym
theme
tone
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
LESSON 2
READING
develop
genre
metaphor
narrator
preview
prose
simile
synonym
theme
tone
A. Read each pair of words. Write a vocabulary word that means the same or almost
the same thing.
1. match, equivalent
__________________________
2. expand, build
__________________________
3. topic, subject
__________________________
4. mood, attitude
__________________________
5. kind, type
__________________________
essay
verse
2. What is in a simile?
like
lake
storyteller
storekeeper
4. When is a preview?
after
before
synonym
figure of speech
Portfolio Page
Write an ad for a book you have read. Use at least two vocabulary words
from this lesson.
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LESSON 2
READING
develop
genre
metaphor
narrator
preview
prose
simile
synonym
theme
tone
A. The lesson words below have suffixes. A suffix is added to the end of a word to
change its meaning. Underline the suffix in each word. Then, write a sentence
using the word. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. narrative ____________________________________________________________________
2. synonymous ________________________________________________________________
3. thematic ____________________________________________________________________
4. development ________________________________________________________________
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a. metaphor
b. preview
c. simile
d. tone
e. genre
f. prose
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
LESSON 2
READING
Read the clues. Then, complete the puzzle using vocabulary words from this lesson.
Down
Across
2.
4.
7.
8.
9.
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
2
3
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LESSON 3
WRITING
abbreviate
compose
essay
persuade
portfolio
publication
quotation
support
tense
voice
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LESSON 3
WRITING
abbreviate
compose
essay
persuade
portfolio
publication
quotation
support
tense
voice
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
1. quotation
a. file
2. support
b. create
3. abbreviate
c. verify
4. compose
d. influence
5. portfolio
e. citation
6. persuade
f. shorten
abbreviation
composition
past
pest
newspaper
newsstand
writer
reader
Portfolio Page
Write some tips for beginning writers. Use at least two vocabulary words
from this lesson.
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LESSON 3
WRITING
abbreviate
compose
essay
persuade
portfolio
publication
quotation
support
tense
voice
B. The lesson words below have suffixes. A suffix is added to the end of a word to
change its meaning. Underline the suffix in each word. Then, write a sentence
using the word. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. supportive
_____________________________________________________________
2. persuasion
_____________________________________________________________
3. composition _____________________________________________________________
C. Write the correct vocabulary word for each picture.
Wed. Apr. 2
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1.
2.
3.
___________________
___________________
___________________
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
_______________________________________________________________________
LESSON 3
WRITING
Clues
Vocabulary Words
1. related to abbreviation
2. has the word pose in it
3. rhymes with rotation
4. has the number 10 in it
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LESSON 4
TEXTBOOKS
analyze
communicate
content
focus
format
italics
margin
scan
summarize
viewpoint
italics
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. The __________________________ of our social studies textbook is U.S. geography.
2. Before reading a section, you should __________________________ the page.
3. A textbook must __________________________ information clearly to the reader.
4. A student must learn to __________________________ the text to understand it.
5. What is your __________________________ about chapter one?
6. A good __________________________ makes a book easier to read.
7. Words in __________________________ emphasize their importance.
8. Sometimes a new word is defined in the __________________________ of the page.
9. Reva turns off her radio so she can __________________________ on her homework.
10. After reading a section, try to __________________________ it in your own words.
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A viewpoint is an opinion.
LESSON 4
TEXTBOOKS
analyze
communicate
content
focus
format
italics
margin
scan
summarize
viewpoint
A. Read the first word in each row. Find and circle two other words in that row with
similar meanings. Use a dictionary if needed.
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
1. format
layout
formal
arrangement
2. viewpoint
detail
belief
conviction
3. communicate
convert
impart
convey
4. analyze
dissect
examine
anticipate
5. scan
disregard
survey
skim
6. focus
attend
launch
concentrate
pages
cover
textbook
textbook
sentence
paragraph
4. Where is a margin?
border
center
Portfolio Page
Write your viewpoint on an event in your social studies textbook. Use at
least two vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 4
TEXTBOOKS
analyze
communicate
content
focus
format
italics
margin
scan
summarize
viewpoint
A. Read the words at the base of each arc. Then, write the best vocabulary word along
the arc.
1.
2.
read
look
3.
telephone
edge
rim
type
4.
e-mail
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
verb
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180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
B. Many words can be used as more than one part of speech. Circle noun or verb for
each vocabulary word.
LESSON 4
TEXTBOOKS
Read each clue. Write the correct vocabulary word in the spaces below. Then, write
the letters from the shaded boxes in order on the lines to find the mystery word.
4. concentrate on something
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Mystery Word
A textbook is full of ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ .
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LESSON 5
M AT H
calculate
denominator
equal
factor
parallel
percent
sphere
strategy
table
volume
2+2=3+1
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. Vince made a ____________________ to show addition facts.
2. Straight rows of trees on either side of the walkway formed ____________________
lines.
3. These two fractions have a common ____________________ .
4. A ____________________ has no flat edges or points.
5. How much does seven plus eight ____________________ ?
6. One fourth of a pie is twenty-five ____________________ .
7. Mario can ____________________ the amount without using a paper and pencil.
8. What ____________________ of water can that jug hold?
9. One ____________________ of twelve is four.
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10. When Helen had trouble with the problem, she tried another ____________________ .
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
LESSON 5
M AT H
calculate
denominator
equal
factor
parallel
percent
sphere
strategy
table
volume
port
part
2. Where is a denominator?
bottom
top
track
trick
bell
ball
measles
measure
6. What is on a table?
list
lost
distaste
distance
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
B. Write a sentence to answer each question. Use a vocabulary word in your sentence.
1. What can help you in solving a word problem?
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. How do you get a product in multiplication?
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. How could you describe two sums that are the same?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Portfolio Page
Write a math word problem for a classmate to solve. Use at least two
vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 5
M AT H
calculate
denominator
equal
factor
parallel
percent
sphere
strategy
table
volume
data display
piece of furniture
number
element
globe
area of influence
book
measure
trait
part of a fraction
B. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. The underlined
words in the sentences below begin with the prefix un-. Read each sentence, then
write what the word means. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. As a dancer, she is unequaled. ________________________________________________
2. Our team had unparalleled success. ___________________________________________
C. The lesson words below have suffixes. A suffix is added to the end of a word to
change its meaning. Underline the suffix in each word below. Then, write a
sentence using the word. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. strategize ___________________________________________________________________
2. calculation __________________________________________________________________
3. percentage __________________________________________________________________
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A. Some words have more than one meaning. Choose the word or phrase that gives
the correct meaning for the vocabulary word as its used in each sentence.
LESSON 5
M AT H
Read the words in each row and circle the word that doesnt belong. Then, in order,
write the words you circled to make a silly sentence.
1. parallel
lines
corresponding
jittery
2. percent
penguin
part
half
3. denominator
fraction
dromedary
numerator
gregarious
identical
alike
tactic
starling
plan
6. factor
feather
product
times
7. calculate
evaluate
reckon
create
chart
tale
list
9. sphere
marble
earth
splendor
10. volume
confusion
capacity
amount
4. equal
5. strategy
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
8. table
Silly Sentence
A __________________________ __________________________ ,
__________________________ , and __________________________
__________________________ with a __________________________ can
__________________________ a __________________________ of
__________________________ and __________________________ .
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LESSON 6
M AT H / E C O N O M I C S
consumer
currency
distribute
economy
labor
overhead
purchase
reduce
surplus
wages
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. The yen is the _________________________ of Japan.
2. During a sale, a store will _________________________ its prices.
3. Mr. Spring saves part of his _________________________ every month.
4. Kimba stopped at a stand to _________________________ some water.
5. The factory owners met with _________________________ to discuss some problems.
6. At the perfume counter, they _________________________ free samples to customers.
7. People spend more when the _________________________ is strong.
8. The bakery often gives its _________________________ bread to a soup kitchen.
9. A vendor is someone who sells something to a _________________________ .
10. That store closed because its _________________________ was too high.
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LESSON 6
M AT H / E C O N O M I C S
consumer
currency
distribute
economy
labor
overhead
purchase
reduce
surplus
wages
A. Read each pair of words. Write a vocabulary word that means the same or almost
the same thing.
1. decrease, shrink
_________________________
2. dispense, dole
_________________________
3. earnings, salary
_________________________
4. user, shopper
_________________________
5. extra, excess
_________________________
rent
income
factory
workforce
dollar store
dollar bill
sale
product
monetary system
cash register
Portfolio Page
Imagine that you own a card shop. Write a memo to the people who work
for you. Use at least two vocabulary words from this lesson.
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M AT H / E C O N O M I C S
LESSON 6
consumer
currency
distribute
economy
labor
overhead
purchase
reduce
surplus
wages
A. For each number, read the three words. Use a colored pencil to shade the word in
one of the bottom boxes that means the opposite of the word in the top box.
2.
purchase
sell
3.
spend
diminish
4.
surplus
extra
reduce
deficit
5.
increase
consumer
producer
buyer
labor
management
worker
B. Read each pair of words. Write the related vocabulary word on the line.
1. distribution, distributor
__________________________
2. economist, economical
__________________________
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a. expenses
b. earnings
c. ideas
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1.
LESSON 6
M AT H / E C O N O M I C S
Read the clues. Then complete the puzzle using the vocabulary words from
this lesson.
1. to spread around
2. someone who buys things
3. dollars and cents
4. what you do when you pay for a notebook
5. how a country produces and uses its money, goods, services, and resources
6. lessen
7. pay that a worker gets
8. costs of heating, lighting, and rent for a business
9. workers
10. more than what is needed
LESSON 7
SOCIAL STUDIES
aid
ancestors
conflict
enforce
generation
global
historian
illegal
immigrate
revolution
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. A police officers job is to __________________________ the laws.
2. The U.S. became an independent nation after a __________________________ .
3. My fathers __________________________ likes different music than my friends do.
4. The leaders met to resolve their __________________________ .
5. Many people __________________________ to the U.S.
6. After the terrible hurricane, some schools sent __________________________ .
7. Pollution is a __________________________ problem.
8. My __________________________ farmed this land many years ago.
9. The woman got a ticket when she made an __________________________ turn.
10. We learned about our towns past from the local __________________________ .
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LESSON 7
SOCIAL STUDIES
aid
ancestors
conflict
enforce
generation
global
historian
illegal
immigrate
revolution
A. Read the first word in each row. Find and circle two other words in that row with
similar meanings.
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
1. conflict
struggle
confer
battle
confusion
2. aid
ailment
help
assistance
hurt
3. global
gloomy
national
worldwide
international
4. ancestors
parents
antiques
relatives
ancient
5. revolution
renewal
triumph
uprising
rebellion
6. illegal
unlawful
prohibited
identical
enraged
person
parcel
future
past
compel
fierce
classmate
grandmother
Portfolio Page
Imagine you lived long ago. Write a journal entry about something
that happened at that time. Use at least two vocabulary words from
this lesson.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
LESSON 7
aid
ancestors
conflict
enforce
generation
global
historian
illegal
immigrate
revolution
A. The lesson words below have suffixes. Underline the suffix in each word. Then,
write a sentence using the word. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. enforcement _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. generational ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. historical ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. immigration ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
6. ancestry ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
B. For each number, read the three words. Use a colored pencil to shade the word in
one of the bottom boxes that means the opposite of the word in the top box.
1.
local
3.
total
conflict
discord
4.
aid
care
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2.
global
neglect
peace
illegal
lawful
forbidden
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4. revolutionary _______________________________________________________________
LESSON 7
SOCIAL STUDIES
Use the ten vocabulary words to fill in the map. Then, add more words you know.
s for Peop
d
r
o
le
W
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d
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ts
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1. __________________________
4. __________________________
2. __________________________
5. __________________________
3. __________________________
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6. __________________________
8. __________________________
7. __________________________
9. __________________________
__________________________
10. __________________________
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LESSON 8
S O C I A L ST U D I E S / G OVE R N M E N T
community
defend
delegate
document
federal
founded
reform
represent
state
term
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LESSON 8
S O C I A L ST U D I E S / G OVE R N M E N T
community
defend
delegate
document
federal
founded
reform
represent
state
term
a. representative
2. delegate
b. justify
3. reform
c. duration
4. community
d. improve
5. defend
e. originated
6. term
f. group
passport
password
Austin
Arkansas
individual
union
spokesperson
researcher
Portfolio Page
Imagine you are visiting Washington, D.C. Write a postcard to a friend
telling about your visit. Use at least two vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 8
S O C I A L ST U D I E S / G OVE R N M E N T
community
defend
delegate
document
federal
founded
reform
represent
state
term
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
B. Some words have more than one meaning. Choose the word or phrase that gives
the best meaning for the vocabulary word as its used in each sentence.
1. In a debate, you must defend your position.
guard
support
say
locate
neighbors
fellowship
symbolize
speak for
time
word
C. Read each pair of words. Write the related vocabulary word on the line.
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1. federation, federalist
__________________________
2. foundation, founder
__________________________
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A. Many words can be used as more than one part of speech. Write noun or verb for
each vocabulary word.
LESSON 8
S O C I A L ST U D I E S / G OVE R N M E N T
Read the clues. Then, complete the puzzle using vocabulary words from this lesson.
Across
2.
4.
7.
8.
9.
Down
1.
2.
3.
5.
6.
length of time
a drivers license is an example
one of 50 in the U.S.
established
speak or vote for others
1
2
3
4
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8
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LESSON 9
SCIENCE
chemical
classify
core
ecology
effect
erode
expand
origin
physical
root
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. In ____________________ , scientists learn how plants and animals depend on
each other.
2. The scientist explained how the ____________________ worked on other substances.
3. Heavy rains caused the hillside to ____________________ .
4. An important part of good health is ____________________ fitness.
5. Pollution has a harmful ____________________ on people.
6. Each ____________________ helps the plant absorb water from the soil.
7. When air is warmed, it will ____________________ .
8. Scientists ____________________ rocks by their color, hardness, and other traits.
9. He sliced the stem so he could study the ____________________ under a microscope.
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LESSON 9
SCIENCE
chemical
classify
core
ecology
effect
erode
expand
origin
physical
root
A. Read each pair of words. Write a vocabulary word that means the same or almost
the same thing.
1. grow, increase
__________________________
2. source, beginning
__________________________
3. center, heart
__________________________
4. categorize, arrange
__________________________
5. diminish, wear
__________________________
6. outcome, result
__________________________
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under
over
machines
living things
cattle
oxygen
motion
silence
Portfolio Page
Write a short report about a science topic. Use at least two vocabulary
words from this lesson.
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SCIENCE
LESSON 9
chemical
classify
core
ecology
effect
erode
expand
origin
physical
root
A. The lesson words below have suffixes. Underline the suffix in each word. Then,
write a sentence using the word. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. rootless _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. original _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. ecological ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
B. Read each set of words. Underline the two words that are antonyms. Use a
dictionary if needed.
1.
4.
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error
2.
physical
3.
decrease
build
physician
expand
erode
mental
expanse
fruit
5.
cause
6.
group
core
idea
jumble
perimeter
effect
classify
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4. chemist _____________________________________________________________________
LESSON 9
SCIENCE
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LESSON 10
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
conclude
data
evidence
investigate
method
observe
possible
proceed
prove
vary
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. When we do the experiment, we will follow the scientific ______________________ .
2. Well make sure to have the needed equipment before we ______________________ .
3. The experiment will ______________________ what happens when plants need water.
4. We will try to ______________________ that all plants need some water.
5. We think its ______________________ that some plants need more water than others.
6. We know that plants ______________________ in their structure.
7. Eve will ______________________ how the plants react from day to day.
8. Moki will record all the ______________________ in a notebook.
9. We will use his notes as ______________________ .
10. What do you think we will ______________________ about plants and water?
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LESSON 10
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
conclude
data
evidence
investigate
method
observe
possible
proceed
prove
vary
A. Read the first word in each row. Find and circle two other words in that row with
similar meanings. Use a dictionary if needed.
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1. method
way
system
meter
2. vary
varnish
deviate
change
3. prove
demonstrate
provoke
confirm
4. observe
obstruct
watch
view
5. proceed
advance
linger
progress
6. possible
positive
likely
plausible
7. conclude
judge
wonder
decide
8. investigate
examine
scrutinize
interfere
computer
statistics
education
testimony
Portfolio Page
Write about a science experiment you would like to conduct. Use at least
two vocabulary words from this lesson
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LESSON 10
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
conclude
data
evidence
investigate
method
observe
possible
proceed
prove
vary
b. finish on time
c. organize experiments
b. misplace it
c. transform it
b. conserve ideas
c. support ideas
c. underline it
b. settle it
c. dedicate it
__________________________
2. overlook
__________________________
3. match
__________________________
C. Add a prefix to each word to form a second word that has the opposite meaning.
Then, write a sentence using the new word.
1. _________ prove _____________________________________________________________
2. _________ possible
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a. manage it
LESSON 10
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
Read the clues. Identify the correct vocabulary word and write it next to its clue.
Then find and circle each word in the puzzle.
X A C G O T B M F L P S Y
P R O V E H O V Q D I M O
R
I N V E S T
I G A T E B
K Z C J V A R Y N T R T S
U E L S
I
Z D B R A W H E
B U F D P F N H T G O R
M R D X E U J R L E N D V
S Y E T N P O S S
Hint:
The words
can run
ACROSS
or
DOWN.
B L E
H A O E C K Z D P G I
C W
P R O C E E D U C J V Q L
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Clues
1. show that something is so
__________________________
__________________________
3. differ
__________________________
4. opposite of unlikely
__________________________
5. go ahead
__________________________
__________________________
7. proof
__________________________
8. numerical facts
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
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LESSON 11
TESTS
accuracy
argument
challenge
concentrate
consider
determine
error
judgment
restate
select
%
100
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. Unless you study, you will find that a test is a ______________________ .
2. During a test, try to ______________________ and ignore distractions.
3. For multiple-choice questions, you have to ______________________ one answer.
4. Try to avoid making an ______________________ .
5. If you are not sure of an answer, use your best ______________________ .
6. Read the question carefully to ______________________ what you are being asked
to do.
7. Before answering an essay question, ______________________ what you want to say.
8. Check your essay for ______________________ in spelling.
9. Be sure to support any ______________________ you make with reasons.
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10. Its a good idea to ______________________ your main point at the end of an essay.
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LESSON 11
TESTS
accuracy
argument
challenge
concentrate
consider
determine
error
judgment
restate
select
mind
body
question
belief
contest
party
B. Read the first word in each row. Find and circle two other words in that row with
similar meanings.
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1. select
secede
pick
separate
choose
2. argument
dispute
arrangement
expose
controversy
3. restate
remain
repeat
reiterate
replace
4. error
mistake
blunder
era
exploit
5. consider
invent
subtract
ponder
reflect
6. accuracy
correctness
honesty
precision
answer
cancel
settle
descend
decide
7. determine
Portfolio Page
Write a list of tips for taking a test. Use at least two vocabulary words
from this lesson.
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LESSON 11
TESTS
accuracy
argument
challenge
concentrate
consider
determine
error
judgment
restate
select
2. agreement __________________________
C. The lesson words below have suffixes. Underline the suffix in each word. Then,
write a sentence using the word. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. consideration ________________________________________________________________
2. judgmental __________________________________________________________________
3. determination _______________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________
LESSON 11
TESTS
Read each clue. Write the correct vocabulary word in the spaces below. Then, write
the letters from the shaded boxes in order on the lines to find the mystery word.
3. correctness
5. something to overcome
6. say again
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7. decide
8. a mistake
9. focus on something
Mystery Word
Always read the ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ when taking
a test.
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LESSON 12
ART
background
figure
frame
graphic
image
model
overlap
portray
profile
vision
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. Karim noticed a lone ______________________ walking in the landscape painting.
2. In her collage, Erin made a red circle ______________________ a blue circle.
3. The illustration shows an ______________________ of a beautiful snowflake.
4. What is your ______________________ for this mural?
5. Steve painted a dark ______________________ behind the houses.
6. The assignment is to ______________________ a classmate on drawing paper.
7. Dad made a ______________________ for the picture Ben brought home.
8. As she painted, the artist talked to the ______________________ .
9. Rose turned sideways so Neil could see her ______________________ .
10. We signed up for a class in ______________________ art.
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When an artist imagines something for a picture, he or she has a vision for it.
LESSON 12
ART
background
figure
frame
graphic
image
model
overlap
portray
profile
vision
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far
near
2. Where is a profile?
front
side
paints
prints
build
pose
photographer
photograph
border
center
porter
portrait
humor
human
b. tear
c. connect
b. uniform
c. usual
Portfolio Page
Describe a painting or other artwork that you have made. Use at least two
vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 12
ART
background
figure
frame
graphic
image
model
overlap
portray
profile
vision
A. Some words have more than one meaning. Choose the word or phrase that gives
the correct meaning for the vocabulary word as its used in each sentence.
1. Her background in selling helped Jane get the job.
experience
part of picture
2. Pepe added each figure again to make sure the bill was correct.
person
number
3. Because their schedules overlap, Diana and Holly have lunch at the same time.
partially cover
coincide
example
B. Read the word meaning in each sentence. Then write the vocabulary word that
comes from the Greek or Latin word.
1. The Latin word videre means to see.
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
1.
2.
________________________
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LESSON 12
ART
Clues
Vocabulary Words
1. relates to visionary
2. begins the same way as overcoat
3. has the word rap in it
4. a compound word
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5. related to figurative
6. rhymes with exile
7. means to represent
8. has the word age in it
9. ends like blame
10. rhymes with coddle
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LESSON 13
DRAMA
appeal
direct
drama
emotion
emphasize
enact
imitate
interpret
pace
perform
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. Roger is appearing in a __________________________ next month.
2. Ms. Bond will __________________________ our class skit.
3. Each class will __________________________ on stage.
4. We hope our show will __________________________ to audiences.
5. Juan wants to __________________________ a chapter from a book.
6. Polly sings with strong __________________________ .
7. Alix spoke too fast and had to slow her __________________________ .
8. Student actors __________________________ these lines in different ways.
9. Play the role in your own fashion; dont __________________________ him.
10. My mom helped me learn to __________________________ important words in
my speech.
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LESSON 13
DRAMA
appeal
direct
drama
emotion
emphasize
enact
imitate
interpret
pace
perform
A. Read each pair of words. Write a vocabulary word that means the same or almost
the same thing.
1. stress, insist
__________________________
2. clarify, translate
__________________________
3. passion, sentiment
__________________________
4. lead, guide
__________________________
5. attract, interest
__________________________
6. mimic, resemble
__________________________
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gait
gate
actor
author
theatrical
electrical
game
scene
Portfolio Page
Write a short skit that you and some classmates can act out. Use at least
two vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 13
DRAMA
appeal
direct
drama
emotion
emphasize
enact
imitate
interpret
pace
perform
__________________________________________________________
2. _____ interpret
__________________________________________________________
C. Some words have more than one meaning. Choose the word that gives the best
meaning for the vocabulary word as its used in each sentence.
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plea
attraction
excitement
play
do
act
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____________________________________________________________________________
LESSON 13
DRAMA
Read the clues. Then, complete the puzzle using vocabulary words from this lesson.
1. attract interest
2. feeling
3. act out
4. a composition written for performance by actors
5. give an explanation
6. mirror someones actions
7. sing, act, or dance for others
8. make a strong point
9. the rate at which something is done
10. manage actors in a play
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2. E _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
3. _____ _____ A _____ _____
4. _____ R _____ _____ _____
5. _____ N _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
6. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ T _____
7. _____ _____ _____ _____ O _____ _____
8. _____ _____ _____ _____ A _____ _____ _____ _____
9._____ _____ C _____
10. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ T
1. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
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LESSON 14
CITIZENSHIP
assist
attitude
civil
compromise
debate
devote
donate
resolve
responsible
volunteer
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10. Mom likes to __________________________ her spare time to helping the candidate.
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LESSON 14
CITIZENSHIP
assist
attitude
civil
compromise
debate
devote
donate
resolve
responsible
volunteer
a. dedicate
2. responsible
b. adjustment
3. assist
c. dependable
4. compromise
d. aid
5. attitude
e. position
6. devote
f. contribute
money
respect
problem
solution
vacation
population
agreement
argument
Portfolio Page
Write about a way in which you are a good citizen. Use at least two
vocabulary words from this lesson.
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CITIZENSHIP
LESSON 14
assist
attitude
civil
compromise
debate
devote
donate
resolve
responsible
volunteer
A. Read each set of words. Underline the two words that are antonyms.
1.
2.
take
available
3.
devote
donate
unreliable
release
gift
responsible
ignore
1. resolution
_________________________________________________________________
2. assistance
_________________________________________________________________
3. debatable
_________________________________________________________________
4. civilian
_________________________________________________________________
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B. The lesson words below have suffixes. Underline the suffix in each word. Then,
write a sentence using the word. Use a dictionary if needed.
LESSON 14
CITIZENSHIP
Read the clues. Identify the correct vocabulary word and write it next to its clue. Then
find and circle each word in the puzzle.
I
E
R
E
S
O
L
V
E
J
L
H
B
H
E
Q
Z
B
W
H
D
X
C
R
X
L
S
J
M
D
F
I
P
D
O
B
T
O
P
R
A
E
O
K
V
H
M
E
U
T
O
C
I
V
I
L
Z
F
P
Y
J
Y
N
D
U
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A
S
Q
M
R
T
A
S
S
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T
T
P
D
A
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C
G
I
X
C
E
T
X
O
C
M
U
D
E
B
A
T
E
I
F
N
W
I
Z
W
P
L
F
U
W
T
B
A
S
S
O
S
V
E
V
O
L
U
N
T
E
E
R
N
R
A
M
G
I
D
V
E
Q
Y
E
K
D
C
S
A
N
E
C
K
L
G
N
Hint:
The words
can run
ACROSS
or
DOWN.
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Clues
1. trustworthy
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
4. give as a gift
__________________________
__________________________
6. to solve something
__________________________
__________________________
8. help
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
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LESSON 15
D I S C U SS I O N
admit
assemble
aware
claim
point
reject
request
result
shift
suggest
No!
Use what you know. Write the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
1. In a discussion, you should be __________________________ of what others say.
2. The group needed to __________________________ to discuss the problem.
3. Walid asked Mr. King to __________________________ a meeting place.
4. Tod made a good __________________________ about the character in that book.
5. Pam had to __________________________ that she was wrong.
6. Dont __________________________ someones idea until you think about it carefully.
7. One __________________________ of our discussion was a new class rule.
8. As Barry spoke, the groups opinion began to __________________________ .
9. Our teachers usually __________________________ that we speak quietly so we dont
disturb others.
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LESSON 15
D I S C U SS I O N
admit
assemble
aware
claim
point
reject
request
result
shift
suggest
A. Read each pair of words. Write a vocabulary word that has the same or almost the
same meaning.
1. acknowledge, confess
__________________________
2. mindful, conscious
__________________________
3. gather, congregate
__________________________
4. profess, declare
__________________________
5. spurn, refuse
__________________________
6. propose, imply
__________________________
7. change, alter
__________________________
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question
answer
idea
detail
affect
effect
Portfolio Page
Write a dialogue that three people might have in a discussion. Use at least
two vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 15
D I S C U SS I O N
admit
assemble
aware
claim
point
reject
request
result
shift
suggest
A. Some words have more than one meaning. Choose the word or phrase that gives
the best meaning for the vocabulary word as its used in each sentence.
1. The painter tried to suggest winter by
using a lot of white.
offer
evoke
tip
idea
change
work period
let in
confess
1. cause
__________________________
2. accept
__________________________
3. scatter
__________________________
4. unaware
__________________________
C. Read the word meaning in each sentence. Then, write the vocabulary word that
comes from the Latin word.
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__________________________
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LESSON 15
D I S C U SS I O N
Riddle:
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
To answer the riddle, find and shade the spaces with word pairs that are synonyms.
request
renew
disperse
assemble
claim
clean
hint
suggest
purpose
point
result
outcome
admit
submit
stop
go
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aware
alert
shaft
shift
claim
assert
rejoice
reject
decline
reject
seek
request
shift
move
discuss
dismiss
point
paint
admit
concede
result
Answer:
reveal
collect
assemble
suggest
sudden
aware
award
__________________________________________________________
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LESSON 16
VERBS
apply
cease
conduct
control
detect
dictate
discard
exclude
involve
occur
A VERB IS A WORD THAT SHOWS ACTION. THESE ACTION VERBS ARE USEFUL TO
KNOW IN SCHOOL.
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LESSON 16
VERBS
apply
cease
conduct
control
detect
dictate
discard
exclude
involve
occur
A. Read the first word in each row. Find and circle two other words in that row with
similar meanings. Use a dictionary if needed.
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1. detect
leave
discover
learn
2. apply
ask
request
appear
3. cease
end
cause
finish
4. discard
disclose
remove
eliminate
5. exclude
exclaim
omit
reject
6. conduct
manage
direct
conserve
leader
follower
ocean
event
plot
verse
dictionary
letter
Portfolio Page
Write about a project you have worked on in school. Use at least two
vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 16
VERBS
apply
cease
conduct
control
detect
dictate
discard
exclude
involve
occur
A. For each number, read the three words. Use a colored pencil to shade the word in
one of the bottom boxes that means the opposite of the word in the top box.
2.
exclude
include
incline
3.
cease
forget
begin
discard
keep
enrich
B. Each of the lesson words below has a suffix that changed the verb to a noun. Write
a sentence telling what the person named in each noun might do.
1. conductor
_________________________________________________________________
2. detective
_________________________________________________________________
3. controller
_________________________________________________________________
4. dictator
_________________________________________________________________
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LESSON 16
VERBS
Clues
Vocabulary Words
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LESSON 17
ADJECTIVES
antique
capable
delicate
dense
drastic
fluent
manual
overall
similar
widespread
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LESSON 17
ADJECTIVES
antique
capable
delicate
dense
drastic
fluent
manual
overall
similar
widespread
A. Read the first word in each row. Find and circle two other words with the same or
similar meanings.
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
1. fluent
smooth
full
fluid
jerky
2. dense
dented
grand
thick
compact
3. similar
simple
same
silly
alike
4. overall
global
partial
incomplete
comprehensive
5. antique
certain
out-of-date
old
anxious
6. capable
abrupt
candid
competent
skilled
extensive
wiggly
far-reaching
solid
7. widespread
clothesline
dryer
snowfall
blizzard
flower
tree
Portfolio Page
Imagine that a book character will visit your school. Write a description of
the character that you might use to introduce him or her. Use at least two
vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 17
ADJECTIVES
antique
capable
delicate
dense
drastic
fluent
manual
overall
similar
widespread
A. Some words have more than one meaning. Choose the word that gives the best
meaning for the vocabulary word as its used in each sentence.
1. They spoke in delicate terms about his illness.
tactful
weak
crowded
thick
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1. new
__________________________
2. mechanical
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3. inept
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4. different
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5. specific
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6. confined
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B. Read the word meaning in each sentence. Then, write the vocabulary word that
comes from the Greek or Latin word.
LESSON 17
ADJECTIVES
Read the clues. Then, complete the puzzle using vocabulary words from this lesson.
Across
Down
3.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
packed together
being efficient
including everything
covering a big space
from an earlier time
done by hand
moving smoothly
very fragile
opposite of unalike
forceful or extreme
1
3
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8
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LESSON 18
NOUNS
contract
decree
device
hint
literacy
preparation
relationship
signal
teamwork
vehicle
A NOUN IS A WORD THAT NAMES A PERSON, PLACE, OR THING. THESE NOUNS ARE
USEFUL TO KNOW IN SCHOOL.
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LESSON 18
NOUNS
contract
decree
device
hint
literacy
preparation
relationship
signal
teamwork
vehicle
truck
closet
dentist
toothbrush
reading
driving
B. Read each pair of words. Write a vocabulary word that means the same or almost
the same thing.
180 Essential Vocabulary Words for 4th Grade 2009 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
1. sign, message
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2. cooperation, collaboration
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3. connection, association
__________________________
4. order, edict
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5. readiness, preparedness
__________________________
6. clue, trace
__________________________
7. pact, agreement
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Portfolio Page
Write a sports feature about a group of athletes who used teamwork to
win a big game. Use at least two vocabulary words from this lesson.
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LESSON 18
NOUNS
contract
decree
device
hint
literacy
preparation
relationship
signal
teamwork
vehicle
1.
2.
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________________________
3.
________________________
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
verb
noun
verb
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B. Many words can be used as more than one part of speech. Circle noun or verb for
each vocabulary word.
LESSON 18
NOUNS
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NOUNS
abbreviate, p. 14
academy, p. 6
accuracy, p. 46
achieve, p. 6
admit, p. 62
aid, p. 30
analyze, p. 18
ancestors, p. 30
antique, p. 70
appeal, p. 54
apply, p. 66
argument, p. 46
assemble, p. 62
assist, p. 58
attitude, p. 58
aware, p. 62
background, p. 50
calculate, p. 22
capable, p.70
cease, p. 66
challenge, p. 46
chemical, p. 38
civil, p. 58
claim, p. 62
class, p. 6
classify, p. 38
communicate, p. 18
community, p. 34
compose, p. 14
compromise, p. 58
concentrate, p. 46
conclude, p. 42
conduct, p. 66
conflict, p. 30
consider, p. 46
consumer, p. 26
content, p. 18
contract, p. 74
control, p. 66
core, p. 38
currency, p. 26
data, p. 42
debate, p. 58
decree, p. 74
defend, p. 34
delegate, p. 34
delicate, p. 70
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denominator, p. 22
dense, p. 70
detect, p. 66
determine, p. 46
develop, p. 10
device, p. 74
devote, p. 58
dictate, p. 66
direct, p. 54
discard, p. 66
distribute, p. 26
document, p. 34
donate, p. 58
drama, p. 54
drastic, p. 70
ecology, p. 38
economy, p. 26
effect, p. 38
emotion, p. 54
emphasize, p. 54
enact, p. 54
enforce, p. 30
equal, p. 22
erode, p. 38
error, p. 46
essay, p. 14
evidence, p. 42
exclude, p. 66
expand, p. 38
factor, p. 22
federal, p. 34
figure, p. 50
fluent, p. 70
focus, p. 18
format, p. 18
founded, p. 34
frame, p. 50
generation, p. 30
genre, p. 10
global, p. 30
graphic, p. 50
guidelines, p. 6
hint, p. 74
historian, p. 30
illegal, p. 30
image, p. 50
imitate, p. 54
immigrate, p. 30
interpret, p. 54
investigate, p. 42
involve, p. 66
italics, p. 18
judgment, p. 46
labor, p. 26
lecture, p. 6
literacy, p. 74
manual, p. 70
margin, p. 18
metaphor, p. 10
method, p. 42
model, p. 50
monitor, p. 6
narrator, p. 10
network, p. 6
observe, p. 42
occur, p. 66
origin, p. 38
overall, p. 70
overhead, p. 26
overlap, p. 50
pace, p. 54
parallel, p. 22
percent, p. 22
perform, p. 54
persuade, p. 14
physical, p. 38
point, p. 62
portfolio, p. 14
portray, p. 50
possible, p. 42
preparation, p. 74
preview, p. 10
proceed, p. 42
profile, p. 50
prose, p. 10
prove, p. 42
publication, p. 14
purchase, p. 26
quotation, p. 14
reduce, p. 26
reform, p. 34
register, p. 6
reject, p. 62
relationship, p. 74
represent, p.34
request, p. 62
resolve, p. 58
responsible, p. 58
restate, p. 46
result, p. 62
revolution, p. 30
root, p. 38
scan, p. 18
select, p. 46
shift, p. 62
signal, p. 74
similar, p. 70
simile, p. 10
sphere, p. 22
state, p. 34
strategy, p. 22
suggest, p. 62
summarize, p. 18
support, p. 14
surplus, p. 26
synonym, p. 10
table, p. 22
task, p. 6
teamwork, p. 74
tense, p. 14
term, p. 34
theme, p. 10
tone, p. 10
uniform, p. 6
vary, p. 42
vehicle, p. 74
viewpoint, p. 18
vision, p. 50
voice, p. 14
volume, p. 22
volunteer, p. 58
wages, p. 26
widespread, p. 70
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LESSON 1
Page 6: 1. achieve 2. class 3. academy 4. register
5. monitor 6. network 7. uniform 8. lecture 9. guidelines
10. task Page 7: A. 1. accomplish, attain 2. chore, duty
3. address, speech 4. enlist, enroll 5. rules, principles
6. clothing, outfit B. 1. pupil 2. education 3. support
4. helper Page 8: A. 1. station 2. kind of mail 3. range
4. scolded 5. same 6. association B. 1. noun 2. verb
3. noun 4. verb C. 1.2. Sentences will vary. Page 9:
1. guidelines 2. lecture 3. monitor 4. task 5. academy
6. uniform 7. class 8. network 9. register 10. achieve
LESSON 2
Page 10: 1. preview 2. genre 3. prose 4. narrator
5. develop 6. theme 7. simile 8. synonym 9. tone
10. metaphor Page 11: A. 1. synonym 2. develop 3. theme
4. tone 5. genre B. 1. essay 2. like 3. storyteller 4. before
5. figure of speech Page 12: A. 1.4. Sentences will vary.
1. narrative 2. synonymous 3. thematic 4. development
B. 1. e 2. c 3. b 4. f 5. a 6. d Page 13: Across: 2. synonym
4. metaphor 7. theme 8. genre 9. develop Down:
1. narrator 2. simile 3. prose 5. tone 6. preview
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LESSON 3
Page 14: 1. portfolio 2. abbreviate 3. essay 4. support
5. persuade 6. publication 7. quotation 8. tense 9. voice
10. compose Page 15: A. 1. e 2. c 3. f 4. b 5. a 6. d
B. 1. composition 2. past 3. newspaper 4. writer Page 16:
A. 1.4. Sentences will vary. B. 1.3. Sentences will vary.
1. supportive 2. persuasion 3. composition
C. 1. publication 2. portfolio 3. abbreviate Page 17:
1. abbreviate 2. compose 3. quotation 4. tense 5. support
6. portfolio 7. essay 8. persuade 9. publication 10. voice
LESSON 4
Page 18: 1. content 2. scan 3. communicate 4. analyze
5. viewpoint 6. format 7. italics 8. margin 9. focus
10. summarize Page 19: A. 1. layout, arrangement 2. belief,
conviction 3. impart, convey 4. dissect, examine 5. survey,
skim 6. attend, concentrate B. 1. pages 2. textbook
3. paragraph 4. border Page 20: A. 1. scan 2. margin
3. communicate 4. italics B. 1. noun 2. verb 3. noun 4. verb
C. 1. b 2. a 3. b 4. c Page 21: 1. communicate 2. analyze
3. format 4. focus 5. margin 6. summarize 7. scan 8. italics
9. viewpoint 10. content; Mystery Word: information
LESSON 5
Page 22: 1. table 2. parallel 3. denominator 4. sphere
5. equal 6. percent 7. calculate 8. volume 9. factor
10. strategy Page 23: A. 1. part 2. bottom 3. track 4. ball
5. measure 6. list 7. distance B. 1.3. Sentences will vary
but should include a vocabulary word from the lesson.
Page 24: A. 1. piece of furniture 2. element 3. area of
influence 4. book 5. trait B. 1.2. Answers will vary.
C. 1.3. Sentences will vary. 1. strategize 2. calculation
3. percentage Page 25: 1. jittery 2. penguin 3. dromedary
4. gregarious 5. starling 6. feather 7. create 8. tale
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LESSON 15
Page 62: 1. aware 2. assemble 3. suggest 4. point 5. admit
6. reject 7. result 8. shift 9. request 10. claim Page 63:
A. 1. admit 2. aware 3. assemble 4. claim 5. reject
6. suggest 7. shift B. 1. question 2. idea 3. effect Page 64:
A. 1. evoke 2. tip 3. work period 4. let in B. 1. result
2. reject 3. assemble 4. aware C. 1. claim 2. request
Page 65: Riddle answer: towel. Synonym pairs: purpose,
point; result, outcome; aware, alert; decline, reject; claim,
assert; seek, request; admit, concede; collect, assemble;
shift, move; hint, suggest
LESSON 16
Page 66: 1. cease 2. discard 3. occur 4. involve 5. apply
6. dictate 7. control 8. conduct 9. exclude 10. detect
Page 67: A. 1. discover, learn 2. ask, request 3. end, finish
4. remove, eliminate 5. omit, reject 6. manage, direct
B. 1. leader 2. event 3. plot 4. letter Page 68: A. 1. include
2. begin 3. keep B. 1.4. Sentences will vary. C. 1.3.
Sentences will vary. Page 69: 1. conduct 2. exclude
3. cease 4. control 5. detect 6. discard 7. apply 8. involve
9. occur 10. dictate
LESSON 17
Page 70: 1. drastic 2. fluent 3. antique 4. dense
5. widespread 6. overall 7. capable 8. similar 9. delicate
10. manual Page 71: A. 1 smooth, fluid 2. thick, compact
3. same, alike 4. global, comprehensive 5. out-of-date, old
6. competent, skilled 7. extensive, far-reaching
B. 1. clothesline 2. blizzard 3. flower Page 72: A. 1. tactful
2. thick B. 1. fluent 2. drastic C. 1. antique 2. manual
3. capable 4. similar 5. overall 6. widespread Page 73:
Across: 3. dense 6. capable 7. overall 8. widespread
9. antique Down: 1. manual 2. fluent 3. delicate 4. similar
5. drastic
LESSON 18
Page 74: 1. decree 2. hint 3. signal 4. contract 5. literacy
6. vehicle 7. teamwork 8. relationship 9. device
10. preparation Page 75: A. 1. truck 2. toothbrush
3. reading B. 1. signal 2. teamwork 3. relationship
4. decree 5. preparation 6. hint 7. contract Page 76:
A. 1. vehicle 2. signal 3. literacy B. 1. verb 2. noun 3. verb
4. noun C. 1.5. Sentences will vary. Page 77: 1. vehicle
2. literacy 3. contract 4. device 5. hint 6. signal
7. relationship 8. decree 9. preparation 10. teamwork
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