Fourth Grade Reading Street ( ) 2014 Edition - Unit 2.1 What Jo Did Genre: Fiction Vocabulary Words: fouled –in sports, made an unfair play against hoop – a ring or round, flat band jersey- a shirt that is pulled over the head, made of a soft, knitted cloth marveled - was filled with wonder; was astonished rim – an edge, border, or margin on or around anything speechless – not able to talk swatted – hit sharply or violently unbelievable – incredible; hard to think of as true or real More Words to Know: accept – to agree to receive something learn – to understand or gain knowledge about something nervous – upset, uneasy, afraid dizzy – confused and stagger around inspire – to cause a good feeling or action in someone reliable – someone you can depend on underdog – person or of people least likely to win defy – to resist or refuse to do something unique – very uncommon or unusual value – think highly of
teammates memories bunches batteries donkeys eyelashes ambulances trophies secretaries inventories Comprehension: Cause and Effect, Background Knowledge Fluency: Appropriate Phrasing Writing: Word Choice, Poetry Spelling: Adding –s and –es Grammar: Common and Proper Nouns Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure, Prefixes & Suffixes Media Literacy: Sportscast Fourth Grade Reading Street ( ) 2014 Edition - Unit 2.2 Coyote School News Genre: Historical Fiction Vocabulary Words: bawling – crying out in a noisy way coyote – a small, wolf-like mammal living in many parts of North America dudes – people raised in the city, especially easterners who vacation on a ranch roundup – the act of driving or bringing cattle together from long distances spurs – metal points or pointed wheels, worn on a rider’s boot heels for urging a horse on
cliffs men halves radios sheep cuffs beliefs patios children tornadoes tomatoes hoofs loaves portfolios embargoes handkerchiefs calves lassoes More Words to Know: convince – to make someone feel sure; to persuade by argument or proof energetic- full of energy offers- willing to give invite – to make a request for someone to go somewhere effort – use physical and mental energy to try to do something organize – to put into an order cooperate – to work or act together to achieve a common goal divide – separate things into parts responsible – needing to perform a task planning – thinking about how you will do something Comprehension: Draw Conclusions, Story Structure Fluency: Expression Writing; Focus/Ideas, News Article Spelling: rregular Plurals Grammar: Regular Plural Nouns Vocabulary Strategy: Dictionary/Glossary Media Literacy: Newscast
More Words to Know: drive – determination to continue temperament – nature of how a person is trust – when you believe or rely on someone perseverance – to keep doing something over and over obstacles – something that gets in the way and keeps something from happening bravery – courageous; fearless resourceful – be good at thinking of ways to do things experience – the knowledge or skill you get from doing something instincts – knowing something without taught dependable – when you can rely on someone
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More Words to Know: Congress – one branch of government that helps pass laws capital – city where the government of a state or country is located clerk – person who works in an office, keeping track of records capitol – building in Congress meets President – the leader of the Unite States government oath – a pledge or promise to do something dome – a large, rounded roof, usually on a circular base Oval Office – where the President of the United States works national – has to do with the whole country establish – set up for the long term
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