Wordly Wise Goal: Students will read with accuracy and apply - PDF document

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 Wordly Wise Goal: Students will read with accuracy and apply phonetic and word analysis skills to recognize and understand words. 1

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 Lesson 15 Put a check mark by the words that you already know. apparent ban concentrate concern consider contrast fragile menace pounce prompt recent symbol talon trophy widespread 2

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 apparent (adj.)­ 1. clear 2. seeming or appearing to be It was apparent that no one was home. The apparent cause of the baby's crying is that she is hungry. 3

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 Ban (verb)­ to forbid, especially by passing a law or making a rule. (noun)­ a law or rule that forbids something The beach bans people from bringing dogs. There is a ban on riding skateboards in the street. 4

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 concentrate (verb)­ 1. to focus all one's thoughts or efforts on. 2. to bring or come together in one place. concentration: (noun)­ giving total attention to something concentrated: (adj.)­ of increased strength or thickness The deer population seemed to be concentrated at fringe of the woods. It was hard to concentrate on the test with the lawn mower running outside. To make lemonade, mix a container of of juice concentrate with four quarts of water. 5

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 Concern (verb)­ 1. to be about; to interest 2. to trouble or worry. (noun)­ 1. something that involves a person or people 2. a business organization My parent's are concerned about my brothers's health. Education is a big concern for our community. After college, she hopes to get a job with a banking concern. 6

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 Consider (verb)­ 1. to think about carefully 2. to take into account 3. to believe My parents want me to consider helping out my grandma this summer. Please consider everyone's feeling before you make a decision. He considers himself a really good soccer player after scoring a hat trick in the last game. 7

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 contrast (verb)­ 1. to compare in order to show differences 2. to show differences when compared (noun)­ a difference We compared and contrasted the puffin and the penguin. We noticed a sharp contrast in their size and weight. 8

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 fragile (adj.)­ easily broken or damaged. The box was marked fragile so we were very anxious to see what was inside it. 9

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 menace (noun)­ something that is likely to do harm or is regarded as dangerous (verb)­ to be a danger to; to put at risk Icebergs are a menace to ships in the North Atlantic. The approaching hurricane is a menace to the homes in its path. 10

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 pounce (verb)­ to swoop down on and seize. The cat pounced on the mouse when he ventured outside. 11

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 prompt (adj.)­ quick; without too much time passing (verb)­ to cause to act The firefighters' prompt response enabled the child to be rescued. With company arriving soon, I was prompted to clean my messy kitchen. 12

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 recent (adj.)­ of a time just before the present The recent flooding left many people homeless. Thankfully, temporary shelter was found at many local churches. 13

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 symbol (noun)­ something that stands for something else The dove is a symbol of peace. 14

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 Talon (noun)­ the claw of a bird, usually one that kills animals for food Mr. Ocax used his talons to seize Ragweed and scrape Poppy's nose. 15

Wordly Wise 15.notebook March 26, 2020 trophy (noun)­ something, such as a prize or award, given to show success in an activity. The winning team received the trophy at the end of the tournament. 16

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