1. Cliff Hanger -- Vocabulary
Grade 3: Theme 1 – Off to Adventure!
Skill: Vocabulary
1.D.1.b – Discuss words and word meanings daily as they are encountered in texts, instruction, and conversation
L.Menzel 06/29/06

2. being tied to a person or a rock with a rope for safety
belay
being tied to a person or a rock with a rope for safety
This climber is on belay which means that he is tied to a safety rope that a person below him is holding.

3. A trip down into or from something, such as a mountain
descent
A trip down into or from something, such as a mountain
He is in decent from the mountain because he is climbing down to the bottom.

4. A set of straps that can attach to a safety rope
harness
A set of straps that can attach to a safety rope
The straps and ropes around this climber are put together to make the safety harness.

5. ledge
A shelf of rock
Grits is on the ledge waiting for Axel to rescue him.
This image is from the Houghton Mifflin website

6. rappel To come down a cliff by sliding down a rope
This climber is rappelling down a rope.

7. trekked To make a slow and difficult journey on foot
These hikers trekked a long time through the exhausting trail.

8. Vocabulary Game GOOD LUCK!!
Click on the link below to practice your vocabulary words from the story Cliff Hanger. *
GOOD LUCK!!
* The link that is used in this presentation is from the Houghton Mifflin website.