It Takes Talent! Reader’s Theater Vocabulary 5th Grade

Look at you partner and describe something a genial person might do. A warm and friendly person Synonyms: nice, friendly Look at you partner and describe something a genial person might do.

STRICKEN A person who is suddenly and badly affected by something, such as an illness or fear Synonyms: afflicted, harmed, injured Tell your partner a time you might have been stricken with fear or an illness.

RESTRAIN To hold back, limit or keep under control Synonyms: bind, restrict, prevent

Tell you partner when and why a person might clean a house feverishly. Quickly and Excitedly Synonyms: wildly, passionately Tell you partner when and why a person might clean a house feverishly.

FLOP A failure Synonyms: fail, bust, bomb Can you think of a time when you or someone you know felt like a flop? Tell you partner about that time.

What are some things people might protest? A way of demonstrating that you are against something Synonyms: challenge, revolt, against What are some things people might protest?

OVERCOME To be overpowered by something Synonyms: affected, beaten

Tell your partner the most spectacular sight you have ever seen. Very impressive and draws a lot of attention Synonyms: amazing, impressive, wonderful Tell your partner the most spectacular sight you have ever seen.

DRAMATICALLY Something that is done in a striking or impressive way Synonyms: breathtaking, moving, electrifying

PROGNOSTICATION A forecast or prediction Synonym: guess “My prognostication is that you will have a long and healthy life.” “My prognostication for tomorrow’s weather is Rainy.”