Vocabulary Day 1 5th Grade Theme 1 Eye of the Storm Vocabulary Day 1 5th Grade Theme 1
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com collide Two cars collided in front of our school and we could hear that crashing sound in our classroom! Description: to bump into another mass with force 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
collide Example: a car crash Non-example: driving in opposite directions 4/16/2017
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com Funnel cloud We saw the huge funnel cloud on the news last night and thought how thankful we are to not live there. Description: tornado cloud that is wide at the top and narrow where it touches the ground 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
Funnel cloud Example: Non-example: puffy cloud 4/16/2017
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com jagged The paper had a jagged edge because he ripped it instead of cutting it. Description: having a sharp, pointed edge or outline 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
jagged Example: a broken rock’s edge Non-example: a smooth rock 4/16/2017
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com lightning We sat on our patio watching the lightning light up the night sky. Description: the flash of light in the sky when electricity passes between clouds or between a cloud and the ground 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
lightning Example: Non-example: thunder (sound) 4/16/2017
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com prairies When we drove across the prairie, I noticed there weren’t any mountains or hills as far as I could see. Description: flat, open grasslands 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
prairies Example: grassland Non-example: mountains 4/16/2017
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com rotate At Magic Mountain my sister likes to ride in tea cups, and rotate around and around. Description: to swirl in circular motion 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
rotate Example: bicycle wheels rotate Non-example: when you walk you don’t rotate 4/16/2017
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com severe The weather was so severe they told us to evacuate days before it arrived. Description: serious or extreme in nature 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
severe Example: a life- threatening disease; a life- threatening storm Non-example: a paper cut on your finger; a small rainstorm 4/16/2017
sizzling I could hear the food sizzling in the microwave, and that is how I knew it was ready. Description: crackling with intense heat 4/16/2017
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com sizzling Example: an egg frying Non- example: the sun in the winter 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com tornadoes The tornado ripped the roof right off of the house and moved it down the street! Description: rotating columns of air accompanied by whirling funnel – shaped downspouts that can cause great destruction 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
tornadoes Example: Non- Example: wind (gentle breeze) 4/16/2017
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com strike We saw the lightning strike the tree. Description: hit against; come into contact with 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com strike Example: a soccer player kicks the ball; hit the tennis ball; lightning hits a tree Non-example: a gently touch- You don’t strike your little sister when you hold her hand. 4/16/2017 Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com
Partner- Talk! I like the word jagged… What word seems interesting to you? Tell your partner the word and why. Be ready to tell your partner’s response! 22