Suki’s Kimono By: Chieri Uegaki Illustrated by: Stephane Jorisch Unit 5 Week 1

cotton Noun: cloth made from cotton fibers My shirt was made from cotton and polyester. What do you own that’s made of cotton?

festival Noun: a celebration or holiday Every New Year, my neighborhood has a festival with fireworks. What type of festival have you been to?

graceful Adjective: showing beauty in movement The dancer moved her arms in graceful curves. When have you seen someone do something graceful?

handkerchief Noun: square piece of cloth used to wipe a face or nose I used a handkerchief to wipe my nose when I had a cold. Why might you use a handkerchief ?

paces Noun: steps in walking It took 203 paces to climb the steps of the lighthouse. How many paces do you think you walk in one day?

pale Adjective: light in shade or color I wore a pale blue scarf around my neck during the winter. Why might someone look pale?

rhythm Noun: a repeated beat; sound or motion One song had a great rhythm, so everyone danced. Why do you like to dance to the rhythm of a song?

snug Adjective: fitting closely; tightly I pulled the covers up to my chin, and then I felt snug in bed. Why might it be a problem if your clothing is too snug?

I Love Saturdays y domingos By: Alma Flor Ada Illustrated by: Claudia Degliuomini Unit 5 Week 2

bouquet Noun: a bunch of flowers I gave my mom a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. Why might someone get a bouquet of flowers?

circus Noun: a show that includes acrobats, clowns and trained animals The circus performers included tumblers, trapeze artists and trained lions. Have you ever been to a circus?

difficult Adjective: hard to do I would not have found the test so difficult if I’d only studied harder. What is something that is difficult to do the first time?

nibbling Verb: eating or biting in a quick way I like to watch the squirrels nibbling the scraps we throw into the garden. What are some other foods animals might be nibbling?

pier Noun: a walkway that stretches over water At the beach, seagulls lined the sides of the pier. What activities can you do on a pier?

soars Verb: rises high in the air Andy’s kite soars high above the others because he has great skill. What are some things that can soar?

swallow Verb: the action that causes food to pass from the mouth to the stomach My throat hurt too much to swallow anything except ice-cold drinks. Why might it be hard to swallow if you’re sick?

Good-Bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong By: Frances Park and Ginger Park Illustrated by: Yangsook Choi Unit 5 Week 3

airport Noun: place where planes take off and land from At the airport, we boarded the plane to fly to New York. Where might someone travel to from an airport?

cellar Noun: underground room, under a building We went into the cellar to stay safe from the tornado. Why is a cellar something useful to have?

curious Adjective: eager to find out I enjoy social studies because I am curious about the world. What is something you are curious to know?

delicious Adjective: tastes very good For my birthday, my mom ordered delicious cupcakes from the bakery. What do you like to eat that is delicious?

described Verb: told about in words or writing When our dog went missing, I described his appearance to the police. When have you described something to someone?

farewell Noun: good-bye We waved farewell to my grandparents as we boarded the plane. When have you told someone farewell?

homesick Adjective: wanting to go home I felt homesick while I was at summer camp for 4 weeks. When have you felt homesick?

memories Noun: everything a person remembers I have many happy memories of my summer vacation to California. What do you have memories of?

raindrops Noun: drops of rain I opened my umbrella when I felt raindrops on my head. When have you felt raindrops?

Jalapeno Bagels By: Natasha Wing Illustrated by: Antonio L Jalapeno Bagels By: Natasha Wing Illustrated by: Antonio L. Castro Unit 5 Week 4

bakery Noun: place where bread and cake are made and sold I walked to the bakery to buy fresh bread. What delicious treats might a bakery sell?

batch Noun: group of things made at the same time Mom and I made a batch of 24 muffins for the bake sale. What types of food might be sold in a batch?

boils Verb: to heat a liquid until it bubbles and gives off steam When the water boils, it’s time to put the pasta in the pot. My grandma boils water when she makes tea.

braided Verb: three or four strands woven together My mom braided my hair for my birthday party. What is something that can be braided?

dough Noun: flour mixed together to make bread We ordered whole wheat dough for our pizza crust. What are some foods that are made from dough?

ingredients Noun: items something is made from Flour is one of the main ingredients in baking. What ingredients do you need to make a cake?

Me and Uncle Romie By: Claire Hartfield Illustrated by: Jerome Lagarrigue Unit 5 Week 5

cardboard Noun: thick, stiff paper We packed the books in a cardboard box. What items might be sold in a cardboard box?

feast Noun: a meal with a lot of food My family had a feast to celebrate my dad’s birthday. What types of food might be at a feast?

fierce Adjective: frightening, scary The lion looked very fierce when it growled. What other animals may be fierce?

flights Noun: sets of stairs I walked up three flights of stairs to get to the top. How many flights of stairs might someone walk to get to the top of a building?

pitcher Noun: person who throws a baseball Our team’s pitcher struck everyone out. What is one type of pitch a pitcher might throw?

ruined Verb: destroyed or damaged The cake was ruined when she dropped it on the floor. What can be ruined if it is not taken care of?

stoops Noun: small porches with steps My neighbors’ stoops needed repairs to the broken stairs. Where are stoops located on houses?

treasure Noun: valuables; prizes The ring from my grandmother is something to keep as a treasure. What is a treasure that you own?