The Jones Family Express By: Javaka Steptoe

annual Something that happens once a year is an annual event. The spring concert is an annual event. What are some annual events at your school?

potential Potential means “capable of becoming something.” Meg has the potential to be a dancer. What do you have the potential to do?

expensive Something that costs a lot is expensive. A new car is expensive. What is the opposite of expensive?

politely You behave politely when you show good manners. Ask politely by saying “please.” What is another example of behaving politely?

package A package is something placed in a box or wrapped in paper. She sent a big package of books to her friend. Where can you go to send a package?

wrapping Wrapping covers something. I tore the wrapping paper off my present. What kind of wrapping would you use to cover a sandwich?

innocent Someone who does no harm or is not guilty is innocent. He is innocent of starting the fight. Have you ever been blamed for something when you were really innocent?

aisles Aisles are areas between shelves at a store. Jeff walked up and down the aisles. How are aisles like hallways?