2. Recognize and understand antonyms to determine meaning and increase vocabulary. Recognize and read words with the /ow/ sound spelled ou Recognize and read words with the /j/ sound spelled g Recognize and spell words with the /oo/ and /u/ sound.

3.  far  near  powerful  weak What are some other antonyms? Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary

4.  cloud  thousands  around  throughout Name other words that follow this spelling rule. Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary

5.  hydrogen  giant  stage  Betelgeuse Use each word in a sentence. Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary

6.  future  group  universe  Pluto Can you use all four words in one sentence?? Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary

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11. Stars Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary www.opencourtresources.com

12. Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary Nebula Use apposition. Nebula: (noun) a glowing cloud of gas and dust amidst the stars Stars are born in giant clouds of gas and dust called nebulas. The article I read in the science magazine was about a nebula, a large cloud of gas and dust in outer space.

13. Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary variable Use context clues and word structure. Variable: (adjective) likely to change These stars are called variable stars because at times they are bright and at other times they are dim. The colors of a mood ring’s stone are variable. They are supposed to change when the wearer is happy, sad, or angry.

14. Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary particles Use context clues and word structure. Particles: (noun) very small pieces or portions of something But a few supernovas leave a small, tightly packed ball of particles called a neutron star. The tiniest particle of dust makes Sue sneeze.

15. Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary visible Use context clues and word structure. Visible: (adjective) able to be seen or noticed The X rays from the pulsar in the Crab blink on and off thirty times every second. The star is visible when the X rays are “on” and invisible when the X rays are “off.” The farmer’s field of corn was visible from the back porch of the house.

16. Jenny Miller Sendak Elementary globular Use context clues and word structure. Globular: (adjective) having the shape of a globe A globular cluster contains many thousands, or even millions, of stars very close together. The students created representations of planets with globular balls of clay.