Pathfinders
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Unit 14
(adj.) of or having to do with an entire nation
national
If you ACCUSE me, you might say:
a. "It's all your fault."
b. "Thanks for your help."
c. "I'll take the blame."
d. "You are in the clear."
Which part of the sentence do we cross out to make the sentence make sense?
Nick is very tall, so he is UNABLE to reach the top bookshelf in the library.
is very tall, so he
Which part of the sentence do we cross out to make the sentence make sense?
Amy ARGUED with her brother because she agreed with his idea and wanted to change his opinion.
agreed with his idea and
I have fur, but I'm not a lion. I have a mane, but I'm not a horse. I'm known for being a bit playful, and I love to nap in the sun. What am I?
A cat
Unit 15
related words:
Unhappy, sad, upset
miserable
Same meaning:
MIMIC my voice
a. pierce
b. imitate
c. accuse
FREE POINTS!
What word can be replaced by TREMENDOUS?
Harold was shocked to see the huge size of a brown bear up close and in person.
huge
FREE POINTS!
Unit 14
Which word(s) mean the same as the word SURRENDER:
The soldiers gave up when they realized they were surrounded by the enemy.
gave up
(n.) an enormous effort or attempt; a battle
(v.) to try hard; to make a great effort; to fight
struggle
What word can be replaced by PREDICT?
Jesse thinks that it will be very hot and humid tomorrow.
thinks
Why are Rosa and Eddie so excited to go outside?
They have been in the house for two days because of the storm.
What is Lily Teacher's boyfriend's name?
a. Titaus
b. Titan
c. Terry
d. Tito
a. Titaus
Unit 15
related words:
check, look, scan
survey
(n.) not often found, seen, or happening; unusually valuable or good; not fully cooked
rare
Why is Rosa worried at the beginning of the story?
Papa is not home from work yet.
What does the idiom "stick together" mean?
Rock, Paper, Scissor with the other team 3 times:
The team that loses, two times out of three, gets the points!
Unit 13
(adj.) not having the power, resources, or skill to do something
unable
(n.) an important success or win; a feeling of happiness that comes from winning
triumph
How do Rosa, Eddie, and Mama get past the wall of snow outside their house?
Mr. Colon helps them shovel the snow.
How does the weather effect the Hernandez family?
The Hernandez family learns to ______________________________________.
help their neighbors during a disaster
I'm a red fruit that grows on a vine. I can be eaten as a snack, or added to a salad. What am I?
Grape