Fear Place Grade 5 Theme 2 Day 1 Vocabulary Slide 2 We were
cautious as we entered the dark cave. Cautious means to be careful.
Slide 3 cautious Example: if you break a glass in kitchen, you
would be cautious as you swept it up; if you were crossing a busy
street, you would be cautious as you crossed the street
Non-example: running across the street without looking is NOT being
cautious Slide 4 During the CSTs, it is important to concentrate as
you read the questions. To concentrate means to give ones full
attention to something. Slide 5 concentrate Example: during a
Spelling Bee you need to concentrate as youre spelling the word;
when climbing down a steep hill, you need to concentrate as to
where to put your feet Non-example: You are not concentrating when
you are not listening to your teacher. Slide 6 I felt discomfort
when I had to ride my bike down a very steep hill, and I was
nervous. A feeling of discomfort is a feeling of uneasiness. Slide
7 discomfort Example: if you stubbed your toe, you would be in
discomfort Non-example: If you feel so great you want to run around
and play you are not in any discomfort. Slide 8 I was dismayed to
learn the LA Lakers lost the championship game on Friday. Dismayed
means to be troubled, or distressed. Slide 9 dismayed Example: You
would be dismayed if you are feeling upset after you hear terrible
news. Non-example: You would not be dismayed if you are happy.
Slide 10 I was full of excitement when my mom surprised me with an
X-Box 360. Excitement is when you are in a state of activity or
agitation. Slide 11 excitement Example: during an interception
during a football, there is a lot of excitement in the stands; you
cant sit still you are so upset Non-example: If you are bored, you
are not full of excitement. If you are calmly watching TV, you are
not excited. Excited Not excited Slide 12 The wheels on the
shopping cart where stuck making it immobile. To be immobile means
to be unable to move. Slide 13 immobile Example: if there is no gas
in the car, it is immobile Non-example: a toddler learning to walk
immobile mobile Slide 14 The coach said the football players lacked
stamina because they have not practiced hard each and every day.
Having stamina means you have the power to resist fatigue. Slide 15
stamina Example: a marathon runner needs stamina to finish the race
Non-example: you do not need stamina to lay on the couch and watch
TV Slide 16 The only time I remember being really terrified as a
little kid was when my brother made me go on a really high
rollercoaster ride. Terrified means to be frightened. Slide 17
terrified Example: hiking in the woods and you come across a bear
or a mountain lion Non example: while hiking through the woods and
you come across a deer or a rabbit Slide 18 I am unsure if I will
be able to go to the movies on Saturday because my mom has to work.
Unsure means to not be certain. Slide 19 unsure Example: you didnt
study for your Social Studies test, so you are unsure of the
answers Non example: You study for your test, so you are confident
in your answers! Slide 20 Other Vocabulary Words Slide 21 As we
were ascending up the mountain on a ski lift, I realized I left my
bag at the bottom. To ascend means to be going upward. Slide 22
ascending Example: walking up the hill, taking a ski lift Non
example: going down the mountain Slide 23 My brother holds a grudge
toward our cousin because he told him a lie and he finds it hard to
forgive him for that. A grudge is a deep feeling of resentment.
Slide 24 grudge Example: your mom and aunt are upset at each other
and havent spoken in 5 years Non example: you and your brother get
in a fight, but you play the next day Slide 25 My teacher reassured
me that I am smart and will do well on my test because I have been
practicing. Reassured means to feel secure again. Slide 26
reassured Example: when you have a nightmare and your mom comes in
your room and gives you a hug Non example: If someone tells you
cant do something, you are not being reassured. (You are being
discouraged.) Slide 27 Talk to your Partner! What word do you like
the best? Why? What word do you think you will need to practice so
you remember its definition?
