The Astron

aut and the

Onion

MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Treasures

4th Grade – Unit 1 – Week 4

Created by Teresa Wilson – Desert Palms Elem. – July 2010

Vocabulary

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Something that is

endless has no limit or

end.

What is an antonym for

endless?

Endless

Weather is an endless

event because it

never comes to an end.

Realistic means seeing

things as they are.

How are you realistic and not realistic?

Realistic

You might want to

become a rock star,

but finishing

school is a more

realistic goal.

The universe is everything that exists, including

Earth, other planets,

stars, and space.

What are the most

well-known objects in the

universe?

Universe

The universe is

so large that things

in space are often very far apart.

An astronaut

is someone

who is trained to

fly in a spacecraft.

Have you read about any other

famous astronauts?

Astronaut

Mae Jemison was the

first African

American female

astronaut.

Being sensible means having good

judgment.

What is a synonym for

sensible?

Sensible

If you are biking,

wearing a helmet is sensible.

When you complained about somethin

g, you protested.

What are some things

you have protested?

Protested

When the boys got to leave

early, the girls

protested.

Someone who is

paralyzed is made powerles

s or helpless.

What situations might make

someone feel paralyzed?

Paralyzed

Eric was so nervous about his

speech, he felt

paralyzed.

Pennants are long, narrow flags

shaped like

triangles.

Where else might you

find pennants?

Pennants

The fans waved

pennants at the

football game.