WeslandiaWeslandiaVocabulary WordsVocabulary Words

WeslandiaWeslandiaVocabulary WordsVocabulary Words

Fifth GradeFifth GradeUnit 4 Week 1Unit 4 Week 1

Summary

Wesley doesn’t have friends at school. To make himself happy during the summer, he uses his imagination and some of the things he learned at school to start a garden.

This garden becomes his own world. In time, the world he creates interests the kids who once tormented him.

Comprehension Skills

Draw Conclusions:

To draw a conclusion is to form an opinion after thinking about what you have read. When you draw a conclusion, be sure it makes sense and is supported by details.

Grammar

Subject and Object Pronouns

Pronouns used in the subjects of sentences are called subject pronouns. For example: I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they.

Pronouns used as direct objects or objects of prepositions are object pronouns. For example: me, you, him, her, it, us, you, them.

Words to Knowblunders

civilization

complex

envy

fleeing

inspired

rustling

strategy

stupid mistakes

blundersblunderscivilizationcomplex

envyfleeinginspiredrustlingstrategy

the skillful planning and management of anything

strategyblunders

civilizationcomplex

envyfleeinginspiredrustlingstrategy

the ways of living of a people or

nation

civilization

blunderscivilizationcomplex

envyfleeinginspiredrustlingstrategy

causing a light, soft sound of things gently

rubbing together

rustlingblunders

civilizationcomplex

envyfleeinginspiredrustlingstrategy

made up of a number of parts; hard to

understand

complexblunders

civilizationcomplex

envyfleeinginspiredrustlingstrategy

filled with a thought or

feeling; influence

inspiredblunders

civilizationcomplex

envyfleeinginspiredrustlingstrategy

feeling of discontent, dislike, or

desire because another

person has what you want

envyblunders

civilizationcomplex

envyfleeinginspiredrustlingstrategy

running away

fleeingblunderscivilizationcomplex

envyfleeinginspiredrustlingstrategy

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

The model train was hard to put together because it was very complex.

made up of a number of parts

confusing

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

The teacher inspired her students to keep reading!

toldinfluenced

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

He had an excellent strategy for cleaning his bedroom.

thought out planexcuse

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

The little girl was green with envy over the chocolate candy bar.

a stomach achejealousy

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

The ancient civilization was known for their amazing art work.

cavemenpeople or nation

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

She made a blunder on her test when she forgot to put her name on it!

error stupid mistake

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

I heard a rustling coming from the bushes!

soft sound of something rubbing together

loud noise

Which means the same thing as the underlined word?

The robber was caught fleeing from the crime scene.

escapingbeing at

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Challenge Words

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