Vocabulary

Name _________________________________________________

Use the word chart to study this week’s vocabulary words. Write a sentence using
each word in your writer’s notebook.
Word Context Sentence Illustration
accountable The student is
accountable for doing his
homework.
desperately The puppy desperately
wanted to get out.

hesitated The boy hesitated at the

edge of the pool before
jumping in.
humiliated The dancer was
humiliated when she fell
on the dance floor.
self-esteem The award improved the
girl’s self-esteem.

advise The officer would advise

us to lock the door.

Review vocabulary and identify cognates. Use gestures to demonstrate meaning. Pair students to write one or two
sentences, or draw pictures, to illustrate the meaning.

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Comprehension: Problem and Solution Graphic Organizer
Name _________________________________________________

Read the selection. Complete the problem and solution graphic organizer.

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