Imagine It! Third Grade Vocabulary Unit 5 Special thanks to San Juan School District for their contribution to these vocabulary PowerPoints.
Sample Vocabulary Schedule Day 1: Introduce vocabulary words (PowerPoint: each word has a slide with sentence from story, student friendly definition, pictures and words used in context)- 15 min. Day 2: Vocabulary Warm-up (Word Learning Strategies)- 15 min. Day 3: Part 1 Deepening Activities (PowerPoint) 5 min. Day 4: Part 2 Deepening Activities (PowerPoint) 5 min. Day 5: Review 5 min. *Vocabulary can be reinforced throughout the week, using Imagine It Skills Practice Book, Vocabulary graphic organizers, Vocabulary notebooks, Word Wall, etc
Deepening Activities Juxtaposition: (Two objects or texts that oppose one another) I m going to ask a question. If it could happen, give me a thumbs up. If not, then give me a thumbs down. True or False: Read the sentence, when I give you the signal tell me if the statement is true or false. Discussion Prompts: Use the prompts to start a discussion at your table or with a small group. Use the vocabulary words and their meanings in your discussion. Missing Word: We will read a sentence together. A word is missing. Think about all of the vocabulary words for this story. After the sentence is read, I will give you think time to decide which is the best word to finish the sentence. When I give you the signal, say the word Finish the Idea: I have a sentence that needs an ending. I ll give you an example, and then you can make it your own. Word Association: I m going to ask a question. I want you to think about which of our words it reminds you of. When I give the signal, you tell me the word. Have You Ever? Think about the meaning of the vocabulary word. Turn to your neighbor and tell them if you have ever. Example or Non-example: Think about our vocabulary words. Is the statement an example or non-example of the word? When I give you the signal say the vocabulary word if it is an example if it is a non-example say not (vocab. word)
Unit 5 Lesson 1 THE HOUSE ON MAPLE STREET
transform v. to change the form or condition of something Both human and natural activities can transform an environment. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
I transformed my milk into chocolate milk. Transformers transform from cars to robots. Think about something you have seen transform. Tell your table buddies about it. Start with, Something I have seen transform is Say the word: transform
fierce adj. strong and wild; raging One day a fierce storm roared across the forest. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
The wind was fiercely blowing today. My cat was fierce when it scratched me today. Think about something that is fierce. Tell your partner. Say the word: fierce
sturdy adj. strong or hardy The next spring a few sturdy flowers poked through the ashes, and by the year after that the land was covered with grass. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
My kitchen table is very sturdy. When I am nervous my legs are not very sturdy. Look around the classroom. What things do you see that are sturdy. Share with your neighbor. Say the word: sturdy
stump n. part of a tree left over after cutting away at the trunk Some rabbits made their home in the stump of a burned tree, and a fox made a den in some rocks. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
There is a big stump in my front yard. When I was little I tripped over a big stump and skinned my knee. Think about a place you have seen a stump. Tell your partner where it was. Say the word: stump
settlers n. people who make a new home in a new land or country The settlers stopped beside the stream for a night. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
The settlers of Salt Lake had to work hard to build their city. My great grandfather was one of the first settlers of Salt Lake County. Think about where you would settle if you were a settler. Tell your partner. Start with, I would settle. Say the word: settler
burrows n. holes in the ground where some animals live The fox family moved into the woods, but the rabbits stayed snug in their burrows until the people had gone. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
The gopher lives in a burrow in my garden. My blankets are a nice warm burrow on a cold winter night. Think about a type of animal burrow you have seen. Where was it and what animal dug it? Share with your partner. Say the word: burrows
n. a small amount trickle For a while there was a trickle of water in the spring when the snow melted, but weeds and dirt filled in the bed, until hardly anyone remembered a stream had ever been there. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
I saw a trickle of water going down the waterfall. There was a trickle of milk that spilled out of my cup. Teacher: show a trickle of water Say the word: trickle
crumbling v. falling to pieces The house was crumbling and old, and one day some men tore it down. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
The cake crumbled in my hands. The cliff is crumbling because of erosion. When I say go, show me what it would look, like if you were to crumble. Say the word: crumbling
treasures n. special things; keepsakes Someday perhaps their children will play with the tiny treasures and wonder about them, too. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 1
Pirates look for buried treasure. My family members are a valuable treasure. Think about some of your treasures and share one with your partner. Start your sentence with, One of my treasures is Say the word: treasures
Day 1: Deepening Activities- Missing Word transform fierce sturdy stump settler I saw the robot into a car. The lion was very. My wobbly kitchen table was not very. When I cut the tree down there was a left in the ground. The were very tired after their long journey.
Day 1: Deepening Activity- Choices Talk to your partner about what you would choose. Would you rather transform into a butterfly or a mosquito? Would you rather be a sturdy student or a weak student? Would you rather run into a fierce dog or a fierce frog? Would you rather sit on a stump or trip over a stump?
Day 1: Deepening Activities- Juxtapositions Thumbs up: could happen Thumbs down: couldn t happen Could a butterfly transform into a fierce lion? Would a settler build a sturdy cabin?
Day 2: Deepening Activities- True or False T or F: You can find a burrow under a tree. T or F: Niagara Falls is a trickle of water. T or F: Our school is crumbling to the ground. T or F: Old coins are a treasure.
Day 2: Deepening Activities- Have you Ever? Share with your partner if you have ever. Have you ever tripped in a burrow? Have you ever felt water trickle down your face? Have you ever found a treasure? Have you ever crumbled under pressure?
Day 2: Deepening Activities- Word Associations: burrows trickle crumbling treasures Which word goes with home? Which word goes with collapse? Which word goes with a diamond necklace? Which word goes with a small creek?
Unit 5 Lesson 2 DAYS OF DIGGING
relic n. something that survives from an earlier time or place Your school probably has relics from students and teachers who were there before you. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
The old treasure chest was a relic. I found many relics up in the attic at my grandmother s house. I want to keep my pickup long enough for it to become a relic. Think about something that you have seen that is old enough to be a relic. Tell your partner. Say the word: relic
beats v. to come down strong and continuously Click here for the sound of a beating drum. The summer sun beats down. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
The wind beats on the side of my house during a strong storm. We beat the same basketball team over and over He beat the dust out of the rug with a stick. Think about a time that the sun has beat down on you. Tell your partner. Say the word: beat
charted v. to map; to show information as a picture Every inch of the dig is charted or mapped on paper. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
We chart our blending words everyday. Our writing chart helps us organize our information. The students made a chart showing their favorite foods. Think about what information could be put on a chart. Tell your partner. Say the word: charted
laboratory n. a room for science experiments and tests The artifacts are then examined inside a tent your makeshift laboratory. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
The scientist works in the laboratory 5 days a week. We built our laboratory outside by the ancient Aztec Ruin. The mice had made a home in the laboratory. Think about when you have seen or have been in a laboratory. Tell your partner. Say the word: laboratory
challenge v. to give the best of Archeologists get to challenge themselves with many thrilling possibilities of the past. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
I like to challenge myself when I play basketball. The spelling list this week has a lot of challenging words to spell. It was a challenge to climb the cliff. Think about a time where you have been challenged. Tell your partner. Say the word: challenge
customs n. practices that have become accepted by many people; a tradition Each group that is studied has its own values, customs, and beliefs. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
My family has some very strange dinner time customs. I learned about many different types of customs in Brazil. We need to learn about the customs of others around us. Think about a custom in your family and share it with your table. Say the word: customs
ruin n. destruction, damage, or collapse They may try to solve mysteries about a culture s ruin or disappearance. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
If you are not careful you are going to ruin my art project. I hate it when my brother ruins my bedroom. Don t ruin your appetite by eating all that candy. Think about one of your personal belongings that has been ruined. Share it with your partner. Say the word: ruin
origins n. the causes or source of something; what something begins as or comes from cotton plant They may try to find out why a culture changed dramatically from its origins. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
The origin of potatoes is in the Americas. My family origins are from South America. Your coat originates from the wool of a sheep. Think about the word origin. Tell the person next to you what you know about the word origin. Say the word: origin
developed v. to grow or change He or she also tries to find out when and how the culture developed. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 2
By weight lifting I have developed large muscles. The car was developed to help speed up transportation. You have developed into a very good speller. Think about developing a large vocabulary. Tell your partner how you could do that. Say the word: developed
Part 1: Deepening Activities: Word Associations beats chart laboratory challenge Which word goes best with graph and why? Which word goes best with test and why? Which word goes best with science and why? Which word goes best with to pound and why?
Part 1: Deepening Activities: Have You Ever Share with your partner if you have ever.. Have you ever been beaten in a game of soccer? Have you ever made a chart for a writing assignment? Have you ever worked in a scientific laboratory? Have you ever taken on a challenge to get better at something?
Part 1: Deepening Activities: Examples or Non-examples Example of the word: thumbs up Non-example of the word: thumbs down The rain beats down on the house during a storm. We used the chart to clean our car after our vacation to the mountains. We like to sit around in our laboratory and eat popcorn and watch movies. He would like to challenge Kobe Bryant in a one-on-one basketball game.
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Choices Talk to your partners about what you would choose. Would you rather follow customs of your country or another country. If you had your own car would you take care of it or ruin it? Would you like to learn your family s origin or the origin of someone else? Would you choose to develop a money tree or a machine to do your homework?
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Missing Word customs ruined origin develop One of the of the Japanese is to watch Sumo Wrestling. I need to a better way to clean my room. When I dropped the cake, it the whole thing. The of the tomato plant is South America.
Part 2: Deepening Activities- True or False T or F: A custom is a tradition that your family or country have followed for a long time. T or F: When your bedroom is nice, clean and orderly it is ruined. T or F: The origin of the mountain stream is in the desert. T or F: When you develop your vocabulary you are learning new words and making your vocabulary better.
Unit 5 Lesson 3 EARTHQUAKE! THE 1906 SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTMARE
community n. a group of people who live in the same area or have a shared interest People in a community often help each other. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
Our elementary school is a community of learners The entire community went to the football game. What are some benefits of being part of a community? Share with your table. Say the word: community
clerk n. a person who sells goods or services to customers Thomas Jefferson Chase was a ticket clerk on a ferryboat. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
A clerk at the shoe store can help you find the shoes that fit. If you are a clerk at Wal Mart, you ring people up at the cash register. A clerk will tell you how much the items you bought cost. Discuss with a shoulder partner times when you have needed a clerk in a store. Say the word: clerk
rumble n. a heavy, deep rolling sound Click to the left to hear the rumble of a subway. Click above to hear the rumble of thunder. Suddenly, without warning, a loud roar and rumble filled the air. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
A large rock can rumble down a mountain after an earthquake. Buildings can rumble when an earthquake hits. I like to hear the rumble of thunder during rainstorms. Think about a time when the rumble of thunder was loud and close by. Share with your partner. Say the word: rumble
shattered adj. destroyed completely To hear the glass shatter, click here. Cover your eyes to protect them from shattered glass. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
The light bulb shattered when the broom handle hit it. A car window shattered when the rock hit it. Your lives would be shattered if Sponge Bob was cancelled. Think about a time when something in your house shattered. Share with your partner. Say the word: shattered
exactly adv. without any mistakes Exactly in the target. Follow the recipe exactly to make chocolate chip cookies. The scale uses numbers and parts of numbers to measure power exactly. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
12 is exactly the right answer to 3 X 4. Follow the instructions exactly. The siren rings at exactly 8 o clock. Think about a time when you followed instructions exactly. What was the result? Share with your partner. Say the word: exactly
damaged v. to make something less valuable or useful They found that buildings on soft ground were damaged more than buildings on solid ground. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
His hearing was damaged from listening to music too loudly. The car was damaged when it ran into a tree. The earthquake damaged most of the houses in the town. Discuss with your partner a time when you saw something damaged in your home. Say the word: damaged
tough adj. hard to deal with or do; demanding Doing homework each night can be tough. Winning a race can be tough. Learning to ride a bike can be tough. The rules were very tough for buildings on soft ground. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
Shoveling snow is tough work. Have you seen show on TV about the world s tough jobs? It is tough to work hard at school everyday. Think about a time in life when you have had a tough job to do. Tell your partner about that tough job. Say the word: tough
frames n. the skeleton of a building Most new buildings had to have steel frames. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
You have to build the frames of building first, before the roof goes on. Earthquakes often damage the frames of houses. You can see the frame of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Discuss why buildings have frames with your table group. Say the word: frames
section n. part of something Reading different sections of the paper. The produce section. Have a section of this fruit. A section of freeway in Oakland fell, too. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
I ate several sections of the cake. Cheerleaders threw basketballs into the student section of the gym. The trumpet section of the band is the loudest. Think about what section of the room you would like to read in and why? Share with your partner. Say the word: sections
Part 1: Deepening Activities- True or False T or F: A clerk is the person who takes your money and puts your stuff in a bag at a store. T or F: A huge dump truck rumbled down the road to the gravel pit. T or F: A window would be easily shattered if a fly hit it.
Part 1: Deepening Activities- Finish the Ideas clerk rumbled shattered exactly The watch was when he hit it with a hammer. Please do as I say, when I say it. The great big running back down the field to score a touchdown. If you have questions about were things are in a store, you can ask a.
Part 1: Deepening Activities- Choices Would you rather be a clerk or a secretary? If a priceless necklace shattered, would you buy a new one or put it back together. Would you rather be exactly right some of the time, or mostly right all of the time? Which scares you the most, the rumble of thunder, or the crack of lightning?
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Examples or Non-examples Example: say the vocabulary word Non-example: say not vocabulary word Is this an example of damaged? Dropping a big rock on your big toe. Is this an example of tough? Making your bed every morning. Is this an example of frames? Carpet and furniture in a new house. Is this an example of section? One piece of pie.
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Have You Ever? Share with your partner if you have ever. Have you ever damaged a pencil with your teeth? Have you ever made up a excuse to get out of a tough job? Have you ever walked in a house that had only the frames up? Have you ever watched only a section of a movie?
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Word Associations damaged tough frames section Which word goes best with broken, and why? Which word goes best with strong, and why? Which word goes best with a piece of something, and why? Which word goes best with skeleton, and why?
Unit 5 Lesson 4 THE DISAPPEARING ISLAND
voyage v. to journey by water or through space To celebrate your birthday we will voyage out to the disappearing island where I found this sand dollar when I was just your age. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 4
My family took a voyage all around the cities in Mexico. I would like to voyage to Alaska on a cruise ship. Tell your partner about a time when you voyaged somewhere. Say the word: voyage
tide n. the rise and fall of the sea When the tide is high in Wellfleet Harbor, the water is way over my head. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 4
When the tide goes out, you can see crabs and other sea creatures on the shore. The tide is controlled by the moon. When have you seen a high or low tide? Share with a partner. Say the word: tide
sheltered adj. protected from danger When we rode out beyond the sheltered part of Wellfleet Harbor, the waves got higher and I went to sit in the back of the boat with Grandma. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 4
During the thunderstorm, I was sheltered in my house. During a tornado, you should be sheltered in a windowless room. What is a time when you have been sheltered? Share with a partner. Say the word: sheltered
ripples n. designs created by waves The sand was all in long ripples made by the waves as the tide had gone out. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 4
When you throw a stone in the water, you can see the ripples spread. When I frost a cake, I try to make ripples on it. Turn to a partner and describe a time you have seen ripples. Say the word: ripples
eroding v. wearing or washing away slowly When the sea started eroding the island, people moved off and took their houses with them. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
Arches are formed by the sandstone eroding. Wind and rain are eroding the mountain, so someday it will be shorter than it is today. Think about some other things that erode. Share with a partner. Say the word: erode
acres n. a measurement equal to 43,560 square feet Mussels, tiny as ants, covered the stones in the acre of tidal pools. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 3
My friend owns 5 acres of land. Ranchers own a lot of acres for their cattle. Turn to your partner and tell them what you know about the word acre. Say the word: acre
claim v. to take as one s own baggage claim Insurance claim Sure. The sea would claim it soon enough. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 4
The boy claimed the last piece of pizza. If my children are being naughty, I don t like to claim them. Think about the word claim. What have you claimed in your life? Share with a partner. Say the word: claim
toppled v. to fall or make fall forward The first one toppled into the sea. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 4
My son s friend toppled on the ice in our backyard. The jar toppled off the table and made a huge mess. What have you seen topple? Share with a shoulder buddy. Say the word: toppled
Part 1: Deepening Activities: Word Association voyage acre toppled ripples What word goes with the designs made by waves? What word means 43,560 square feet? What word means to fall? What word means going on a trip?
Part 1: Deepening Activities: Juxtapositions Thumbs up: could happen Thumbs down: couldn t happen Can a voyage erode? Can an acre be sheltered? Can a claim be toppled?
Part 1: Deepening Activities: True or False T or F: It is honest to claim a pencil that is not yours. T or F: No animals can live on an acre of land. T or F: Pebbles are formed when larger rocks erode.
Part 1: Deepening Activities: Choices Tell your partner which one you would choose and why? Would you rather visit the beach at high tide or low tide? Would you prefer to see ripples on the sand or on your blanket? Would you rather topple onto a mattress or onto a dirt road?
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Word Association sheltered tide eroding claim What word goes with the rise and fall of the sea? What word goes with being protected from danger? What word goes with saying something is yours? What word goes with wearing or washing away slowly?
Part 2: Deepening Activities: Example/ Non-example Show a 1 or 2 fingers for the example of the vocabulary word. Which is an example of tide? 1) The paper boat drifted down the stream. 2) I fell asleep on the beach, and when I woke up I was laying in the water. Which is an example of toppled? 1) When the ground eroded under the house, it fell into the ocean. 2) He carefully placed his glass of milk on the table. Which of these is an example of sheltered? 1) The herd of deer ran into the trees when it started hailing. 2) The girl stood in line to ride the rollercoaster.
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Finish the Idea I would like a voyage to..because.. Ex. I would like to voyage to Jamaica because it is warm and sunny there. I like ripples on because I always claim because
Unit 5 Lesson 5 WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE BAXTER PLACE?
development n. growth or change The development of land is when it is changed by adding new buildings. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 5
When students read at home the development of their reading skills improve. The new development in town included many businesses. What kind of development do you see around where you live? Tell your partner. Say the word: development
seasonal adj. ripe at a certain time With those 25 acres, Jess could not only have his market, he could also grow much of his own seasonal products instead of always depending on other farmers. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 5
My dad has a seasonal job, he works with the tour company and works only during the summer. All the seasonal fruits were stacked neatly on the table. The family grew most of their own seasonal produce during the summer. Think about a fruit or vegetable that is seasonal and share with your partner. Say the word: seasonal
produce n. farm products, such as fresh fruits and vegetables Jess Hammil owned the farmer s market where Sara took her eggs and produce to be sold. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 5
You can find a produce aisle in the super market. An apple is an example of fresh produce. Seasonal produce is arranged in neat stacks. Think about your last visit to the grocery store. What type of produce did you buy? Share with your partner. Say the word: produce
particular adj. special A particular camping spot. A particular parking spot. It was true that particular piece of land was what you might call extra. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 5
Some shoppers roam the store for a particular item. The mom was very particular with her basket because she bought it from another country. He is very particular when choosing what he wants on his pizza. Think about the particular item or items you like on your pizza and tell your partner. Say the word: particular
necessities n. something that is needed love & shelter toys food & water Sara figured they could barely pay for the farm s necessities that year. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 5
Every month she had to buy her necessities first before spending all her money. Not all of the items for sale are necessities. What necessities do you need at home that you use everyday? Tell your partner. Say the word: necessities
installed v. to put in place for use or service Still, it got harder and harder to compete with the milk production of neighboring farmers who had installed milking parlors to handle larger herds in less time than it took the Baxters. Grade 3 Unit 4 Lesson 5
There was a Smartboard installed in our classroom. Tables and booths were installed for the carnival tonight. I needed a T.V. installed in my living room above the counter. Say the word: installed
featuring adj. having as the main attraction This movie theater is featuring the newest movies. Jess s country market and his land were bulldozed to make Main Shopping Mall, featuring a giant supermarket, a discount drugstore, a dress boutique, a chain department store, and countless other small shops. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 5 Capital Theater is featuring Nutcracker.
Sellers try to entice buyers by featuring the sweet treats on the tables. The movie theater was featuring the big giant poster of the up coming Harry Potter movie in the foyer. The Christmas play will be featuring all the 3 rd graders from Ms. Jacob s classroom. Think about which characters this story is featuring and tell your partner. Say the word: scraped
discount adj. with lowered prices Jess s country market and his land were bulldozed to make a Main Shopping Mall, featuring a giant supermarket, a discount drugstore, a dress boutique, a chain department store, and countless other small shops. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 5
The mall had a lot of discounts during the Christmas Holiday. The store manager gave us a good discount on the toys. The discount prices were marked on the store windows. Think about what item you would like to purchase if it was on discount and tell your partner. Say the word: discount
expire v. to come to an end The man who d rented the pond made an offer to buy now that the lease was about to expire. Grade 3 Unit 5 Lesson 5
My drivers license will expire on my birthday. The discount sale will expire on Saturday. The date on the jug of milk will expire before we finish it. Think about something that you have that will expire. Share it with your partner. Say the word: expire
Part 1: Deepening Activities- Finish the Ideas development produce seasonal particular All the students did very well with the writing in the third grade class. The truck came to deliver the items at the store. Pumpkin is a vegetable that grows only during the summer. Salt Lake is a city that is growing bigger and bigger with lots of every year.
Part 1: Deepening Activities- True or False T or F: Putting up buildings are good development for wildlife. T or F: Corn is a seasonal vegetable that we get during summer. T or F: Your mother buys produce at the car wash. T or F: Some girls can be very particular with their clothes.
Part 1: Deepening Activities- Choices Talk to your partners about what you would choose. Would you rather eat fresh produce or an old tire? Would you like to see the development of your growth or see a black page? Which is your favorite item, a red juicy seasonal strawberry or a chair? Which particular item would you take on a trip to the desert, a jug of water or a mirror?
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Examples or Non-examples Example: say the vocabulary word Non-example: say not vocabulary word Which is an example of development? 1) My sister is growing every year, now she is 4 feet tall. 2) My dog ran away yesterday. Which is an example of seasonal? 1) Football is only played during the fall. 2) I like to put salt and pepper on my food.
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Examples or Non-examples Example: say the vocabulary word Non-example: say not vocabulary word Which is an example of produce? 1) I like to shop for clothes. 2) I like to have apples and oranges everyday. Which is an example of particular? 1) I don t like sardines on my pizza! 2) I like everything on my pizza!
Part 2: Deepening Activities- Juxtapositions Thumbs up: could happen Thumbs down: couldn t happen Could you produce seasonal fruits in your neighborhood? Would your school come up with a particular development that is needed in your community?