vocabulary lesson 13

Think: What is your favorite season of the year? Why?Think: What is your favorite season of the year? Why?

Objective:

By the end of today’s lesson you will be able to…

•explain the definitions of the reading vocabulary words by using context and picture clues.

•identify the features of expository nonfiction.

Shared Reading Lesson 13

Selection summary: This week, you will be reading about the life cycle of trees!Selection summary: This week, you will be reading about the life cycle of trees!

Shared Reading Lesson 13

Expository nonfiction explainsinformation and ideas.Look for…• illustrations and captions.• facts and details to help you learn about a topic.

What I know What I Read What I learned

“Wow! That building has several supporting the massive, triangular roof!” exclaimed Natalie to Jasmine while they were walking by the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

“Wow! That building has several supporting the massive, triangular roof!” exclaimed Natalie to Jasmine while they were walking by the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

columns

Columns: A column is a tall circular structure that holds up part of a building.

Vocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of SpeechVocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of Speech

1. column pillar (syn.) noun

“You better grab some paper towels to the juice you just spilled all over Jose!” Alonso explained to Rogelio as Mr. Mike was entering the classroom.

“You better grab some paper towels to the juice you just spilled all over Jose!” Alonso explained to Rogelio as Mr. Mike was entering the classroom.

absorb

Absorb: Something absorbs a liquid if it soaks up the liquid.

Vocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of SpeechVocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of Speech

1. column pillar (syn.) noun

2. absorb soak up (syn.) verb

“Azul’s dog Uma her raw hide bone by sitting on it,” described Ruben to Francisco on their way to Circle K.“Azul’s dog Uma her raw hide bone by sitting on it,” described Ruben to Francisco on their way to Circle K.

protects

Protects: When you protect something, you keep it safe.

Vocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of SpeechVocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of Speech

1. column pillar (syn.) noun

2. absorb soak up (syn.) verb

3. protect expose (ant.) verb

“Peja heard a in the bushes outside his bedroom window and decided to investigate,” described Malena to his dad while they were cleaning their backyard.

“Peja heard a in the bushes outside his bedroom window and decided to investigate,” described Malena to his dad while they were cleaning their backyard.

rustling

Rustling: When objects are rustling, they are moving and making soft sounds.

Vocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of SpeechVocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of Speech

1. column pillar (syn.) noun

2. absorb soak up (syn.) verb

3. protect expose (ant.) verb

4. rustling hissing (syn.) verb

“Are you absolutely positive that sugar would __________ in a cup of hot cocoa?” asked Maria to Daniela as they were cooking breakfast for their guests.

“Are you absolutely positive that sugar would __________ in a cup of hot cocoa?” asked Maria to Daniela as they were cooking breakfast for their guests.

Dissolve: When something dissolves, it mixes completely with a liquid.

dissolve

Vocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of SpeechVocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of Speech

1. column pillar (syn.) noun

2. absorb soak up (syn.) verb

3. protect expose (ant.) verb

4. rustling hissing (syn.) verb

5. dissolve liquefy (syn.) verb

Particles: Tiny pieces of something are called particles.

“Jose noticed many of salt remaining in his cup of cold water during the science experiment,” explained Antonio to Diego when they were drying the vials and putting them away.

“Jose noticed many of salt remaining in his cup of cold water during the science experiment,” explained Antonio to Diego when they were drying the vials and putting them away.

particles

Vocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of SpeechVocabulary Synonym/Antonym Part of Speech

1. column pillar (syn.) noun 2. absorb soak up (syn.) verb 3. protect expose (ant.) verb 4. rustling hissing (syn.) verb 5. dissolve liquefy (syn.) verb 6. particles fragments (syn.) noun

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What is the genre of this week’sselection?

What is the genre of this week’sselection?A)BiographyB)FolktaleC)Realistic FictionD)Expository Nonfiction

A)BiographyB)FolktaleC)Realistic FictionD)Expository Nonfiction

Lesson 13

What will you look for in an expository nonfiction text?

A) problems that characters might face in real life.B) A mystery that needs to be solvedC) Facts and information about a topicD) Story details that come together to teach a lesson

A) problems that characters might face in real life.B) A mystery that needs to be solvedC) Facts and information about a topicD) Story details that come together to teach a lesson