05/30/2022

 Dear Parents,

Today we learned the consonant patterns wr and kn. We also learned vocabulary words 1 - 5 and read Around One Cactus. Homework is to write vocabulary words 1 - 5 three times and the definitions one time.

Have a great evening and stay safe.

Regards,

Teacher Ari

Week 17 Vocabulary – Around One Cactus

 

1. topic: someone or something people talk or write about

2. incredible: great; amazing

3. adapt: to change so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation

4. unique: one of a kind; special

5. dune: a hill of sand formed by the wind

6. grip: the act of grabbing or holding something

7. waterless: having no water

8. prickly: having many sharp points

9. arid: very dry; having little rain or water

10. critters: small animals or creatures

11. cozy: small, comfortable and warm

12. sheltered: covered or protected from the outside elements

13. pollen: dust produced by plants carried to other plants by wind or insects so they can produce seeds

14. stinging: capable of inflicting a sting

15. unseen: not seen or able to be seen

16. search: to look for

17. survivor: animal or person who continues to live after something bad happens

18. noble: having qualities that people admire such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.

19. provide: to supply something; make something available

20. moisture: small amount of water that makes something wet or moist

21. require: need

22. pale: light in color

23. hind: at or near the back of something

24. burrow: a hole or tunnel in the ground an animal makes


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