Find the


1. Use context clues. 2. Look for a familiar root, prefix, or suffix.


3. If the context or a word part doesn’t help, check the dictionary.


Define the Words Follow the steps above to write the meaning of each boldfaced word. Write 1, 2, or 3 to show which steps you used. Answers will vary.


1 Staying in a tent during a hurricane can bring misery. ______________________________________________________________


suffering; distress; 1, 2, or 3 to bother; to irritate; 1 or 3


WORD LIST


annoy noble misery precious marvelous horrific torment favorable charity


compliment


2 Mosquitoes that buzz around my head really annoy me. ___________________________________________________________________________________


3 Our class had a bake sale to raise money for a charity. ___________________________________________________________________________________


a fund or organization for helping the needy; 1, 2, or 3 4 Don’t torment me with loud noises.


___________________________________________________________________________________ to cause pain or mental anguish; 1, 2, or 3


5 The flight was faster than usual because the wind was favorable. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 6 That double rainbow is marvelous.


helpful; agreeable; 1, 2, or 3


___________________________________________________________________________________ 7 It’s a compliment to be told I sing well.


causing wonder; amazing; 1, 2, or 3


___________________________________________________________________________________ 8 Some things are more precious than gold.


an expression of praise or admiration; 1, 2, or 3 ___________________________________________________________________________________ dear; beloved; 1, 2, or 3


9 It was noble of you to give your bus seat to another person. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 10 The sinking of the Titanic was a horrific accident.


admirable; courageous; 1, 2, or 3


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shocking; terrifying; 1, 2, or 3 Lesson 3 | Good and Bad UNIT 8 173 UNIT 8 Good and Bad | Lesson 3 17 Teaching Tips


• Read through the word list and ask students how each word relates to this unit’s theme— things that are good and bad.


• Review the three steps for learning the meaning of an unknown word with students. If necessary, refer students to page 159 to review the five-step process for using context clues.


• Make sure students understand that they may use one or more strategies to find the meaning of each word.


• Remind students to use a dictionary if context clues and word part knowledge are not enough.


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