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Dive into the essential vocabulary and themes from the first five chapters of "George Washington's Socks." This guide covers key emotional states and actions illustrated in the text, such as Riley's happiness on honor roll day, Hattie's disgust at a frog, and the urgency of construction workers desperate for water. Learn how characters navigate their emotions and face challenges, from the ominous storm clouds to Sarah's anxiety in a new environment. Discover how to engage with words like 'beamed,' 'suppress,' 'conceded,' and more to enrich your understanding of these crucial chapters.
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George Washington’s Socks Chapters 1-5
Beamed • To smile happily Riley beamed when her name was called for honor roll.
Suppress • To keep in or hide The man tried to suppress his anger when his daughter put a dent in the car.
disgust • Extreme dislike Hattie looked at her brother in disgust when he showed her the slimy frog.
desperate • Having an urgent need The construction workers were desperate for water after being in the heat all morning.
conceded • To acknowledge as true, just, or right
ominously • Threatening evil or harm The dark clouds hung ominously over our house. It looked like a storm would come any minute.
Unfamiliar • Different, unusual, or strange Sarah was anxious as she entered the unfamiliar building for her first day of 4th grade.
brandished • To shake or wave as a weapon The knight brandished his sword to protect the princess from the dragon.
reluctantly • Not eager, unwilling The man reluctantly stepped into the ring after seeing his large opponent.
transfixed • to be still with amazement, awe, or terror The students sat transfixed as they listened to the suspenseful story.