Exploring Vocabulary: Gigantic, Luminous, and Capable Words
This resource delves into the meanings and contexts of key vocabulary words such as "gigantic," "luminous," "soggy," and "capable." Each term is defined with illustrative examples, emphasizing understanding through practical applications. Discover how to categorize items, appreciate the nuances of language, and identify the skills associated with these words. Engage in discussions about personal capabilities and explore categories of plants and animals, enhancing both language skills and comprehension.
Exploring Vocabulary: Gigantic, Luminous, and Capable Words
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Vocabulary “Miss Alaineus”
gigantic adjective A gigantic shark is larger than other sharks.
luminous adjective Something is luminous if it is very bright and shiny. Las
soggy adjective Something feels soggy when it is full of water.
strands noun Strands are threads or similar items that can be twisted together.
slumped verb A person has slumped if they fell or sunk heavily into a chair. OR Someone is slumped if their shoulders are drooped or slouched.
Janet slumped so far in her chair we couldn’t see her. • Sage was so discouraged she slumped all the way home.
Tell your partner… How is being slumped different from sitting up straight?
capable adjective A capable person has the skill or power to do something well.
Someone who has the skill to cook well is a capable chef. • Someone who has the power to lift weights is a _______________ weightlifter. If you have the skill of reading a challenging book you are a ______________ reader.
Tell your partner… • Two things you are capable of doing. • Start your answer: “ I am capable of …”
categories noun Categories are groups or classes of things.
Dairy and Bread/Cereal are two categories on the food pyramid. • Carnivore and herbivore are categories of animals.
Tell your partner… • 2 categories of plants. • 2 categories of animals.
Word Family • Category n • Categories n • Categorize v • Categorized v • Categorizing v • Categorization n • There is not just one ___________ of tree. • Trees can be put into two _____________. • You can ____________ trees as deciduous and evergreen. • Trees are often _____________ in this manner. • We can practice ____________ other plants, too. • You will find this system of _______________ in your science book.
credit noun Credit is something given by teachers for extra work.
Sara’s teacher gave her extra credit for completing the Early Finishers math problems. • Sage’s teacher gives students extra credit for drawing pictures to illustrate their vocabulary words.
Tell your partner… • As many ways to earn extra credit as you can in 2 minutes.
