Goin’ Someplace Special

1. Goin’ Someplace Special By: Patricia C. McKissack Illustrated by: Jerry Pnkney

2. Scald • To scald means to heat to a temperature just below the boiling point. • The recipe said to scald the milk • To scald also means to injure by burning with hot liquid or steam. In what situations might you scald yourself

3. Permission • Giving permission for something allows it to happen • John asked his parents for permission to go on the field trip. • Name three things that you ask permission to do.

4. Autograph • An autograph is a person’s signature. • Kayla’s most treasured autograph is from her favorite author. • Where would you typically find an autograph

5. Fare • A fare is the price charged to transport, or move, a person. • The fare from the airport to the hotel included tax and tip. • What is a synonym for fare?

6. Blurted • If you have blurted out something, you said it suddenly, without thinking. • Dean almost blurted out the secret. • Describe a time when you blurted out something.

7. Clenched • Something clenched is closed or squeezed together tightly. • Jodie clenched her mother’s hand. • When might someone’s teeth be clenched?

8. Spectacular • Something that is spectacular is very unusual or remarkable. • We saw spectacular fireworks. • What is an antonym for spectacular?

9. Approached • If you have approached something, you have come near it. • He approached the bear very carefully. • Describe how you approached the school this morning.