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Vocabulary. The Astronaut and the Onion. MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Treasures 4th Grade – Unit 1 – Week 4. The font for this presentation is Grinched , and can be downloaded for free at http://www.fonts4free.net/grinched-font.html. Created by Teresa Wilson –
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Vocabulary The Astronaut and the Onion MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Treasures 4th Grade – Unit 1 – Week 4 The font for this presentation is Grinched, and can be downloaded for free at http://www.fonts4free.net/grinched-font.html Created by Teresa Wilson – Desert Palms Elem. – July 2010
Something that is endless has no limit or end. Endless What is an antonym for endless? • Weather is an endless event because it never comes to an end.
Realistic means seeing things as they are. Realistic How are you realistic and not realistic? • You might want to become a rock star, but finishing school is a more realistic goal.
Universe The universe is everything that exists, including Earth, other planets, stars, and space. What are the most well-known objects in the universe? • The universe is so large that things in space are often very far apart.
Astronaut An astronaut is someone who is trained to fly in a spacecraft. Have you read about any other famous astronauts? • Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut.
Beingsensible means having good judgment. Sensible What is a synonym for sensible? • If you are biking, wearing a helmet is sensible.
Protested When you complained about something, you protested. What are some things you have protested? • When the boys got to leave early, the girls protested.
Paralyzed Someone who is paralyzed is made powerless or helpless. What situations might make someone feel paralyzed? • Eric was so nervous about his speech, he felt paralyzed.
Pennants Pennants are long, narrow flags shaped like triangles. Where else might you find pennants? • The fans waved pennants at the football game.