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“Winter’s Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again”. Reading Vocabulary Words. Forecast… Can you guess the vocabulary word? Use the clues provided to try to guess the vocabulary word. a __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ l. Clue : a thing not made by nature. artificial.
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“Winter’s Tail:How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again” Reading Vocabulary Words
Forecast…Can you guess the vocabulary word?Use the clues provided to try to guess the vocabulary word.
a __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ l Clue: a thing not made by nature
artificial Mike’s artificial leg did not prevent him from playing most sports. When might you need something to be artificial rather than real?
c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ e Clue: to work together
collaborate Many students will collaborate to create our school’s new banner. Why might you need to collaborate with others?
d __ __ __ __ __ __ __ d Clue: gave or devoted to
dedicated Tina dedicated herself to learning the song for the choir concert. When have you dedicated yourself to something?
f __ __ __ __ __ __ e Clue: able to bend without breaking
flexible The gymnast’s body was so flexible that he could twist into almost any position. Why is it important for athletes to be flexible?
f __ __ __ __ __ __ n Clue: use or purpose
function The main function of a hammer is pounding nails. What is the main function of another common tool?
m __ __ __ c Clue: to imitate something
mimic Some insects can mimic a tree branch or twig to hide themselves. What other animals can mimic something?
o __ __ __ __ __ __ e Clue: something that stands in the way or blocks progress
obstacle The fallen tree created an obstacle in the road, and cars could not get through. What kind of obstacle have you encountered trying to get somewhere?
t __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ s Clue: special ways of doing something to achieve a desired result
techniques Mary uses a variety of bowing techniques when playing her violin. What are some techniques you use to help you study?