Vocabulary Word | Meaning |
| caterpillar | the wormlike larvae of insects such as butterflies and moths |
| cocoon | case of silky thread spun by the larvae of various insects, to live in while they are developing into adults |
| disrespect | to show a lack of respect; to be rude |
| emerge | to come into view; come out; come up |
| migrant | worker, especially a farm worker, who travels from one area to another in search of work |
| sketched | drawn roughly and quickly |
| unscrewed | loosened or taken off by turning |
Passage to Freedom September 21 - 25
Vocabulary Word | Meaning |
| agreement | harmony in feeling or opinion |
| cable | message sent through wires by electric current; also called a telegram |
| diplomat | person whose work is to manage relations between nations |
| issue | to send out; put forth |
| refugees | people who flee to another country for safety |
| representatives | people appointed or elected to act or speak for others |
| superiors | people who are higher in rank or position |
| visa | official signature or endorsement upon passport or document, showing it has been examined and approved |
The Ch’i-lin Purse September 28 – October 2
Vocabulary Word | Meaning |
| astonished | surprised greatly; amazed |
| behavior | manner of behaving; way of acting |
| benefactor | person who has given money or kindly help |
| distribution | act or process of giving some of to each; dividing and giving out in shares |
| gratitude | kindly feeling because of a favor received; desire to do a favor in return; thankfulness |
| procession | something that moves forward; persons marching or riding |
| recommend | to speak in favor of; suggest favorably |
| sacred | worthy of reverence |
| traditions | customs or beliefs handed down from generation to generation |
Jane Goodall’s 10 Ways to Help Save Wildlife October 19 - 23
Vocabulary Word | Meaning |
| conservation | preservation from harm or decay; protection from loss or from being used up |
| contribute | to help bring about |
| enthusiastic | eagerly interested |
| environment | condition of the air, water, soil, etc. |
| investigation | a careful search |
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere October 26 – 30
Vocabulary Word | Meaning |
| fate | what becomes of someone or something |
| fearless | without fear; afraid of nothing |
| glimmer | a faint, unsteady light |
| lingers | stays on; goes slowly, as if unwilling to leave |
| magnified | caused something to look larger than it actually is |
| somber | having deep shadows; dark; gloomy |
| steed | a horse; especially a riding horse |