Grade 1-2: Vocabulary Lesson for Monday, Week 4

This week's theme is: Fishing

Word List 4

1. caught: trapped
2. hurried: moved very fast
3. near: very close to you
4. ready: all set to do something

Monday Activities

1. On Week One, we suggested you purchase a notebook. You will be keeping your weekly words, definitions and assignments in this notebook.
2. Write each word and definition in your vocabulary book. Practice saying your words with a grown up to make sure you are pronouncing them correctly.
3. Create your own sentence using each word and write this in your vocabulary notebook. We have provided samples below to get you started.

Other Help

If you need more information on your words, click on the link to use a on-line dictionary.

Use the daily activities to help you remember words that you learn each week. It is much easier to remember what the words mean if you do something with them and use them frequently in talking with your parents, family and friends.

Sample sentences:

I caught the fish in my net
The fish I caught was bigger than Dad's.

When my dad caught the fish, I hurried over to see it.
Dad told me to hurry up and get dressed so we could leave.

I saw a fish near the boat and tried to catch it.
I sat near the edge of the boat.

I was ready to catch a lot of fish today!
I dressed quickly and said, "I'm ready, Dad!"

 
 

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