The Strongest One

Vocabulary Introduction

Learning TargetAs a third grader, I should be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using different strategies.

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decorated

decoratedDefinition:

Something that is decorated is made prettier.

Sentence: The room was decorated with balloons and streamers for the birthday party.

When are some times throughout the year that we decorate our houses and our classroom?

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symbol

symbolDefinition:A symbol is a picture or shape that stands for something else.

Sentence: A heart is a symbol for love.

Name another symbol and what it stands for.

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darkened

darkenedDefinition:When something is darkened, it becomes dark or is made darker.

Sentence: We walked through the darkened forest. It was spooky and eerie. Why would a room be

darkened?

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gnaws

gnawsDefinition:When a person or an animal gnaws on something, they keep chewing on it.

Sentence: The dog gnaws on a bone.

Why do you think an animal gnaws on an object?

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securing

securingDefinition:When you are securing something, you are fastening it firmly.

Sentence: The girl was securing the button on his jacket.

What other things might need securing?

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weakest

weakestDefinition:A person or character that is the least strong among others is weakest.

Sentence: The weakest character in the story would not lift the big rock.

What word means the opposite of weakest?