mammal den rodent (noun) (noun) (noun)

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1 WORDS IN CONTEXT DAY 1 (Page 1 of 3) mammal A mammal is a warm-blooded animal that has hair or fur. A mammal has a backbone, and so does a bird, fish, reptile, and amphibian. A reptile or amphibian, unlike a mammal, is cold-blooded. den A den is the home of a wild animal. Some bears hibernate in a den for six months or more. Many animals have their babies in a den, or lair. rodent A rodent is a member of a large group of mammals that gnaw and have front teeth that keep growing. A beaver is a rodent, but a rabbit is not. A rodent generally eats plants, especially seeds.

2 WORDS IN CONTEXT DAY 1 (Page 2 of 3) warning A warning is a hint, sign, or caution that might cause a person to change his or her actions. Pain is a warning that the body might be sick or injured. We saw a sign along the hiking trail with a warning to watch out for bears and mountain lions. enemy An enemy is someone who hates or hurts another living thing. An enemy is a foe or rival, not a friend. A lion can be called an enemy of a zebra because it tries to kill the zebra. burrow A burrow provides an animal with safety and protection from predators and harsh weather. A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug in the ground by an animal for use as a home. Animals that live in a burrow include meerkats, prairie dogs, rabbits, snakes, and naked mole rats.

3 WORDS IN CONTEXT DAY 1 (Page 3 of 3) rabies Rabies is a deadly disease that skunks, bats, raccoons, foxes, and coyotes all can carry. Cold-blooded animals, such as amphibians, reptiles, and fish, cannot carry rabies, and neither can birds. If you are bitten by an animal that is capable of carrying rabies, you must seek medical treatment right away. relative Every person who is connected to you by blood or marriage is a relative. A parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent, and cousin are each an example of a relative, or relation. A polar bear is a relative of a grizzly bear. musk Musk is a liquid with a strong smell that some mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects produce to mark their territory. Musk from one type of deer was once used in perfumes, but now an artificial substance is used instead. Skunk musk has a strong, terrible smell.

4 Name: WORD SMART DAY 1 (Page 1 of 1) INSTRUCTIONS: Record a vocabulary word in each word box. Then write a synonym and an antonym, draw a picture, and define each word. Use each word in a sentence on the back of this worksheet. Word Picture Synonym Antonym Definition Word Picture Synonym Antonym Definition

5 mammal a warm-blooded animal with a backbone and hair or fur that nurses its young and has babies that are born live den the home of a wild animal rodent a small mammal, such as a mouse or rat, that has large front teeth for gnawing

6 warning something that tells of a possible danger or problem enemy a living thing that hates or hurts another living thing burrow a hole dug in the ground by an animal for use as a home

7 rabies a deadly disease caused by a virus that is usually passed on through the bite of an infected animal relative a living thing that is related by blood musk a sticky, smelly liquid that some animals produce

8 ANALOGIES DAY 2 (Page 1 of 1) Name: An analogy shows a relationship between two sets of words. The words in the first pair must have the same relationship as the words in the second pair. To complete an analogy with a missing word, you must first discover the relationship between the completed pair. (Example: Cat is to meow as dog is to bark.) snake bill wolf welcome sky bear carnivore cheetah sound INSTRUCTIONS: Determine the relationship between the first pair of words. Then use the words in the word box to complete the second pair of words. Rabies is to disease...as... fox is to Rodent is to squirrel...as... carnivore is to Musk is to odor...as... siren is to 4. Enemy is to friend...as... ground is to 5. Relative is to cousin...as... animal is to 6. Warning is to caution...as... greeting is to 7. Burrow is to prairie dog...as... den is to 8. Mammal is to human...as... reptile is to 9. Den is to lair...as... beak is to

9 CLOZE SENTENCES DAY 2 (Page 1 of 1) Name: mammal rodent enemy rabies relative musk den warning burrow INSTRUCTIONS: Use the vocabulary words in the word box above to complete the sentences below. A is related to you by blood or marriage. The smell of skunk is very unpleasant. A is a hole where an animal lives. 4. One kind of war. is a soldier who fights for the opposite side in a 5. Some animal parents keep their babies in a for safety. 6. A tornado sighted in the area and they need to take shelter. alerts people that a tornado has been 7. A has large front teeth for gnawing. 8. A person bitten by an animal with medical treatment right away. must seek 9. An animal with hair and a backbone that nurses its young is a

10 INSTRUCTIONS: Assign one or more of the following activities to reinforce the function of nouns. EXPLORATION DAY 3 NOUNS Draw a Picture Materials: Word cards; box or envelope; paper; pencils, markers, or crayons Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card and draw a picture of the chosen word. Encourage them to draw a picture that illustrates the word s meaning. Make a Picture Dictionary Materials: Paper; pencils, markers, or crayons Have students create a picture dictionary for the word list by writing their own definitions and drawing their own illustrations in their book. Make a Sentence Materials: Word cards, box or envelope, strips of paper Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card and use their chosen word to create a written or oral sentence. Match a Word Materials: Word cards, tape, box or envelope Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card and tape it onto an object in the classroom using the word as a label. Mime It! Materials: Word cards, box or envelope Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card and act it out. Have classmates try to guess the word. Pick a Synonym or Antonym Materials: Word cards Place all the word cards in a box or envelope. Have students pull out a word card and give a synonym or an antonym for the chosen word. (You may choose to omit words that do not have synonyms or antonyms, or you may choose to include them as points of discussion.)

11 CONCEPT COMPLETION DAY 4 (Page 1 of 1) Name: INSTRUCTIONS: Use what you know about the vocabulary words to complete the following sentences. Rabies is caused by Musk comes from The name of a relative I am close to is 4. An example of a rodent is 5. If there is a storm warning, you might 6. An animal that lives in a den is a 7. An animal's burrow is 8. An example of a mammal is 9. An enemy might

12 ASSESSMENT DAY 5 (Page 1 of 1) Name: INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the best answer to complete each statement. A mammal is a warm-blooded scaly cold-blooded animal. 7. can carry rabies. Birds Mammals Reptiles Another word for a den is a 8. Another word for a relative is a tail baby lair relation reply reduction 4. A rodent usually eats plants insects meat is not a synonym for warning. Caution Alert Disaster 9. You would not expect a to make musk. mammal sea star reptile 5. A person does not enemy. like hurt hate an 6. does not live in a burrow. An eagle A rabbit A prairie dog