G4 A1 Additional Resources Week 16

 

Week 16 Vocab Definitions – The Story of the Statue of Liberty

 

1.    independence (n.): freedom from outside control or support.

2.    raise (v.): to lift or move (something or someone) to a higher position.

3.    gleaming (v): shining brightly.

4.    copper (n): a reddish-brown metal that allows heat & electricity to pass through it easily.

5.    strap (n): a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something.

6.    fascination (n): causing (someone) to be very interested in something or someone.

7.    voyage (n.): a long journey to a distant or unknown place especially over water.

8.    crate (n.): a large wooden box used for moving things from one place to another.

9.    interest (n.): a feeling or wanting to learn more about something.

10.   run out (phr.v.): to become used up; to come to an end.

11.   pedestal (n.): a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object.

12.   riveted (adj.): fastening with a metal bolt that pins metal plates together.

13.   belong (v.): to be the property of someone; to be owned by someone.

14. unveil (v.): to show or reveal something to others for the first time; to remove a cover from something so that people can see it.

15. immigrant (n.): a person who moves permanently to another country from his or her native land.

16.   harbor (n.): a sheltered area of water where boats can be anchored.

17.   truly (adv.): in a truthful manner; authentically.

18.   unforgettable (adj.): not easily forgotten; very memorable.

19.   include (v.): to have or contain as a part.

20.   huddle (v.): to gather in a small, close group.

21.   yearn (v.): to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something.

22.   wretched (adj.): unhappy; miserable; evil.

23.   refuse (v.): to not accept or agree to; turn down.

24.   teeming (adj.): being full.

25.   tempest (n.): a very strong wind along with rain, snow, or hail.

The Story of the Statue of Liberty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xdglismO6E&t=296s

Statue of Liberty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOraxP2BPok

'a' 'an' Rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDkx4J__-QY

Writing pros and cons and generalization IMPORTANT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-_mk4GUL4c

3rd person verb rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8XMZgKneq4

How to use Adverbs in a Sentence

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94aFcx6oliY

Vowel Sounds 'OO'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zdjjjuV1ao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbvp5ZNxabI

Facts and Opinions 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE_TPYdCssA

When to Capitalize Words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQnIb4Hdwys

Prefix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgWj4e2AdLI

Suffix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJx9E1Ed1Pc

Timelines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o50HA6QTxj0