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Grade Vocabulary
Unit 1 Lesson 4

insects
Insects are very
small animals with
six legs and three
body parts, and
may have wings.

Which of these
animals are insects?

dangerous
Something that is
dangerous is not
safe and may
cause harm.

What are some dangerous things

you watch out for?

scare
If you scare
someone, you
make him or her
feel afraid.
Does it scare you?
Yes
A loud sound
A snake
A spider
A ghost story

No

sticky
Something that is
sticky attaches to
other things easily.
Gum
Chair
Belt
Jelly

Tape
Glue
Paper
Yarn

Sticky

Not Sticky

rotten
If something is
rotten, it is spoiled
or bad.
Turn and show your partner
the face you would make if
you had smelled something
rotten.

screaming
If someone is
screaming, he or
she is making a
loud, high-pitched
noise.
Why might an insect make someone
run away screaming?

breeze
A breeze is a light,
gentle wind.
Do you feel a breeze
On the playground?
In a store?
On a beach?
In the classroom?

judge
To judge means to
decide what you
think about someone
or something.
Answer these questions aloud with a
partner.
Which do you judge
qIs sweeter, a banana or an
orange?
qIs more fun, a game or a bike ride?
qTastes better, carrots or peas?