Learn Key Vocabulary Name _________________________________________________

Frankenstein: Key Vocabulary

A. Study each word. Circle a number to rate how well you
know it. Then complete the chart.

1 2 3 s This creature looks like an evil

Rating I have never I am not sure I know this word and can monster from a movie. It is really
Scale seen this word of the word’s teach the word’s meaning a giant squid scientists caught in
before. meaning. to someone else. the ocean.

Key Words Check Understanding Deepen Understanding

1 create You can use clay to create a When I want to create art, I ________________________________
sculpture.
(krē-āt) verb _____________________________________________________

Yes      No _____________________________________________________
Rating: 1 2 3 _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ .

2 creature A dragon is an imaginary At the zoo, you can see creatures such as ___________
creature.
(krē-chur) noun _____________________________________________________

Yes      No _____________________________________________________
Rating: 1 2 3 _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ .

3 destroy If a volcano erupts, it can It is wrong to destroy another person’s work because
destroy a village.
(di-stroi) verb _____________________________________________________

Yes      No _____________________________________________________
Rating: 1 2 3 _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ .

4 evil An evil person helps others. I can tell when a character in a story is evil because
(ē-vul) adjective _____________________________________________________
Yes      No
_____________________________________________________
Rating: 1 2 3 _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ .

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 Key Vocabulary, continued Name _________________________________________________

Did You Know?

Benjamin Franklin was a scientist who
was curious about electricity and lightning.
He performed an experiment when he flew
his kite in a thunderstorm.

Key Words Check Understanding Deepen Understanding

5 experiment It is important to follow A scientist performs an experiment when ____________

directions when you perform an
(ik-spair-u-munt) noun _____________________________________________________
experiment.
_____________________________________________________
Rating: 1 2 3 Yes      No _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ .

6 hideous A hideous picture might scare You might wear a hideous mask if ___________________
somebody.
(hi-dē-us) adjective _______________________________________________________

Yes      No _____________________________________________________
Rating: 1 2 3 _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ .

7 lonely When people are lonely, they When I am lonely, I ___________________________________

usually feel happy.
(lōn-lē) adjective _______________________________________________________

Yes      No _____________________________________________________
Rating: 1 2 3 _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ .

8 scientist A scientist might use a Scientists are important because ____________________

microscope.
(sī-un-tist) noun _____________________________________________________

Yes      No _____________________________________________________
Rating: 1 2 3 _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ .

B. Use at least two Key Vocabulary words. Write about a time when you felt afraid.

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