Unit 6: Lesson 29

This list features words from "Elephants on the Savannah" (readers' theater) and "A Colossal Catch" (informational text). This lesson also covers the poems "Elephant" and "Whale," the novels "Esperanza Rising" (click here) and "Brian's Winter," and the informational text about "Tracking Trash."

Here are all the word lists to support the reading of Grade 6, Unit 6's texts from HMH's Scope and Sequence series: Lesson 26, Lesson 27, Lesson 28, Lesson 29, Lesson 30

Here are links to all the 2014 Journeys units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6
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  1. pedal
    a lever that is operated with the foot
  2. peddler
    someone who travels about selling wares
  3. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  4. pedestal
    an architectural support or base
  5. dental
    of or relating to the teeth
  6. denture
    a medical appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
  7. vocation
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  8. memoir
    an account of the author's personal experiences
  9. memorial
    a recognition of meritorious service
  10. tripod
    a three-legged rack used for support
  11. podium
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  12. memorable
    worth remembering
  13. manager
    someone who controls resources and expenditures
  14. manifest
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  15. mortal
    subject to death
  16. mortified
    made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
  17. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  18. pediatrician
    a medical specialist in the care of children
  19. memorabilia
    objects that are valued because of their link to historical events or a particular interest
Created on Fri May 13 12:19:41 EDT 2016 (updated Fri May 13 16:56:17 EDT 2016)

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