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Lesson Vocabulary
Grammar
Words to Know
Adverbs
Knowing the meanings of these
words is important to reading Amelia
and Eleanor Go for a Ride. Practice
using these words.
brisk keen; sharp
An adverb tells how, where, or when
an action happens. An adverb usually
describes a verb. For example: slept
late. “Late” is an adverb that describes
the action “slept.” An adverb can
be written before or after the verb
it describes. Adverbs that tell how
something happens or happened
often end in –ly. For example: slowly
walked.
cockpit the place where the pilot sits
in an airplane
Activity
aviator person who flies an aircraft;
pilot
daring bold; fearless; courageous
elegant having or showing good
taste; gracefully and richly refined;
beautifully luxurious
outspoken not reserved; frank
solo without a partner, teacher, etc.;
alone
Add Verbs Play this adverb game
with a family member. Write down
several verbs on squares of paper
or note cards and shuffle them.
Have Player 1 flip over a verb card,
so that Player 2 can think of an
appropriate adverb to add to the verb.
Once Player 2 has said an adverb
that makes sense with the verb on
the card, Player 1 should flip over
another card. See how many correct
responses Player 2 can get in one
minute. Switch roles, and repeat the
activity, now timing Player 1.
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