A Walk in the Desert MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Treasures 4th Grade
Unit 1 Week 2 Created by Teresa Wilson Desert Palms Elem. June 2010
Vocabulary Slide 2 When things shimmer, they shine with a soft
unsteady light. What is a synonym for shimmer? Shimmer We saw a
reflection of the moon shimmer on the lake. Slide 3 When something
is eerie, it is frightening and strange. Eerie Describe an eerie
event that you have experienced. The cry of the wolf in the
distance sounds eerie. Slide 4 To lurk is to hide, usually with a
bad intention. How are the words lurk and hide the same? How are
they different? Lurk If you see a cat lurk near a birdbath, it is
likely that the cat is looking for a meal! Slide 5 As someone
swallows, he or she is moving food from the mouth to the rest of
the digestive system. Swallows Where does food go after someone
swallows it? Colin chews thoroughly before he swallows. Slide 6 The
climate of an area is the weather that it usually has. How would
you describe the climate in your community? Climate The climate in
southern Florida is tropical. Slide 7 Something can be called
silken if, like silk, it has delicate threads or is generally soft
and shiny. Silken What things can you think of that could be
described as silken? The kittens fur was silken. Slide 8 If you are
lumbering, you are moving slowly and heavily. Lumbering What is an
antonym for lumbering? The horses were lumbering through the snow
storm.
