Escape Passage taken from the book Charlottes Web

Escape Passage taken from the book, Charlotte’s Web Vocabulary racket commotion captivity appetizing reconsider Open Court 4 th Grade Unit 1 Risks and Consequences Lesson 4 Escape Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

racket “Use Context clues” The goose heard the racket and she, too, started hollering. John could barely hear the conductor because of the racket on the crowded train. racket – noise indicating confusion Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

commotion “Use Context clues” The cocker spaniel heard the commotion, and he ran out from the barn to join the chase. There was a commotion at school when the students lined up for graduation. commotion - noisy disturbance Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

appetizing “Use Context clues” The food smelled appetizing. Jaleel brought some appetizing sandwiches to the party. appetizing- arousing the desire for food Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

captivity “Use Context clues” Zuckerman tried to lure Wilbur back into captivity. The princess was kept in captivity by the evil queen. captivity –being held and confined Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

reconsider “Use Context clues” The goose pleaded with Wilbur to reconsider, but Wilbur paid no attention. When asked to reconsider his ruling, the judge stood by his decision. reconsider- think about again Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Vocabulary Review racket – noise indicating confusion commotion - noisy disturbance appetizing- arousing the desire for food captivity –being held and confined reconsider- think about again Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Vocabulary Quiz _______– noise indicating confusion _______- noisy disturbance ______- arousing the desire for food _______–being held and confined ____- think about again captivity appetizing racket reconsider commotion Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Word Knowledge /oo/ Words goose food stool rooster broom caboose cartoon Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Word Knowledge: These words from the story contain long o. know whole swallow commotion grindstone Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

The following are Compound Words: pigpen = pig + pen downhill = ___+ ___ barnyard = ___ + ___ afternoon = ___ + ___ seashell = ___ + _____ teapot = ____ + ____ doorbell = ___ + ____ Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Root has 3 possible meanings. Match each sentence with the correct definition below. #1 Go through the orchard, root up the sod! Go down through the garden, dig up the radishes root up everything. #2 The cheerleaders root for the team. #3 The roots of the saguaro cactus are very long. -------------------A. To dig B. To support a team C. The part of the plant in the ground Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Slops has 2 possible meanings. Match each sentence with the correct definition below. #1 I’ll go and get a bucket of slops. #2 The baby slops her food across the room. A. verb- makes a mess B. noun- food for pigs Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Word Knowledge - Sentences The food smelled appetizing. Identify the word with the /oo/ sound. Identify the root of smelled. food smell Identify the root of appetizing. appetize Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Word Knowledge - Sentences Wilbur was no longer penned up in the pigpen. Identify the word with more than one meaning. penned Give different definitions for the word. Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Word Knowledge - Sentences This has been a tiring afternoon playing in the snow. Identify the closed compound word in the sentence. afternoon Which two words make up the compound? after + noon Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

Word Knowledge - Sentences Always chew your food before you swallow it. Note the word swallow contains the long o sound spelled ow. Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary