Fly Eagle Fly An African Tale Retold by

Fly, Eagle, Fly! An African Tale Retold by Christopher Gregorowski Illustrated by Niki Daly Unit 4 Week 5

clutched • Verb: grasped something tightly • She clutched my hand during the scary parts of the movie. • When have you clutched someone’s hand?

echoed • Noun: repeating of a sound caused by its reflecting off a hard surface • The bear’s growl echoed off the side of the cave. • When have you heard a sound that was echoed?

gully • Noun: a ditch made by heavy rains or running water • After it rained for many days, a gully formed in the front of our yard. • Why would it be a good idea to repair a gully?

reeds • Noun: tall grasses that grow in wet places • In the marsh, an alligator hid among the reeds hunting for its prey. • Where are some places that reeds may grow?

scrambled • Verb: made your way, by climbing or crawling quickly • The contestants scrambled through the obstacle course to make it to the end. • What is another meaning of scrambled?

thatch • Noun: roofing material made of straw • The thatch roof didn’t provide much protection from the rain. • What might be a better material to use rather than thatch for a roof?

valley • Noun: an area of low land that lies between hills or mountains • The valley was thriving with lush trees and exotic plants. • What types of plants or wildlife might live in a valley?