Shiloh Written By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Illustrated By

Shiloh Written By: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Illustrated By: Joel Spector

Injury • Definition: damage done to a person or thing • Example: Dwight has almost recovered from his leg injury. • Tell about an injury that you or someone you know has had

Couple • Definition: refers to two or small number • Example: We walked a couple of miles to the store. • When have you referred to a couple of miles or a couple of hours?

Mournful • Definition: full of sadness • Example: The mournful song made everyone feel sad. • What is an antonym for mournful?

Sympathy • Definition: he/she understands another’s feelings • Example: The group nodded in sympathy as Mona described the loss of her pet. • How is sympathy different from pity?

Delivering • Definition: taking or carrying something to a person or a place. • Example: The express mail service is delivering the packages. • What other types of jobs depend on people delivering goods?

Shrieks • Definition: louds cries • Example: Shrieks of delight filled the gym when the home team scored. • What is a synonym for the word shrieks?

Decency • Definition: quality of being polite and considerate • Example: The audience had the decency to stop talking when the movie started. • In what other ways can people show decency?