Oral Vocabulary Development Cards

The Knee-High Man

The Three Little Butterflies

The Three Bears

Why the Crocodile Does Not Eat the Hen

The Seasons

The Little Ant

The Tortoise and the Hare

Rain Forest Animals

The Foolish, Timid Rabbit

Firefighters

Baby Animals

Little Juan and the Pig

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Long Ago and Now

Ten Tigers and the Flute

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

ISBN: 978-0-02-113050-4

Published by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Two Penn Plaza, New York, New York 10121. Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written consent of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., including, but not limited to, network storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance learning. Printed in Mexico ISBN: 978-0-02-113050-4 MHID: 0-02-113050-7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DRN 15 14 13 12 11

Oral Language
1

Size Words What is another word for small? (tiny, little, miniature) What does it mean to follow someones directions?

advice
Dene: Advice means an idea that will help solve a problem. Example: I followed my moms advice and got red sneakers instead of white.

advice

Ask: What advice would you give your friend who wants to get a pet?

Listening Comprehension
Do you think the knee-high man will take the horses advice? What do you think will happen if he does?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Richard Bernal

Oral Language
3 3

How does it feel to eat until you are stuffed? Size Words What are some other words for huge? (enormous, large, big)

disappointed
4

disappointed pp
Dene: Disappointed means to be unhappy that something didnt happen the way you hoped. Example: Pedro was disappointed that there d wasnt any pizza left. Ask: Why was the knee-high man disappointed?

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Richard Bernal

Pretend that you are the bull and you are giving advice to the knee-high man. What would your voice sound like? What would you say?

4 2

Oral Language
5

What does puzzled mean? What is another word for puzzled? Size Words What is another way of saying tiny? How is tiny different from small?

defend
5 6

Dene: Defend means to d protect from an attack. Example: A cat may defend itself by ghting or running up a tree. Ask: How might a mouse defend itself against a cat? d

defend

Read the Picture

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Richard Bernal

How big is the knee-high man compared to the owl?

3 6

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: Why is the knee-high man sad? Who does he talk to about his problem? What does the horse tell him to do? Card 2: Why does the kneehigh man talk to the bull? What does the bull tell him to do? Card 3: Why does the kneehigh man go to the owl? What does the owl think about the knee-high mans size? Card 4: What does the kneehigh man nally think about his size? Do you think the owl is wise? Why?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Richard Bernal

4 8

Oral Language
1

Have you ever seen a buttery? What color were its wings? Colors White is the color of snow. What else is usually white? (salt, napkins, milk)

1 2

decided
Dene: If you decided something, it means you made up your mind. Example: Joey decided to have a peanut butter sandwich for lunch.

decided

Ask: If you could have a pet, what would you decide to get?

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Joan Paley

Where do the butteries live? Describe the place. Why is this a good place for a buttery?

Oral Language
3

politely
4

Colors Red is the color of a ripe strawberry. What else is usually red? (apple, re engine, tomato) What is another way to say enter?

politely p y
Dene: Politely means with y good manners. Example: Can I have some milk, please? asked Marta politely. Ask: What are some words we use when we speak politely?

Act It Out!
Pretend you are the little red buttery. Tell the red tulip how you feel. What would you say? How would you say it? How would you look as you speak?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Joan Paley

4 2

Oral Language soaked

5 5

Colors Yellow is the color of butter or a lemon. What else is usually yellow? In a storm, it rains or snows very hard. What does a storm look like? What does it sound like?

soaked
Dene: Soaked means to get d very wet Example: We forgot our umbrellas and got soaked. Ask: When have you been soaked? How did it feel?

Read the Picture

How are the yellow buttery and the daffodil alike? How are they different?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Joan Paley

3 6

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: What do the three butteries do each day? Are they happy? Why? Card 2: Describe the weather. What do the butteries ask the red tulip? What does the red tulip say? What does the red buttery say? Card 3: What do the butteries ask the yellow daffodil? What does the daffodil answer? What does the yellow buttery say? Card 4: What happens when the butteries ask the white lily if they can come in? What does the sun do to help the butteries?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Joan Paley

4 8

Oral Language
1

Opposites What does huge mean? What is the opposite of huge? (tiny, small, little) Porridge is a kind of hot cereal. What hot cereals do you know?

delicious
Dene: Delicious means to taste or smell very good. Example: My dad makes delicious pancakes.

delicious

Ask: What food do you think is delicious?

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Marsha Winborn

Goldilocks is very hungry and thinks the porridge smells delicious. What do you think she will do next?

2 1

Oral Language
3

What is another way of saying something is just right? (ne, perfect, very good, ideal) l Opposites Papa Bears chair is too hard. What is the opposite of hard?

comfortable

comfortable

Dene: Comfortable means to feel good. Example: Annas new shirt was so soft and comfortable. Ask: What do you wear when you want to be comfortable?

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Marsha Winborn

Pretend you are Goldilocks eating from each of the three bowls of porridge. How would you look as you tasted each one?

4 2

exhausted
5

Oral Language
Opposites Papa Bear spoke in a loud voice. What is the opposite of loud? How do you think Baby Bears squeak sounded? Talk in a squeaky voice.

exhausted
Dene: Exhausted means very d tired. Example: We were exhausted after playing hard all day. Ask: What activities make you feel exhausted?

Read the Picture

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Marsha Winborn

How would you describe the three bears in this picture? How do you think they feel?

3 6

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: Who is leaving the house? Why are they leaving? Who is going into the house? Card 2: What did Goldilocks do with the porridge? How was each bears porridge different? What did she do with the chairs? How did she feel about each chair? Card 3: What did Goldilocks do when she got into the baby bears bed? What did the three bears do when they came into the kitchen? What did they do when they came to the living room? Card 4: What happened when the bears got into the bedroom? What did Goldilocks do when she woke up and saw the three bears?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Marsha Winborn

4 8

Oral Language
1

A crocodile is a large reptile. Describe the crocodiles teeth. Family Words Who y has a brother? Name some other male family members. (uncle, grandfather, father)

amazed
2

Define: Amazed means very d surprised.

amazed

Example: I was amazed when d I won the race. Ask: What is something that amazed you? How do you d look when youre amazed?

Read the Picture

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Viviana Garofoli

What does the picture tell you about how the hen feels? What might the crocodile be thinking?

Oral Language
3

3 4

Definitely means for sure. Name something that you will definitely do today. Family Words Who has y a sister? Name some other female family members. (mother, aunt, grandmother) r

consider

consider
4

Define: Consider means to r think about carefully. Example: We consider what r to make for lunch. Ask: What do you consider to r be the best meal of the day?

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Viviana Garofoli

How close is the hen to the crocodile? What does the picture tell you about her? What do her words tell you about her?

B 2

Ora Retell thel Story Language Help children use the pictures
to retell the story. y 5 Family Words Who has Card 1: Who is leaving the cousins? How are you house? Who is coming to the related to them? house? Card 2: What did Goldilocks 6 Stomped off means to do with the porridge? walk away while angry. Why did the crocodile Card 3: What did the three stomp off? bears do when they came into the kitchen? What did they do when they came to the living room?

annoyed

5 6

annoyed y Card 4: What happened when the bearsd got to Define: Annoyed means the bedroom? What did bothered by something. Goldilocks do when she saw Example: I get annoyed when d the bears? we have to wait in line for a long time.
Ask: Which would annoy youa bird chirping or a mosquito buzzing?

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Viviana Garofoli

Pretend you are the crocodile getting annoyed with the hen. What would you say to her?

B 3

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: What does the crocodile say to the hen? What does the hen answer? How does the crocodile feel? Why is he amazed? Card 2: What happens the next day? Why does the hen smile at the crocodile? How does the crocodile feel? Card 3: What happens on the third day? What does the hen suggest that they do? Why does the crocodile get angry? Card 4: Why does the crocodile visit the lizard? What does the lizard explain to the crocodile? How does the crocodile feel?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Viviana Garofoli

Oral Language
1

Temperature Words How do you feel when it is cold? What are some other words for cold? (chilly, freezing, cool, icy) y Have you ever been sledding? What else can you do in the snow?

often

often
Dene: Often means many times. Example: I go bike riding often with my friends. Ask: What do you like to do or play often?

2
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Gary Rhijnsburger/Masterle

Read the Picture

What are the people doing in this picture? What are they wearing? Tell how the trees look.

Oral Language
3 3

busy
4 4

Temperature Words How does warm weather feel? How is warm different from hot? Bloom is when owers appear on a plant or tree. How does a tree in bloom look?

busy y
Dene: Busy means having a y lot to do; active. Example: The principal of our school is a busy person. y Ask: When are you busy? What do you do?

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo George Shelley/CORBIS

How are winter and spring alike? How are they different?

4 2

Oral Language
5 5

Temperature Words What is a hot day like? What things are usually very hot? (re, the sun, a stove) A vacation is a time of rest from school or work. What do you do on vacation?

plenty

plenty p y
6

Dene: Plenty means a lot; a y large amount or number. Example: We had plenty of y food at the picnic. Ask: What do we have plenty of in our classroom?

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Steve Mason/Getty Images

Pretend that it is summer vacation. Act out something that you like to do in the summer.

3 6

Tell What You Learned

Help children use the pictures to tell what they learned. Card 1: What is the weather like in winter? What kinds of activities do people like to do? Card 2: Why is spring a busy season? Describe how the trees and plants look. Card 3: What is the weather like in summer? What activities do people like to do? Card 4: What happens to some trees in fall? How do people dress in fall?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Milton Friend/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Oral Language
1

Weather Words How does a sunny day look? How might it feel? (bright, warm, cheerful) l Why is it all right for the little ant to play outside in spring? What is spring like?

1 2

stubborn
Dene: Stubborn means wanting ones way; not giving in.

stubborn

Example: The stubborn donkey would not move. Ask: How is the little ant being stubborn?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Mary Newell DePalma

Listening Comprehension
The little ant went out when her mother told her not to. Why did she do that?

Oral Language
3 3

Weather Words How does a cloudy sky look? (gray, hazy) What does a y cloudy sky tell you? What is another way of saying noticed?

refused
Dene: Refused means would d not do something. Example: My dog refused to d take a bath. Ask: Have you ever refused to d do something? What was it?
4

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Mary Newell DePalma

refused

Pretend you are the little ant calling out to the snow, the leaf, and the mouse. Think about how the little ant feels as you say the words.

4 2

Oral Language
5

Weather Words Describe what a rainy day looks like and feels like. (wet, cold, damp, humid) How d is rain different from snow? A ea is a small insect. It lives in the fur of animals.

ignored

ignored g
Dene: Ignored means paid d no attention to.
6

Example: I ignored the noise d and fell asleep. Ask: What sounds would you try to ignore?

Read the Picture

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Mary Newell DePalma

Who is the little ant calling out to? Do you think the ea will help her? What are the cat and dog doing?

3 6

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: What did the little ant ask her mother? What did her mother say? Did the little ant listen? Why or why not? Card 2: Why couldnt the little ant move? Who did she call for help? Card 3: Who else did the little ant call to? Why do you think nobody helped her? Card 4: Who nally helped the ant? What happened after the ea bit the dog? Where did the little ant go? When did she go out again?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Mary Newell DePalma

Oral Language
11

A tortoise is a turtle that lives only on land. A hare is very much like a rabbit, but larger. Comparing Words Which g is slower, walking or taking the bus?

1 2 2

boast
boast
Dene: Boast means to speak t very highly of oneself; brag. Example: My sister likes to boast that she is the best t swimmer in our family.
2

Ask: What have you heard someone boast about? t

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Carol Schwartz

Pretend you are the hare boasting to the other animals about how fast you can run. What would you say? How would you say it?

2 1

Oral Language
3

Comparing Words Who g is the hare comparing himself with when he says, I told you I was faster than you? What is another way of saying, He just plodded on? (walked slowly, moved slowly, trudged) d

leaped
3

leaped p
4

Dene: Leaped means d jumped high and fast. Example: The horse leaped over the fence. Ask: What other animals can leap?

Read the Picture

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Carol Schwartz

What does the picture show you about how fast the two animals can move? What animals are watching?

4 2

Oral Language
5 5

Comparing Words Who g is the hare comparing himself with when he says he is the fastest animal in the forest? What is another word for snooze?

condent
6

condent
Dene: Condent means sure t or certain. Example: I feel condent that I can write my name. Ask: What do you feel condent about? t

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Carol Schwartz

The hare takes a snooze while the tortoise keeps on walking. What do you think will happen next?

3 6

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: Who is listening to the hare boast? What is he boasting about? Which animal wants to race him? Card 2: Who is watching the race? What happens at the beginning of the race? Card 3: Why does the hare decide to take a nap? Do you think that was a smart thing to do? Why? Card 4: Who ends up winning the race? Why? How do the other animals feel about it?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Carol Schwartz

Oral Language
1

A beak is the hard part of a birds mouth. What other parts of a bird can you name? Action Words The toucan can cut fruit with its beak. What else might a toucan be able to do with its beak? (eat, grab, pick things up)

unusual
1

Dene: Unusual means l different and interesting. Example: My cat is unusual because it has blue eyes. Ask: What is an unusual thing l about you?

unusual

2
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Digital Vision/PunchStock

Read the Picture

Tell what a toucan looks like. What colors do you see in its beak?

2 1

Oral Language
3

Claws are sharp, curved nails on the feet of animals or birds. Name some other animals that have claws. Action Words The jaguar jumps. What other words mean jumps? (hops, leaps) s

3 4

patient

patient

Dene: Patient means good t at waiting for things without getting upset. Example: My dog is patient while I get his dinner. Ask: Tell about a time when you were patient. Tell about a time when you were not patient.

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Digital Vision

What does a jaguar eat? What does a toucan eat?

4 2

Oral Language prefer

5

5 6

Action Words Chimpanzees like to swing. How else do chimpanzees move? How do they get up trees? (climb, tumble, jump) Insects are very small animals with six legs. Name some insects.

prefer
Dene: Prefer means to r like one thing better than another. Example: Some dogs prefer sleeping inside the house. Ask: What kind of pet do you prefer?

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Digital Vision

Pretend you are a chimpanzee searching for food. How would you walk on the ground? What would you do to nd food?

3 6

Tell What You Learned

Help children use the pictures to tell what they learned. Card 1: What bird is found in the rain forest? How does its beak help it eat? Card 2: What kinds of big cats are there? What makes the jaguar such a good hunter? Card 3: How do chimpanzees move? What do chimpanzees do in the daytime? What do they do at night? Card 4: Where in the rain forest do boa constrictors live? What do they eat?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Pete Oxford/Minden Pictures

Oral Language
1

timid
2 2

When someone is foolish, he or she is silly and does not make sense. Can you think of other foolish story characters? Feelings Words What g is another way of saying glad? (happy, cheerful, content, joyful )

timid
Dene: Timid means to be d easily frightened. Example: The timid child hid d behind his mother. Ask: How might a timid person d act on the rst day of school?

Read the Picture

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Barry Rockwell

How does the rabbit feel? What does he think is happening? What has really happened?

Oral Language
3 3

Feelings Words Why are g the animals frightened? What is another word for frightened? (scared, terried, fearful) l

4 What do you think the wailing animals sound like? What is another way of saying wailing?

wise
Dene: Wise means to be smart and to show good judgment. Example: The wise woman always knew what to do. Ask: Who do you think is wise? What makes them wise?

wise
4

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Barry Rockwell

Pretend you are the lion, and all the animals are running. How would you look? What would you say?

4 2

Oral Language
5 5 6

Stopped in their tracks means stopped right where they were. When have you stopped in your tracks? Feelings Words What g is another way of saying sad? (unhappy, miserable)

bewildered

bewildered
Dene: Bewildered means d confused or puzzled. Example: My cat was bewildered when we took d her to the vet. Ask: When have you felt bewildered?

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Barry Rockwell

Who are the characters in the story? What does the lion nd out as he questions each animal?

3 6

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: What made a loud noise? What does the rabbit think is happening? Card 2: What makes all the animals run? Who tells the fox that the earth is breaking up? Who tells the elephant? Card 3: Why do the animals stop running? What is the lion trying to out? nd Card 4: Where do the lion and rabbit go? What is the lion able to gure out?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Barry Rockwell

Oral Language
1

Have you ever heard a siren? What does it sound like? Why do we use sirens? Position Words The fire might be in the building. How is that different from near the building?

2 1

prepare p p
Define: Prepare means to get ready for.

prepare

Example: We prepare for the party by putting up decorations. Ask: How do you prepare to go to bed?

Read the Picture

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Tony Freeman/PhotoEdit

What makes a fire truck different from other trucks? What firefighting tools do you see on this truck?

Oral Language usually

3

A uniform is a special set of clothes. What does a firefighters uniform look like? Position Words Some firefighters get on the fire engine. How is that different from getting in the fire engine?

usually y
3 4

Define: Usually means almost y all the time. Example: I usually wake up y before my parents. Ask: What do you usually do y at recess?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Richard Hutching/PhotoEdit

Listening Comprehension
How do you think firefighters feel when the alarm goes off? What is the first thing they do?

B 2

Oral Language
5 5 6 6

How does the hose help the firefighters? Where else have you seen a hose? Position Words The water is under the street. Put your hand under your knee. Put your hand over your knee.

rescue

rescue

Define: Rescue means to save someone or something. Example: Firefighters rescue people from burning buildings. Ask: How could you rescue a kitten stuck in a tree?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Doug Martin/Photo Researchers

Act It Out!
Pretend you are a firefighter with a hose full of water. How would you stand? How would you hold the hose?

B 3

Tell What You Learned

Help children use the pictures to tell what they learned. Card 1: Where is this truck going? What special things are on it? Card 2: What do the firefighters do before a fire? What do they do after a fire? Card 3: What different jobs do firefighters do at a fire? Where do firefighters get water? Card 4: What do firefighters do when they get in the building? What do they do after the fire?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo David Grossmann/Photo Researchers

B 4

Oral Language
1 The wild is a place in nature where people dont live. What are some animals that live in the wild? 2 Sensory Words y Newborn ducklings are fluffy. What does fluffy feel like? (soft, smooth)

protect
Define: Protect means to t keep safe. Example: Parents protect their children by watching over them. Ask: What are some ways your family protects you?

p protect
2

Act It Out!
Pretend you are a duckling coming out of its egg. What would you do, and how would you sound when you hatched?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Comstock/PunchStock

Oral Language
3 3

Dens are homes for wild animals. What are some other animal homes? Bears have sharp claws. What other things are sharp? What does sharp feel like?

4
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill photo (left) Creatas/PunchStock; (top right) Lee Cates/Getty Images; (bottom right) Creatas/PunchStock

independent p
Define: Independent means t able to take care of yourself without help. Example: Oscar is very independent. He cooks his own dinner. Ask: In what ways are you independent?
4

independent

Read the Picture

How are all the bear cubs the same? How are they different?

B 2

Oral Language
5 5

Sensory Words Kittens y are like warm balls of fur. What would a warm ball of fur feel like? Curious means to want to know more about something. What are you curious about?

explore

explore p
Define: Explore means to go to a new place and find out about it. Example: I will explore the new hiking trail. Ask: Where would you like to explore?

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill photo Image Source/PunchStock

Listening Comprehension
Why do kittens make great pets?

B 3

Tell What You Learned

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: What happens after ducklings hatch? How does their mother take care of them? Card 2: What are bear cubs like when they are first born? How do they change as they grow? Card 3: What are kittens like when they are first born? How do they learn about the world around them? Card 4: What is a baby horse called? What will happen as a baby horse grows?

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill photo T. O Keefe/PhotoLink/Getty Images

Oral Language
1

A squeal is a long, sharp cry. How does a pigs squeal sound? Clothing What is the g dress like? What else could a pig wear to a party? (hat, earrings, sweater) r

sensible

sensible
Define: Sensible means having good sense or judgment; wise.
1

Example: Its sensible to use an umbrella in the rain. Ask: What is sensible to wear when its cold out?

2
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Diane Palmisciano

Read the Picture

What is Little Juan doing to the pig? How does the pig feel about it?

Oral Language
3 3

4 4

Clothing A scarf can g be worn on the head or neck. What else can be worn on the head? (hat, cap, earmuffs, helmet) t A hammock is a hanging bed made from rope. Do you think a hammock makes a good scarf?

attractive

attractive
Define: Attractive means pretty or pleasing. Example: Julie had an attractive red coat. Ask: What do you wear that you think is attractive?

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Diane Palmisciano

Pretend you are Juan and you are dressing up the pig. What would you say? What would your voice sound like?

B 2

Oral Language
5

6 6

What does a puddle look like? When do you see puddles? Clothing How many g shoes does a pig need? What else do people wear on their feet? (socks, sneakers, sandals)

furious
Define: Furious means very angry. Example: My sister was furious when I took her shirt without asking. Ask: What could make someone feel furious?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Diane Palmisciano

Listening Comprehension
How do you think Little Juans mother feels when she sees the pig?

B 3

Retell the Story furious

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: What did Little Juans mother tell him before she left for the party? What did Little Juan do? Card 2: What did Little Juan put on the pig? How did the pig feel about it? Where did Little Juan think the pig was going? Card 3: What happens when Little Juans mother sees the pig in the mud? What does she do? Card 4: What does Little Juan say to his mother? Why does he want to go to the party next time?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Diane Palmisciano

Oral Language
1

A troll is a creature found in folk tales. It lives under bridges or in caves. What does the troll look like? Size Words What are some other words for little? (small, tiny) y

pleaded
Dene: Pleaded means d begged or asked.
2

Example: Maria pleaded with d her mom to let her play a little longer. Ask: When have you pleaded for something?

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Aleksey Ivanov

pleaded

Why did the troll let little Billy go? What do you think will happen when the next Billy Goat walks across the bridge?

2 1

Oral Language
3 3

Size Words Is the medium-sized Billy Goat large or small? Show how big he is compared to the other two Billy Goats. Do you ever gobble your food? When have you done that?

impatient p
Dene: Impatient means t not wanting to wait for something.

impatient

Example: Jack was impatient to try his new bike. Ask: Tell about a time you felt impatient.

Read the Picture

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Aleksey Ivanov

Who is speaking to the troll? What is little Billy Goat Gruff doing? Where is the third Billy Goat?

4 2

Oral Language
5

Size Words What are some other words for big? (huge, large, gigantic, enormous) How does a booming voice sound?

bravely y

bravely

Dene: Bravely means to act y as if you are not afraid. Example: The reman bravely saved the cat. Ask: Describe a time when you acted bravely.

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Aleksey Ivanov

Pretend you are the big Billy Goat Gruff. What would you say to the troll? How would you say it?

3 6

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: What happened when little Billy Goat Gruff tried to cross the bridge? How did the little goat feel? Why did the troll let him cross? Card 2: What did the medium-sized Billy Goat Gruff tell the troll? How did the medium-sized goat feel? Why did the troll let him go? Card 3: What did the troll say to the big Billy Goat Gruff? Was the big Billy Goat Gruff afraid of the troll? Why do you think so? Card 4: What did the big Billy Goat Gruff do to the troll? What did he do after that? How did his brothers feel?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Aleksey Ivanov

Oral Language
1

People sometimes use coal instead of wood to build res. What does coal look like? Household Objects j Refrigerators keep food cold. Why is that important?

remind
1

remind
Dene: Remind means d make someone remember something. Example: My mom had to remind me to bring lunch. d

Ask: What does your teacher remind you to do? d

Read the Picture

Describe the kitchen and how the woman is dressed. Tell what the woman is doing.

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Brown Brothers

Oral Language
3

Household Objects j Stoves are used to cook food. What other things do you use to prepare food? (pots, pans, ( toasters) Electricity gives power to our homes and at school. What things at home use electricity?

appreciate pp

appreciate

Dene: Appreciate means to think highly of; enjoy. Example: I appreciate having a warm house. Ask: What is an invention that you appreciate? Why?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Ryan McVay/Getty Images

Listening Comprehension
What appliances, or machines, in this kitchen use electricity?

4 2

Oral Language entertain

5

A musical instrument can be anything you play music on. Name some musical instruments. Household Objects j Television is one way we entertain ourselves at home. What else do we use for entertainment?

entertain
6

Dene: Entertain is to interest and give enjoyment. Example: Rick likes to entertain himself by drawing pictures. Ask: How do you entertain yourself?

Act It Out!
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo POPPERFOTO/Alamy

Pretend that you lived a long time ago. Show what you would do for fun.

3 6

Tell What You Learned

Help children use the pictures to tell what they learned. Card 1: Describe this stove from long ago. How is it different from the stove in your kitchen at home? Card 2: Describe what this modern kitchen looks like. What are they doing? Card 3: Describe the furniture in this living room from long ago. How are the people dressed? What are they doing to entertain themselves? Card 4: What is this family doing? How does this family spend their time differently from the family from long ago?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill photo Royalty-Free/CORBIS

Oral Language
1

What do you think a woodcutter does? How do we use wood? Number Words When you do something rst, you do it before anything else. What is the rst thing you do after you wake up?

skill

skill
Dene: Skill means being l able to do something well.
2

Example: It takes skill to play l the piano. Ask: What can you do with skill? How did you learn how to do it?

Read the Picture

Describe what the woodcutter looks like. How can you tell he is enjoying playing music? Who else enjoys his music?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Oki Han

Oral Language ferocious

3 3

Jaws are bones that hold your teeth. Can you point to your jaws? Number Words Second comes right after rst. What grade comes after rst grade?

ferocious
Dene: Ferocious means wild and erce. Example: The ferocious tiger growled to protect her cubs.
4

Ask: What are some other ferocious animals?

Act It Out!
Pretend you are the woodcutter running away from the tiger. How would you look? What would you say?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Oki Han

4 2

Oral Language
5 5

clever
6

When have you felt lucky? What made you feel that way? Third comes after second. Point to the third tiger from the bottom.

clever
Dene: Clever means to be r able to nd solutions to problems quickly. Example: The clever doctor r knows just how to help her sick patients. Ask: What did the tiger do that was clever?

Listening Comprehension
Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Oki Han

What do the tigers do to try and catch the woodcutter? How does the woodcutter feel?

3 6

Retell the Story

Help children use the pictures to retell the story. Card 1: What does the woodcutter like to do? Who likes to listen to him play the ute? Card 2: Who chases the woodcutter? What does the woodcutter do to get away? What does the tiger do? Card 3: What do the ten tigers do? How does the woodcutter feel? Card 4: What does the woodcutter do? Why do you think he played his ute? What does the tiger at the bottom do? How did the ute save the woodcutters life?

Macmillan//McGraw-Hill illustration by Oki Han