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Week 17

A Word a Day

fuss

Sam argued and made a fuss because he didn’t
a
noun want to wear gloves and a scarf to school.

You make a fuss to
show that you are Which sentences tell about someone who made a fuss?
upset about something. • Roy threw the game pieces across the floor when
he lost.

• The baby cried loudly when she was hungry.
• Chad shared his snack with Brian.
• Carmen complained when the puppy chewed on her
new shoes.

• Hannah smiled after she read the book all by herself.

Think about times when you have made a fuss. What upset
you? Are there times when it is not okay to make a fuss?
When and why?

explore

David wants to explore the cave so he can see
verb the strange animals that live inside it.

When you explore,
you learn about Which sentences tell about people who explore?

something new. • John observes anthills to see how ants live.
• Stella dives deep into the ocean to learn how
squids squirt ink.
• Dad drives the same way to work every day.

• Astronauts landed on the moon to learn how it is
different from Earth.
• Carl watches the same movie over and over again.

What places in your neighorhood could you explore?
What faraway places would you like to explore?

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