4th,Gr4,Unit6,vocabulary,ppt,powerpoints,treasures,treasures reading,by JanisDavis

1. My Brothers’ Flying Machine Vocabulary

2. Applauded- showed approval; clapped When something is applauded, it is praised, usually by clapping. We applaudedthe band’s performance. When are some times that you have applauded?

3. Headlines - lines printed at the top of a newspaper or magazine article The headlines of newspaper articles are the titles. When I am in a hurry, I have time to read only the headlines. How are headlines and chapter titles alike and different?

4. Unstable-easily moved; not firmly fixed If something is unstable, it is unsteady . The house my little brother made with building blocks was unstable. What is an antonym for unstable?

5. Glider– an aircraft that flies without a motor A glider is a very lightweight plane that rides on air currents instead of using a motor. We watched the glider dip and soar with the wind How is a glider similar to and different from a kite?

6. Wingspan- the distance between one wing tip and the other on an airplane A bird’s or plane’s wingspan is the distance between its outer wing tips. The eagle has an impressive wingspan. Name another animal that has a wingspan.

7. Assured– made certain When something is assured, it is guaranteed or certain. I was assured that my sister would pick me up after ball practice. How might being assured make you feel?

8. Hoisting – lifting or pulling up If you are hoisting something, you are lifting a heavy object. The tow truck was hoisting the car into the air. What kind of machines are used for hoisting?