Wonders U2 W1

I am on one of the committees to plan our class trip.

Committees are...

• a type of bus

• people who try to find chaperones

• groups of people chosen to do certain work

• having a goal in mind

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CCSS.RI.5.4

Ms. Blake attends a convention of music teachers every year.

A convention is

• a formal meeting for a special purpose

• a group of people talking to each other

• a concert

• a group of teachers

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

The council members will debate the benefits and costs of a new park before they vote on it.

Debate is an action verb that means:

• to make a plan

• to argue or discuss

• to be on a team

• to build a playground

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

The mayor shared a proposal, or plan, to build a new community center.

Proposal is a noun that is:

• a plan or suggestion

• a blueprint for a building

• the results of a vote

• a photograph

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Our government representatives help to make laws that benefit our country.

A representative is a person:

• the president

• the police who enforce laws

• who is a judge

• chosen to act or speak for others

To try to resolve the argument over food choices, Mrs. Marks asked Jeremy to discuss the importance of nutrition.

Resolve is an action verb that means:

• to begin an argument

• to settle, explain, or solve a disagreement

• to quit arguing

• to answer a question

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

The icy roads caused a dangerous driving situation.

Situation is a noun that names:

• a traffic accident

• a snowstorm

• a panic

• a condition or the state of affairs

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CCSS.L.5.4A

The United States is a union of 50 states that joined together.

A union is:

• a country on a map

• a group of states

• two or more people or groups joining together

• another kind of onion

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4