Degree of Familiarity: Teacher Note Answer Key

Degree of Familiarity
Answer Key
Teacher Note Vocabulary Ladders
For detailed instructions Word Definition

on how to implement the
components of this lesson, weird odd; not common
see pages 15–19. mysterious hidden or secret
unusual strange; not usual
plain; happens frequently or is seen
Objective ordinary
often
Students will analyze words common average or normal
related to familiarity, from
strange to normal. something that has been seen often in
familiar
the past
Ordering Words
Materials
Check that students can explain why the words are ordered
• Vocabulary Ladders the way they are.
template (page 142)
• Activity Cards Sentence Clues

(page 113)
1. It is (ordinary/common) to see Maria studying at the library
• Ordering Words each Thursday because she has a test every Friday.
(page 114)
• Sentence Clues 2. Reena knew that the girl looked (familiar) and realized that
(page 115) they went to the same school.
• Sentence Stems 3. I found (unusual/mysterious) footprints in the park and

(page 116) convinced my friend they belonged to Bigfoot.
• Write About It!

4. When Omar got the flu, it started out with (weird/unusual)
(page 117)
stomach pains and a fever.
Sentence Stems
Additional Words
Check that student responses reflect the meaning of the
Introduce students to underlined word in each sentence frame.
additional words such as
traditional and miraculous as
you work through the lesson. Write About It!
Check that responses include the new vocabulary terms used
in the correct way.
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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________
Activity Cards
Directions: Cut apart and match the words and definitions below.
Then, glue them onto the Vocabulary Ladders activity sheet in order, from
strange to normal.
something that has been

common seen often in the past
familiar average or normal
plain; happens frequently

mysterious or is seen often
ordinary strange; not usual
unusual hidden or secret
weird odd; not common
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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________
Ordering Words
Directions: Write the words from the Word Bank in the order you choose,
from strange to normal, on the ladder. Then, explain an important
difference between two of the words.
Word Bank
common familiar mysterious
ordinary unusual weird
Comparing Words
Choose two words.
Word 1: _________________
Word 2: _________________
One difference between these

words is:
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________
Sentence Clues
Directions: Choose the best word from the Word Bank to complete
each sentence.
Word Bank
1. It is _______________________ to see Maria studying at the

library each Thursday because she has a test every Friday.
2. Reena knew that the girl looked _______________________

and realized that they went to the same school.
3. I found _______________________ footprints in the park

and convinced my friend they belonged to Bigfoot.
4. When Omar got the flu, it started out with

_______________________ stomach pains
and a fever.

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________
Sentence Stems
Directions: Complete each statement.
1. Three things I have in common with my friend are ______
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ .
2. Zach said that the old house was mysterious because
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ .
3. Some games I am familiar with are _________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ .
4. My ordinary Saturday schedule is to _________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ .
5. Something unusual that interests me is ______________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ .
6. One weird talent I have is _________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ .

Name: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________
Write About It!

Directions: Read the prompt. Then, write a response. Underline the new
vocabulary you use in your response.
Word Bank
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

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Teacher Note Vocabulary Ladders

For detailed instructions Word Definition

• Activity Cards Sentence Clues

• Sentence Stems 3. I found (unusual/mysterious) footprints in the park and

• Write About It!

112 #51302—Vocabulary Ladders: Understanding Word Nuances © Shell Education

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________

something that has been

familiar average or normal

plain; happens frequently

ordinary strange; not usual

unusual hidden or secret

weird odd; not common

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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________

Choose two words.

One difference between these

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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________

1. It is _______________________ to see Maria studying at the

2. Reena knew that the girl looked _______________________

3. I found _______________________ footprints in the park

4. When Omar got the flu, it started out with

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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________

1. Three things I have in common with my friend are ______

2. Zach said that the old house was mysterious because

3. Some games I am familiar with are _________________

4. My ordinary Saturday schedule is to _________________

5. Something unusual that interests me is ______________

6. One weird talent I have is _________________________

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Name: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________

Write About It!

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