1st grade: Colors (pink, purple, blue, etc.), textures (bumpy, soft, smooth, etc.), shapes (round, square, circle, etc.), weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy, etc.), numbers (one, two, many, few, etc.), emotions (happy, sad, mad, etc.), sizes (big, small, tall, short, etc.).

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• grade
  • Phrases
    • 1st grade:
    • you got a bad grade on your report card
    • you got a bad grade on one assignment
    • 2nd-3rd grade: clumsy, pleasant, timid, curious, heavy, precious, tiny, dirty, hungry, strong, important,
  • Sentences
    • Despite the worries that come with starting a new grade, the third graders were excited to show off their knowledge.
    • 2nd grade: odors (flowery, stinky, musty, etc.), tastes (bitter, sour, sweet, tasty, etc.), sound (loud, quiet, faint, pleasant), depth (deep, shallow, flat, etc.), appearance (broken, beautiful, shiny, etc.)
    • 3rd grade: qualitative (dangerous, powerful, terrible, charming, etc.), comparatives (bigger, smaller, biggest, etc.)
    • Until the third grade year comes to an end, the students need to remain focused and not give up on their assignments.
    • After all the hard work, the students finally earned the grade they deserved.
• colors
  • Phrases
    • colors associated with Valentine’s Day
    • has more than 2 colors
    • pastel colors
    • pass with flying colors
  • Sentences
    • She thinks pastel colors are beautiful.
    • Watermelon comes in different colors including red, yellow, and green.
    • What colors do leaves turn in the fall?
    • What 2 colors do you see on the bee?
    • What colors are associated with Valentine’s Day?
    • What three colors do you see on the butterfly?
    • Eric must have studied so long, because he passed that exam with flying colors.
    • My favorite colors are blue and red.
  • Paragraphs
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
• pink
  • Phrases
    • red, pink, white
    • pink fish
  • Sentences
    • She has a pink bow in her hair.
    • Put two spiders on the cupcake with pink icing.
    • Color the rabbit purple, then the fox pink.
    • The girl in the pink dress is dancing.
    • -colors (red, blue, green, pink, purple, white, etc.)
    • Lisa bought a new swimsuit for the beach vacation that is pink and yellow.
    • Color the gift to the right of Sammy pink.
• purple
  • Phrases
    • blue, red, yellow, green, purple,
  • Sentences
    • Color the rabbit purple, then the fox pink.
    • -colors (red, blue, green, pink, purple, white, etc.)
    • My friend is wearing a purple shirt.
    • Color the gift beside that one purple.
• blue
  • Phrases
    • blue, green, yellow, red
    • blue whale
    • blue, red, yellow, green,
    • blue, red, yellow, green, purple,
    • yellow and blue striped fish
    • blue – bluer - bluest
    • Skip like a horse to something BLUE
  • Sentences
    • Draw a blue circle around Sammy.
    • Pass the blue marker.
    • Draw a blue square around the flowers.
    • -colors (red, blue, green, pink, purple, white, etc.)
    • What adjectives could you use to describe the cupcake with the blue and white icing?
    • Show me the cupcake with the blue icing.
    • Draw a blue triangle around the tire.
    • The doghouse is painted blue and red.
    • The rising sun was ___ against the blue sky.
    • The sky is blue.
    • My favorite colors are blue and red.
    • The blue ___ was shimmering.
    • He is wearing a blue and red backpack.
    • Draw a blue circle around the butterfly.
    • The blue car was ___.
  • Paragraphs
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • We played in the snow all day and even made a snowman. The snowman’s nose was NOT a carrot, it was a piece of coal! The heater was broken so it was cold at the house! We couldn’t use the fire because we needed a chimney sweep. Thankfully, the red mittens kept my hands warm. I also had a blue toboggan. Do you think of a toboggan as a hat or a sled?
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
• textures
  • Sentences
    • Try different textures, such as smooth, crunchy, or soft foods.
• bumpy
  • Phrases
    • Smooth vs Bumpy
• soft
  • Phrases
    • soft – softer - softest
  • Sentences
    • -texture (rough, smooth, soft, hard, fuzzy, etc.)
    • The blanket feels soft.
    • Try different textures, such as smooth, crunchy, or soft foods.
    • Name 3 things that can be described using the antonym (soft or fuzzy).
  • Paragraphs
    • Step 4: Prolonged phonation exercise. The goal of the task is to sustain the "ol" sound (at the end of knoll) for as long as possible with a soft voice and focused tone with no breathiness.
• smooth
  • Phrases
    • Smooth vs Bumpy
    • smooth – smoother - smoothest
  • Sentences
    • -texture (rough, smooth, soft, hard, fuzzy, etc.)
    • Try different textures, such as smooth, crunchy, or soft foods.
    • Dracula has smooth teeth.
  • Paragraphs
    • Make my bed: Fluff the pillow and place it at the head of the bed. Pull the sheets up, smooth out the wrinkles, and tuck the edges under the mattress. Place the blanket on top of the sheets and smooth out the wrinkles.
• shapes
  • Sentences
    • Cut shapes out of paper.
• round
  • Phrases
    • ball - a round object (made of leather, rubber, or plastic) that is hit by a bat in a game of baseball
    • potion in a round bottle with a cork
    • a round
  • Sentences
    • I spy with my little eye four round things.
    • Rumor got round that the bear kept a list of all the animals he plans to kill.
    • Put the potion that is in a round bottle and that has a cork under the broom.
    • -shapes (circle, square, round, rectangle, etc.)
  • Paragraphs
    • It is round, has sticks, and can be used to play music. What is it?
    • It is round, can be big or small, can be rolled or thrown, and is used in sports. What is it?
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • It is made of snow, it is round, and you can throw it. What is it?
• square
  • Phrases
    • square, rectangle, circle, triangle
    • square, circle, triangle, rectangle
  • Sentences
    • Put a square around each of the wreaths.
    • Draw a square around an ornament, a cloud with snow, and then a mitten.
    • -shapes (circle, square, round, rectangle, etc.)
    • Draw an X on a window, and a square on an animal.
• circle
  • Phrases
    • After you point to the picnic basket, draw a circle around it
    • Draw a big circle and say “Good morning”
    • Put an X on the carrot before you circle the bunny
    • square, rectangle, circle, triangle
    • Draw a line under a flower after you circle the dolphin
    • Draw a little circle and color it yellow
    • Clap 3 times and draw a little circle
    • Draw a little rectangle next to the circle and jump one time
    • circle breath
    • square, circle, triangle, rectangle
    • Write your name at the top of the paper after you circle the duckling
  • Sentences
    • Draw a red circle around the chair.
    • Draw a blue circle around Sammy.
    • Draw a yellow circle around the books.
    • I will touch the dot, and you will draw a circle around it or click the beacon.
    • U is for a unilateral arm circle to practice upper extremity strength.
    • First put a circle around the birds in the sky then put an X on the fox.
    • Draw a circle around all the trees.
    • Step 1: Draw a circle for the head.
    • Spin in a circle for one minute.
    • Draw a green circle around the frog.
    • -shapes (circle, square, round, rectangle, etc.)
    • Draw a blue circle around the butterfly.
  • Paragraphs
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
    • Step 2. Draw 2 small circles inside of the small circle for eyes. Draw one medium circle with two lines for the nose
• weather
  • Phrases
    • things you need when the weather is cold
    • I would wear a t-shirt if the weather was…
    • Climate -- the state of weather
    • Draw a thin oval and tell me the weather
    • cold weather, snow, freezing temperatures
    • Weather:
    • wintery weather
    • things that describe winter weather
    • Scary weather
    • check the weather
    • cold weather, snow, Valentine’s Day
  • Sentences
    • The weather is always changing.
    • Draw a picture of todays weather.
    • What is the weather?
    • It is characterized by wintery weather and freezing temperatures.
    • We had a picnic in the backyard, so we could enjoy the nice weather.
    • The was a lot of variability in the weather in a 24-hour period, making it feel like Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall happened in a 24-hour period.
    • Despite the cold weather, they decided to go camping in the mountains.
    • It is the driving force behind our planet's climate and weather patterns.
    • What do you think the weather was outside?
    • The rainy weather in April is worth it because it allows for flower seeds and bulbs to bloom in May.
  • Paragraphs
    • Winter is in December, January, February, and March. It is characterized by wintery weather and freezing temperatures.
    • The weather in March can be unpredictable. The month often begins with bad weather but finishes with better weather. This could also mean something wild and unpredictable will eventually calm down.
    • It is a crystal of snow that falls from the sky when the weather is very cold. What is it?
    • Check the weather and get dressed: Check the weather outside or the forecast for the day. Based on the weather, decide what clothes to wear. Get the clothes you will wear and place them on your bed or a chair. Put on your underwear and pants. Put on your shirt. Put on your socks and shoes. Put on a jacket, hat, or other item if needed before leaving your home.
    • Winter is my favorite season because I like snowy weather and winter sports. Do you like to go skiing or sledding?
    • Rosa woke up in her room on Saturday morning feeling so excited to meet her friend Marta at the park. She sprang out of bed and ran to the closet to get dressed. Then she quickly ran downstairs for some breakfast so they could leave quickly for the playground, however, as soon as she looked out the window and saw the weather, she became very sad. Rosa was disappointed but decided to ask her father if she could invite Marta over to her house instead of going to the park. Her dad agreed and they called Marta’s mother together to ask if she could come over. 30 minutes later, Marta’s mom dropped her off at Rosa’s house and they spent the afternoon playing hide and seek around the house. Rosa was happy that she could still spend time with her friend, even if they weren’t able to go to the park as planned.
• sunny
  • Phrases
    • sunny – sunnier - sunniest
    • rain, sunny, windy, snow
    • rainy, sunny, windy, snowy
    • Rain, Snow, Windy, Sunny
  • Sentences
    • -weather (cloudy, rainy, stormy, sunny, dark, light, etc.)
    • It is sunny today.
    • It is hot and sunny outside, so Joe goes to the pool.
    • If it was warm and sunny I would wear...
• rainy
  • Phrases
    • rainy, sunny, windy, snowy
  • Sentences
    • -weather (cloudy, rainy, stormy, sunny, dark, light, etc.)
    • It was so rainy today, but I am grateful that April showers bring May flowers.
    • The rainy weather in April is worth it because it allows for flower seeds and bulbs to bloom in May.
• cloudy
  • Phrases
    • cloudy, dirty, and difficult to see through
  • Sentences
    • -weather (cloudy, rainy, stormy, sunny, dark, light, etc.)
    • The sunset was beautiful, yet the sky was still a bit cloudy.
    • The clouds covered the sun in the sky and now it is cloudy.
• numbers
  • Phrases
    • kill in large numbers
• many
  • Phrases
    • notation of how many times to multiply a quantity by itself
    • Collect -- have many things of the same type
    • Numerous – many, a lot of
    • homecoming for many
  • Sentences
    • How many animals do you see?
    • How many kilos of corn do you want?
    • How many phases of the moon are there?
    • Many countries around the world celebrate this day with different traditions.
    • Amelia Earhart was an advocate for women's rights and helped to break down many barriers for women in aviation.
    • Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving.
    • I know many Hanukkah traditions.
    • How many tulips do you see?
    • How many lily flowers do you see?
    • -numbers (one, two, many, few, etc.)
    • Many students ride a yellow bus to school.
    • How many daffodils do you see?
    • Wall push-ups: As many as you can do.
    • Why did his mom have to call many restaurants?
    • Pick up coins and see how many you can hold in one hand before dropping any.
    • How many peonies do you see?
    • How many toys do you see?
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people.
    • Many people like to eat hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
  • Paragraphs
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people. All of our family comes together. I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • Keep going, now let's create new shapes. Let's see how many dots we can connect to make something interesting?
    • an exceedingly long story with many details, often extraneous, that is finished without a clear punchline. A shaggy-dog story is funny because the listener has expectations that are not met at the end of the story. A shaggy-dog story is also called a yarn. 
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.
• emotions
• happy
  • Phrases
    • Happy, Sad, Angry, Jealous
    • Mood changes in a happy way
    • happy – happier - happiest
    • Glad -- to be happy
    • make happy or satisfied
    • happy, sad, mad, angry
    • lucky; occurring by happy chance
  • Sentences
    • I love that you are always so happy!
    • Samantha was not happy with the results.
    • Vets take care of our pets and make sure they are happy and healthy.
  • Paragraphs
    • Rosa woke up in her room on Saturday morning feeling so excited to meet her friend Marta at the park. She sprang out of bed and ran to the closet to get dressed. Then she quickly ran downstairs for some breakfast so they could leave quickly for the playground, however, as soon as she looked out the window and saw the weather, she became very sad. Rosa was disappointed but decided to ask her father if she could invite Marta over to her house instead of going to the park. Her dad agreed and they called Marta’s mother together to ask if she could come over. 30 minutes later, Marta’s mom dropped her off at Rosa’s house and they spent the afternoon playing hide and seek around the house. Rosa was happy that she could still spend time with her friend, even if they weren’t able to go to the park as planned.
• sizes
• small
  • Phrases
    • Delicate -- very small and breakable
    • -a small creature that has six legs and three body parts
    • Large vs Small
    • small part of the problem
    • a small or moderate or token amount
    • design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
    • Tiny -- small
    • Miniature – something very small
    • I bit off a small bite of the cookie
    • coal, small toys, fruit
    • small – smaller - smallest
    • small kettle
    • Pack a small amount
  • Sentences
    • What is an animal that flies, is small, and chirps?
    • A small amount (usually a coin) of money, kept for good luck.
    • Put a small, red bow on top of the green present.
    • -sizes (big, small, short, tall, fat, thin, etc.)
    • Cut food into small pieces.
    • What animal is small, hops, and eats carrots?
    • Praise your child for any effort they make to feed themselves, no matter how small.
    • What is a small cart with a wheel at the front used to carry loads of materials?
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • Are the lily of the valley flowers big or small?
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • Put the small box of apples to the right of the barn.
    • Put the small start on the top of the tree.
    • Is the lily flower big or small?
    • The Stegosaurus had small plates on its back.
    • Pour a small amount of the juice into your mouth.
    • Stack small or large blocks.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
  • Paragraphs
    • Jigsaw Reading: Learners work in small groups to read different sections of a text. They then share their information with the group to develop a complete understanding of the text.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • It is round, can be big or small, can be rolled or thrown, and is used in sports. What is it?
    • It is small and is used to take pictures. What is it?
    • An American businessperson was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisher docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tunas. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, that it only took a little while. The American then asked why he did not stay out longer and catch more fish. The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. 
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • Step 2. Draw 2 small circles inside of the small circle for eyes. Draw one medium circle with two lines for the nose
    • It has small pieces that fit together to show a picture. What is it?
• tall
  • Phrases
    • any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America
    • tall – taller - tallest
    • potion in a tall bottle
  • Sentences
    • Put the potion that is in a tall bottle to the right of the frog.
    • -sizes (big, small, short, tall, fat, thin, etc.)
    • The baby raccoon crawled across the road, rummaging through the tall, green rushes of grass.
    • Put a tall tree to the left of Santa.
  • Paragraphs
    • When I came downstairs on Christmas morning, I saw a red and green present that was 6 feet tall!....
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
• short
  • Phrases
    • lasting a very short time
    • Brief -- to be short or quick
    • short – shorter - shortest
  • Sentences
    • -sizes (big, small, short, tall, fat, thin, etc.)
    • Although summer vacation was cut short this year, my third graders had fun playing a friendly game of tag at recess.
  • Paragraphs
    • It is almost time for the final race. Everyone sings the "Star Spangled Banner" and Josef hops into his race car. Next, the announcer says, "Drivers, start your engines!" After a short click, click, click, the engine fires to life with a loud VROOM. The pace car leads the pack as the cars warm up and make sure everything is safe. As Josef slowly drives around he sees his family cheering him on. The pace car pulls into the pit lane and the green flag waves to start the race.