SADLIER OXFORD
LEVEL ORANGE UNIT 1
M I S S B O WE N , 4 TH G R A D E E L A
CELEBRITY
• Nick felt like a celebrity, with his
classmates cheering and clapping as he
set the new record for “Around the
World”.
CELEBRITY
•Noun
•A famous person/
household name
COUNSEL
Although you largely
worked with your
peers when writing
your short stories for
the library
competitions, I was
able to counsel those
whose notebooks I
had received by
offering some
feedback.
COUNSEL
•Verb
•To give advice
•Or Noun Advice
(to give counsel= to give
advice)
DEMONSTRATE
Although the fourth
grade class may
seem sweet, they
demonstrate their
true competitive
nature as soon as
they begin a ZAP
review game.
ZAP
Champ
DEMONSTRATE
•Verb
•Reveal, show, display
DROWSY
Samantha waited all night for the Halloween
special to premiere on TV. When it finally
came on at 11 o’clock, she was so drowsy
that she could not keep her eyes open wide
enough to watch the show.
DROWSY
•Adjective
•Sleepy, groggy,
lethargic
ESSENTIAL
It is essential that the
Eagles continue
communicating and
working together on
the field if they want
to keep playing well
and winning games.
ESSENTIAL
•Adjective
•Necessary, vital, important
•(Noun- the thing(s) that are
necessary= the essentials)
HARDSHIP
The financial
hardship brought the
family closer together
in some ways. They
began spending
quality time together
at home again, and
realized how much
fun they could have
without spending
money.
HARDSHIP
•Noun
•Need, suffering, or
condition that is
difficult to endure
HAUL
If Miss Bowen keeps
hauling the textbooks
back and fourth to
school, she is going
to turn into the
hunchback of SHS.
HAUL
•Verb
•Drag, heave, lug with
effort
HUMBLE
Unlike some
professional athletes,
Tim Tebow has
remained humble
and always
acknowledges God
for the good he is
able to do on the
field.
HUMBLE
•Adjective
•Meek, modest,
respectful
PLEDGE
Every morning before
school, we stand
outside with our
classes and pledge
our flag, promising to
be good citizens of
The United States.
PLEDGE
•Noun- a promise of
commitment
•Verb- to commit to
SINCERE
It is important to do an
examination of
conscience before
receiving the
sacrament of
reconciliation so that
we can sincerely
evaluate how closely
we are following God’s
commandments.
SINCERE
•Adjective
•Truly, honestly,
heartfelt
STAMPEDE
When the students
are leaving the class
for recess, it often
looks like more of a
stampede than a
straight line. Students
are full of energy and
ready to run out to
enjoy their 15 minute
break from class.
STAMPEDE
•Noun/ Verb
•Rush or charge
SUITABLE
Teaching is not a
suitable job for those
who do not enjoy
being around
children.
SUITABLE
•Adjective
•Appropriate or fitting