Lesson 12
At Play Long Ago and Today
Reading Skill: Author’s Purpose
Writing Skill: Singular Possessive Nouns
Paragraphs That Give Information
~Story Vocabulary Words and Definitions~
board- a flat piece of wood or stiff card
cook- to prepare and hear food for a meal
enjoy- to get pleasure from doing something
expensive- costing a lot of money
favorite- the person or thing you like best
imagine- to picture something in your mind
popular- like or enjoyed by many people
year- a period of 365 days beginning Jan. 1st and ending Dec. 31st
~Robust Vocabulary Words and Definitions~
recently- if something happened not long ago
housed- if something is placed or lives somewhere
nominate- when you suggest that someone should get an office, job,
or honor
recreation- when you do something fun and relaxing
leisurely- you are not in a hurry
ramble- you wander around
archaic- something is old and not used anymore