Third Grade Open Court Unit: City Wildlife
Make Way for Ducklings
a presentation of
Open Court Resources.com
submitted by
Pam Chinelli
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cozy
 So they chose a cozy spot among
the bushes near the water and
settled down to build their nest.
 Although it was cold and snowy
outside, it was nice and cozy inside
by the fireplace.
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cozy
 warm and comfortable
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delighted
 “Good,” and Mr. Mallard, delighted that at
last Mrs. Mallard had found a place that
suited her.
 Delighted that Dad was going to take me
fishing, I ran to get my fishing people.
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delighted
 very happy, pleased
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enormous
 Just as they were getting read to start on
their way, a strange enormous bird came
by.
 The baker is decorating an enormous
birthday cake with ten layers.
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enormous
 very, very large; huge
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beckoned
 He planted himself in the center of the road,
raised one hand to stop the traffic, and then
beckoned with the other, the way policemen
do, for Mrs. Mallard to cross.
 Mother beckoned for me to come and take a
freshly baked cookie.
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beckoned
 make a sign or signal to someone to
have them come closer
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bursting
 Mr. and Mrs. Mallard were bursting
with pride.
 The baby’s parents were so happy
they were bursting with joy.
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bursting
 filled and overflowing with strong emotion
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responsibility
 It was a great responsibility taking
care of so many ducklings, and it
kept them very busy.
 The teacher said that remembering
to do my homework is my
responsibility.
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responsibility
 important job, duty
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