Vocabulary Instructional Routine Resource Chart
Unit 5, Week 1 Dig, Wait, Listen: A Desert Toad’s Tale
Vocabulary Words
beyond
burrow
distant
lengthy
vast
warning
Farther along in space
or time
Far away in space or
time
Having or being of great
length
Very great in size
Something that makes one
aware of danger
Apart or far off in time
1.Very long, too long
2. Extended
1. Very large
2. Wide in range
1. Something that serves
to warn, give notice, or
caution
2. Advice to beware, as of
a person or thing.
Additional Student Friendly
Definitions
On, at or to the farther
side of
A hole dug in the
ground by a small
animal
A hole or tunnel in
the ground made by a
rabbit, fox, or similar
animal for habitation
and refuge
Examples
Something beyond is
farther along.
A burrow is a hole or
tunnel.
Something distant is far
away in space or time.
Something that is lengthy
is long.
Something that is vast is
great in size.
A warning tells you to be
aware of danger.
We walked through
the valley and
beyond.
Animals can hide,
sleep and live inside
a burrow.
Australia is a distant
country.
A kangaroo can take
lengthy leaps.
The tiny sailboat looked
like a white speck on the
vast ocean.
“Watch your step!” is a
warning.
Tell your partner what
you see when you
walk or drive beyond
the school.
Synonyms: remote,
yonder
Tell your partner
about some animals
that dig a burrow.
Tell your partner an
antonym for distant.
Tell your partner an
antonym for lengthy.
Tell your partner about a
landform that is vast in
size.
Tell your partner when
you have heard or seen a
warning.
Synonyms:
couch, den, hovel,
lair, retreat, shelter,
tunnel
Synonyms: apart, away,
faraway, outlying,
remote
Synonyms: elongated,
drawn-out, wordy
Synonym: astronomical,
monstrous,
spacious,
gigantic, mammoth
Synonyms: alarm, signal,
suggestion
Macmillan Glossary
Definition
Ask
(Student Interaction)
Synonyms/Antonyms
Antonyms: close,
nearby
Antonyms:
Antonyms: adjacent,
close, near, nearby,
neighboring
Antonyms: abbreviated,
curtailed, shortened
Antonyms:
Antonyms:
bounded,
limited, little, narrow,
small
Vocabulary Words
beyond
burrow
distant
lengthy
vast
warning
Making Choices
If I say something
that describes beyond
put your arms out in
front of you (as if
pointing at something
faraway) and say
beyond. If I don’t,
don’t say anything.
-the school cafeteria
-your house
-Rita’s
-the P.E. court
If I say something that is
distant put your hands
up in the air and say
distant. If I don’t, don’t
say anything.
-Disney World
-the beach
-space
-your house
If I say something that is
lengthy open your hands
wide and say lengthy. If I
don’t, don’t say anything.
-a pencil
-a football field
-a dog’s tail
-a book with 200 pages
-a song on the radio
-a speech that lasts for 30
minutes
If I say something that
sounds vast, put your
hands in a big circle in
front of you and say vast.
If I don’t, don’t say
anything.
-the ocean
-a hat
-mountains
-a car
-a desert
If I say something where
you would want a
warning do sparkle hands
(think flashing your
hands) and say warning.
If I don’t, don’t say
anything.
-a wet floor
-a clean carpet
-tall grass that could have
snakes
-a very low ceiling
-seeing your friend in the
cafeteria
Questions, Reasons and
Examples
What would happen if
you went beyond
school grounds
during the school
day?
Why is it important to
obey a sign says no
swimming beyond
this point?
If I say animal that
would dig a burrow
move your hands like
you are digging and
say burrow. If I
don’t, don’t say
anything.
-a fox
-a tiger
-a crab
-a horse
-a kitten trying to
find a place to sleep
in the covers of your
bed
Why do you think
only small animals
are able to make a
burrow?
What do you think it
would be like to meet a
person from a distant
country?
Why do think some
authors write such
lengthy books?
What might it feel like to
live on a vast piece of
land with very few
neighbors?
Why do think your
teacher gives you a
warning before the
dismissal bell rings?
Would a rabbit live in
an enormous or small
burrow? Why?
Would you be delighted
or furious to visit a
distant country? Why?
Would you feel hopeful
or impatient during a
lengthy speech? Why?
Which would be vast the
grasslands or the parking
lot at Publix? Why?
Why would it be helpful
to have a warning if a
violent storm was
approaching your city?
Relating Words
beyond *
Something that is beyond is
farther along.
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Synonyms:
remote, yonder
Antonyms:
close, nearby
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burrow *
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A burrow is a hole dug in the ground
by a small animal
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Synonyms:
couch, den, hovel, lair, retreat,
shelter, tunnel
Antonyms:
mound
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distant *
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Something that is distant is far
away in space or time
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Synonyms:
apart, away, faraway, outlying,
remote, yonder
Antonyms:
close, nearby, adjacent, close,
near, neighboring
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lengthy *
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Something that is lengthy is very long
in distance or in time.
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Synonyms:
elongated, drawn-out, wordy
Antonyms:
abbreviation, curtailed, shortened
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vast
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For something to be vast it
must be very great in size.
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Synonyms:
astronomical, monstrous, spacious,
gigantic, mammoth
Antonyms:
bounded, limited, little, narrow, small
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warning *
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Something that makes one aware
of danger is a warning.
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Synonyms:
alarm, signal, suggestion, direction
Antonyms:
safe
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harsh *
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Something that is harsh can be severe,
painful, or disagreeable.
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Synonyms: rough, bitter, cruel, heavy, excruciating,
searing, trying, severe, brutal, strict, unbearable
Antonyms:
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safe, easy, light, soft
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