Vocabulary
The Three Friends
appreciate:
( feeling grateful)
synonyms: thankful, grateful, understand,value
Gesture: touch chin with finger tips and pull hand away, palm up
loyal:
(someone you can count on)
Synonyms: trustworthy, honorable, faithful, reliable, devoted,
trusty, dependable, steadfast
Gesture: cross your heart
companion:
(someone who you spend time with)
Synonyms: comrade (Russian), amigo (Spanish), friend
Gesture: hook two index fingers together
agree:
(to have the same idea)
Synonyms: permit, allow
Idioms: see eye to eye, be of the same mind
Gesture: nod head
fond:
(to like a lot)
Synonyms: loving, tender, affectionate, caring, warm, warmhearted
Gesture: form fists and cross arms across chest in a hug
Day 1:
Read Story.
Write words on Word Wizard chart. Reread aloud the parts of story containing the
vocabulary words highlight words in book. Use the definitions above to reiterate what each
word means.
Word Wizard Chart: Show the students the Word Wizard Chart. Say each word on the
chart. Students repeat the word after you. Give an example and gesture for each word. Let
them know that they will be learning about these words throughout the week. You will
record a tally mark on the chart when you hear students correctly using a vocabulary word
or they see it in writing.
Pictures:
Place a picture next to each vocabulary word that associates with that word.
Day 2:
Word Associations: After presenting explanations for each vocabulary word, ask students
to associate one of their new words or phrase.
Turn and tell your partner….
Which word goes with caring for someone? Why? (fond)
Which word goes with feeling thankful for help on homework? Why? (appreciate)
Which word could be used to describe a a good American? Why? (loyal)
Which word goes with being with a friend to deliver a message? Why? (companion)
Which word goes with nodding your head? Why? (agree)
Day 3:
Making Choices
Point to the word fond on the chart.
Say: If what I say describes fond, form fists and cross arms across chest in a hug
and say, “fond!” If not, just remain quiet.
- How you feel about your best friend.
- How you feel about the Grinch.
- Getting a hug from your Grandmother.
- Getting a shot at the Dr.’s office.
Describe someone you are fond of.
Point to the word agree on the chart
Say: If what I say describes agree, nod your head and say, “agree” If not, just remain
quiet.
- Two plus two is five.
- Allowing your sister to ride your bike.
- Being forced to put your hair in a different way.
- Giving away a favorite stuffed animal.
Describe a time when you had to agree to something that you didn’t want to
do.
Point to the word companion on the chart:
Say: If what I say describes companion, hook your pointer fingers together and say
“companion!” If not, just remain quiet.
- A faithful dog who follows you everywhere.
- A friend you email to on the computer.
- A reading partner.
- The school secretary
How is a companion like a good friend?
Point to the word loyal on the chart:
Say: If what I say describes loyal, cross your heart and say “loyal!” If not, just remain
quiet.
- A school bully
- A friend you tell secrets to.
- Your mom and dad.
- The Fairly Odd Parents
How is a family pet loyal?
Point to the word appreciate on the chart:
Say: If what I say describes appreciate, touch chin with finger tips and pull hand away,
palm up and say “appreciate!” If not, just remain quiet.
- Mom gives you a pat on the back.
- Coach tells you “nice job” after you made a goal.
- Forgetting to send thank you notes after a birthday party.
- Giving a thumbs up to your mom after dinner.
How do you share appreciation for a kind act?
Questioning, Reasons, and Examples: students turn and talk with a partner.
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A teacher hugs a student that he had last year. What word describes what he has
shown? Why? (fondness)
A soccer coach spend extra time with you to sharpen your skills. What word goes
with what you feel towards this person person? (appreciate)
Someone volunteered to go with you to the office so you wouldn’t have to walk alone.
What word describes this person? Why?
(companion)
A friend kept a secret that would have been embarrasing. What did you show that
friend show you? Why? (loyalty)
Dad nodded his head when you asked to join the circus. What word describes what
dad was trying to tell you? Why? (agree)
Day 4
Word Wizard Chart:
Say each word on the chart. Students repeat the word after you. Review the
student friendly definitions for each word.
Relating Words:
Have students turn and talk with a partner.
You are standing up for a friend that is being bullied. Would that be an
example of being loyal or feeling fond? Why?
You shout “YES! when asked if you want to get ice cream after school. Would
this be an example of appreciate or agree? Why?
Synonym Stretch:
Show the students the Synonym Stretch Chart. Read aloud the words at the top of
the chart. Read one synonym. Students work with a partner to identify the synonym
that matches the vocabulary word.
loyal
agree
fond
appreciate
companion
Put these on index cards and mix them up.
thankful, grateful, understand,value, trustworthy, honorable, faithful, reliable, devoted,
trusty, dependable, steadfast, trustworthy, honorable, faithful, reliable, devoted, trusty,
permit, allow, loving, tender, affectionate, caring, warm, warmhearted
Day 5: Vocabulary Graphic Organizers: Hand out paper or have students work
in a spiral vocabulary notebook. Students make a square. Choose two of the words
for the students to use.
Write the word
Read the definition
Write a sentence using the word
Draw a picture
Word Wizard
loyal
agree
someone you can count on
to have the same idea
fond
appreciate
to like a lot
feeling grateful
companion
someone who you spend time with