Rewards Lesson 19 Vocabulary

Rewards Lesson 19 Vocabulary

abnormal

exuberant

-ize

Abnormal (adjective)

Something that is abnormal is unusual, often

in a way that is troublesome.

Synonym - unusual

Antonym - normal

Multiple Choice

What part of speech is the the word abnormal?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

Multiple Choice

Something that is ________ is unusual, often in a way that is troublesome.

• exuberant

• abnormal

• influence

• deliberate

Example

In 1995, middle school students in Minnesota found a large number of abnormal frogs. These unusual frogs had extra legs or no legs at all. Since then, people all over the world have reported seeing abnormal frogs.

Microphone Check

This pumpkin is abnormal when compared to other pumpkins. What do you think is abnormal about this pumpkin?

Begin by saying:

I think this pumpkin is abnormal because . . .

Open Ended

Write a sentence that uses the word abnormal, you can come up with your own sentence or you could use the sentence starter:

I think this pumpkin is abnormal because . . .

Abnormal Word Family

• abnormal (adjective)

• abnormally (adverb)

• abnormally (noun)

Read the paragraph

The cat’s behavior is abnormal because cats don’t usually sleep with dogs. The dog is also acting abnormally because the majority of dogs don’t take naps with cats. Even though their behavior is unusual, neither animal has a physical abnormality.

Multiple Select

What words are in the same family as abnormal?

• atypical

• abnormality

• odd

• abnormally

Exuberant (adjective)

If you are exuberant, you are full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

Synonyms - cheerful, enthusiastic

Multiple Choice

What part of speech is the word exuberant?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

Multiple Choice

If you are _________, you are full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

• abnormal

• deliberate

• exuberant

• influence

Example

Suddenly, Sam is the most

exuberant golfer on the planet.

He never expected to make

such an amazing putt!

Mic Check

Meet Allie on her graduation day. She is feeling very exuberant about her accomplishment. On what other days might someone be this exuberant?

Begin by saying:

Someone might be this exuberant on . . .

Open Ended

Write a complete sentence that uses the word exuberant, you could use your own example or you can use the sentence starter:

Someone might be this exuberant on . . .

Exuberant word family

• exuberant (adjective)

• exuberance (noun)

• exuberantly (adverb)

Read the paragraph

Jamie is exuberant about snowboarding. The more times she steps on her board, the more enthusiastic she becomes. Because of her exuberance and willingness to practice, Jamie is a skilled snowboarder. She exuberantly performs many tricks while on the mountain.

Multiple Select

What words are in the same family as exuberant?

• excited

• exuberantly

• bored

• exuberance

-ize

indicates that the word is a verb that means to make

Multiple Choice

A verb that means to make standard; to make everything the same unit of measurement, with regard to size, shape, or weight.

• organize

• standardize

• summarize

Multiple Choice

A verb that means to make a summary; to list and then write about the main ideas of something you read.

• organize

• standardize

• summarize

Multiple Choice

a verb that means to make categories , to. put similar things or ideas into groups.

• organize

• summarize

• categorize

Review

Multiple Choice

An unusual part of something that might cause concern or worry.

• expedition

• abnormal

• substantial

• incentive

• exuberant

Multiple Choice

You plan to do outdoor exercise every day.

• expedition

• abnormal

• substantial

• incentive

• intention

Multiple Choice

A teachers' comments that motivate a student to do their best work.

• expedition

• abnormal

• substantial

• incentive

• exuberant

Multiple Choice

An organized trip to Canada to study polar bears.

• expedition

• abnormal

• substantial

• incentive

• exuberant

Multiple Choice

Very cheerful and full of excitement.

• expedition

• abnormal

• substantial

• incentive

• exuberant

Multiple Choice

A meal that is a lot more than you can eat.

• expedition

• abnormal

• substantial

• incentive

• intention