Lesson 1The Hot & Cold Summer

Can you help the kids to complete the pizzas? Find the definition of every word.

Aformalagreement between two people or groups of people

VENTURE

to force someone to have or experience something they do not want.

a new activity, usually in business, which involvesrisk or uncertainty.

likely to vomit.

to take something away from someone.

To be angry.

PACT

DEPRIVING

ANNOYED

QUEASY

FOIST

Lesson 2Mighty Jackie

Read the definitions; write the correct word in the crossword.

ACROSS

1. To surprise or shock somebody so much that they cannot think clearly or speak.

2. To make a sudden movement with your face or body as a result of pain, fear,

surprise, etc.

3. A lucky or unusual thing that happens by accident, not because of

planning or skill.

5. Very famous and talked about a lot by people, especially in a way that

shows admiration.

7. To stare at somebody/something with your mouth open because you are

shockedorsurprised.

DOWN

1. To laugh in a quiet unpleasant way, especially at something rude or at somebody's problems or mistakes.

4. To speak or say something in a quiet voice that is difficult to hear, especially

because you are annoyed about something

6. To look at somebody/something in an angry way.

Lesson 3Danitra Brown

Can you find the meaning of the words in bold?

A group of similar things that are close

together, sometimes surrounding something.

To make a sound like food cooking in hot fat.

To walk in a slow, relaxed manner,

especially for pleasure. Shining brightly.

Especially.

If you surrender to an experience

or emotion, you stop trying to prevent or control it.

SPARKLING

CLUSTER

SIZZLE

PARTICULAR

STROLL

SURRENDER

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LESSON 4Kai’s Journey to Gold Mountain

Can you complete the words? Read the definitions and then write a

sentences in the lines.

A B C D E F G I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z

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calm

and peaceful

.

To begin to happen;

to begin something.

Covering a large

area; great in

amount.

Very bright.

Sad or

depressed

.

A worried, sad feeling after you

have received an unpleasant

surprise.

To find new people to

join a company, an

organization, the

armed forces, etc.

Thinking deeply

about something,especiall

y because you are

sad or worried.

Connected with cooking or food.

Reminding you of

somebody/something.

Lesson 5PEDRO PUTS ON A PLAY

Find the definition of the words in bold, use different colors.

consternation

vivid

Downcast

culinary

commence

Recruit

Pensive

Reminiscent

Serenely

Extensive

Lesson 6.On the back of plum creek

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S W

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___________: to

change direction

suddenly in order

to avoid hitting

somebody or

something

___________: to

move suddenly

and quickly in a

particular

direction.

___________:to say

that something that

somebody else has

said is wrong, and

that the opposite is

true.

___________:to

push roughly

against somebody

in a crowd.

_______________:list

ening or watching

carefully and with

interest.

___________: to

move suddenly

forwards in order to

attack or catch

something.

Write the words in bolds in the lines.

Lesson 7Justin and the best biscuits in the world

Label the images and then match them with

the correct definition.

To look closely

at

something/some

body, especially

to check that

everything is as

it should be.

Hesitating before

doing something

because you do not

want to do it or

because you are not

sure that it is the right

thing to do.

A sudden

increase of a

strong feeling.

Stretched tightly

Something

untidy or not

smooth and

neat.

To undo string,

hair, wire, etc.

that has become

twisted or has

knots in it.

To wait somewhere

secretly, especially

because you are

going to do

something bad.

To fill a place

with sound.

Lesson 8Tree little Cyberpigs

Look the drawings and read the definitions, then find the correct word

and write it on the line.

______________: angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening

_________: able to move quickly and easily

___________: to be real; to be present in a place or situation

__________: done or made in a way that is clever and efficient.

______________: feeling admiration for somebody/ something because you think they aregood, interesting, etc.

_____________: to stop something

Lesson 9Weaving a California Tradition

1. Sand painting is a _________________ tradition.

2. Sand artist paint with _______________powders made from minerals.

3. Sand painting reflects a special ______________ with nature.

4. In the past, native sand painters did not _______________ their artworks.

5. Change colors at regular _________________ to create a pattern.

unique // delicate // bond // preserve infest // inspire // intervals // flexible

To stick materials

together.

To give somebody the desire,

confidence or enthusiasm to

do something well.

Easily damaged or

broken.

Being the only one of its

kind. Able to change to suit

new conditions or

situations.

To exist in large numbers in a

particular place, often

causing damage or disease.

To keep a particular

quality, feature, etc; to

make sure that

something is kept.

A period of time between

two events.

Place the words from the box

to their correct definition.

Then, complete the sentences

below.

Lesson 10Emerald’s Eggs

comprehend

pliable

solitary

scan

vulnerable

exuberant

lumber

mature

n u r t u r

e

e n c i r c l

e

Very energetic

Something that bends

easily without breaking or cracking.

A person or thing is the only person or thing

in a place.

To look at something carefully, in order to get information.

To understand something completely.

Able to be easily

physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or

attacked.

Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows

they are well developed emotionally

To move slowly and

awakwardly.

To surround something,

forming a circle around it.

To take care of, and protect someone or something,

expecially young children or

plants.

Help the turtles to find the definition of

the words.

Lesson 11MIMICRY & CAMOUFLAGE

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To stay away from

someone or something.

To copy the way in which a

particular person usually

speaks and moves.

To look like or be like

someone or something

Making you believe

something that is not true.

An artificial insect or

another small animal that is

put on the end of a fishing

line to attract fish.

An animal that hunts,

kills, and eats another

animals.

A particular characteristic

that can produce a

particular type of

behavior.

Easy to see, recognize, or

understand.

ComplEtE thE words, thEn match thEm wIth their

dEfInItIon.

Lesson 12 MOUNTAINS

Write the words in bold in the correct definitions.

________________:To

become less or smaller;

to make something

become less or smaller.

________________:

The distance from the

top or surface to the

bottom of something.

______________:

To make something

known to

somebody.

__________________:

happening or done

without delay.

.

________________:

Slowly, over a long

period of time.

________________:

happening all the time

or repeatedly.

.

________________:

When a volcano erupts

the burning rocks are

thrown out from the

volcano.

Lesson 13Fire Storm

1

P 2

3 L

4

F

5

6

7

8

D

G

smolder // plunge // treacherous //

skeptical // alter // discouraged //

scoff //drudgery

Complete the crossword with the words from

the box, then find the definition and number

them.

Lesson 14The Stranger

Strange or unusual,

especially in a way

that is unpleasant

or worrying.

Sometimes

but not often.

Extremely

interested.

Without interest Or colour; dull

and boring.

Shy and nervous:

without much

confidence.

A person who lives

alone and apart from

the rest of society.

To shake in a way that

you cannot control,

especially because you

are very nervous,etc.

An act of going

somewhere

suddenly and/or

quickly.

Peculiar

Occasionally

Dash

Drab

Fascinated

Hermit

Timid

Tremble

Match the words in bold with the

correct definition.

LESSON 15The Adventures

1. Are you good at deciphering? Let´s see!

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1. An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable. ______________

¿);XX;{?”? 2. Bold and fearless. ______________

; <ww)?¿;+ 3. Easily broken ______________

()&”;{? 4. Experienced ______________

oo?&oo><?+ 5. Advice towardsdoingsomething. _______________

”!!;+&<*? 6. New or almost new, and in very good condition_______________

¿);ooww; <? 7. Not doubted or denied. _________________

!!<+>!!#ww?+ {ss 8. Looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure.

+?{?*ww&#{? _____________

9. To lift (something heavy).

/>;ooww _____________ 10. To keep an idea in mind.

*/?);oo/ _____________

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Lesson 16 INVENTIONS

Match the words with the definition, use different colors.

To trick somebody by

making them believe

something that is not

true, especially

something unpleasant

To make small

changes to something

in order to repair or

improve it, especially

in a way that may not

be helpful

An object like a fence that

prevents people from

moving forward from one

place to another.

A long search for

something, especially

for some quality such

as happiness.

To step heavily on

somebody/something so that

you crush or harm them/it with

your feet

To make something

perfect or as good as

you can

To put a lot of effort

into making

something successful

or strong so that it will

last.

Lesson 17 Just Like Me

Match the lines of the words in bold with the definition, use different colors.

ancestors ancestors

mischievous

graceful

participate

brilliant

exotic

A person in

your family

who lived a

long time ago

Moving in a

controlled,

attractive

way.

Extremely

clever or

impressive.

Unusual and

often exciting

because of

coming from a

far tropical country.

To take part in

or become

involved in an

activity

Describing

behavior, which

is bad but is not

intended to

cause harm.

Lesson 18 Hewitt Anderson’s Great Big Life

Find the words in the puzzle, and then find the definition of each Word.

I N T E N T I O N S B K V

Y W B O U N T I F U L R F

I N A D V E R T E N T L Y

R E S O U R C E F U L N F

U A A R E L E N T L E S S

S U V A S T I T N U O B B

R O U S E D S T A T U R E

1._________________________in large quantities.

2_________________________not stopping or getting less strong.

3______________________________what you intend or plan to do, your aim.

4_____________________________ good at finding ways of doing things and

solving problems.

5________________________the importance and respect that a person has

because of their ability and achievements.

6_____________________________extremely large in area, size, amount, etc.

7______________________________to wake somebody up, especially when they

are sleeping deeply.

8_____________________________by accident, without intending to.

Vast Bountiful Stature Intentions

RelentlessResourcefulRoused Inadvertently

Label the images with the words

from the box, and then find the

synonym and the definition of each

one.

Lesson 19Juan Verdades

Stated in an open way

so that people know

about it

To show that you are

happy about your own

success or somebody

else's failure.

Upset and

anxious

extremely

attractive and

impressive;

deserving praise

Feeling sure about

your own ability to do

things and be

successful

Feeling worried

or nervous.

To demand that

something happens or

that somebody agrees

to do something PROFESSED

UNHAPPY

SPLENDID

SELF-ASSURED

CROW

STRESSING

WORRIED

DECLARED, CONFIDENT,

MAGNIFICENT,

DISTRESSED, GLOAT,

INSIST, ANXIOUS

Lesson 20The Case of the Too- Hot Apple Cider

suggesting

that

something

bad is going to

happen in the

future.

showing

kindness,

politeness

and

generousity

to confuse

and surprise

somebody to have a big

happy smile

on your face

to watch and check

something over a period

of time in order to see

how it develops.

belief in your

own abilities

or strengths.

having no

protection

from bad

weather

to fix

equipment or

furniture into

position so

that it can be

used.

Coming

into

view

Very unhappy Or

uncomfortable

Ominous **confound

miserable** gracious

beams ** self-assurance

monitor ** exposed

installed ** looming

Place the words from the box in the lines,

read the definitions carefully.

to grab or

pull it away

quickly.

Lesson 21Because of Winn-Dixie

Can you find the way to the words? Then, use lines of different colors to match the word to the definition.

a person who feels very

satisfied because of

something she/ he has

done.

to have a plan, result or

purpose in your mind

when you do something.

to choose

somebody/something from a

group of people or things,

usually according to a system.

to remember

something.

A time when a particular situation makes it possible to do

or achieve something.

A feeling of not suffering or worrying so much; a feeling of being less unhappy.

An act of travelling from one

place to another, especially

when they are far apart.

To gather closely

together, usually because

of cold or fear.

It means that a person

is very excited and

cannot wait to stay that

thing.

comforted

burst

recognizes huddle

journey

opportunities

Lesson 22 My Diary from Here to There.

Label the map according to the definition.

To know someone or

something because you have

seen, heard, or experienced

them before.

Lesson 23 The Cricket in Times Square.

Look at the words, read the definition and solve the crossword.

1. Noble: moral in an honest, brave, and kind way.

2. Stingy: unwilling to spend money.

3. Pathetic: causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or sometimes lack of

respect, especially because a person or an animal is suffering.

4. Resolved: to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficulty.

5. Fidget: to make continuous, small movements that annoy other people

6. Suspicion: a belief or idea that something may be true.

7. Scrounging: to get things, especially money or food, by asking for them

instead of buying them or working for them.

8. Forlornly: alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for.

1. “I have a …………………….. you won´t go

hungry anymore”

5. Have you ……………………… the problem of

transport yet?

2 The drenched kitten looked

………………………………….

6. Peter is always …………………………. free

meals off us.

3 This family is very …………………… with

food.

7. She sat ………………………… looking out to

sea.

4. The hungry dog was …………………….

through the garbage cans for food.

8. His friends believe they are fighting

for a ……………………….. cause.

LESSON 24 Mangrove Wilderness.

Find the following words in the mangrove: remarkable, extract, stealthy,

advantage, withstand and suitable

Then, write the correct word to the definition.

__________________ unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth

mentioning.

__________________to remove or take out something.

_________________ movement that is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or

heard, or secret action.

__________________to use the good things in a situation.

__________________ to bear or not be changed by something, or to oppose a

person or thing successfully.

__________________ acceptable or right for someone or something.

__________________:having a

lot of complicated decoration.

Lesson 25 Welcome to China Town.

Find these words: misfortune, expectantly, symbolize, ornate, festive, gorgeous,

reconstruct, vigorously and aspects, and destinations.

Now, read the definitions and fill in the gaps using the words from the puzzle.

_____________________:

The place where someone is

going or where something is

being sent or taken.

_________________: One

part of a situation, problem

and subject.

__________________: bad

luck, or an unlucky event. ____________________:to

build or create again something

that has been damaged or

destroyed.

____________________________: having or

producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a

festival or other special occasion.

____________:to

represent something.

________________: very

beautiful or pleasant.

______________:very

forceful or energetic.

________________: thinking that

something pleasant or exciting is going to

happen.

O U S

Lesson 26 Dragons and Dinosaurs

____________:

a machine or

piece of

equipment that

looks strange.

_____________: go below or make

something go below the surface

of the sea or a river or lake.

______________: to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do.

__________________: strange in a frightening

and mysterious way.

____________: very large in size, amount, or number.

__________________:

a thing that blocks

one’s way or prevents

or hinders progress.

_______________: graceful and attractive in

appearance or behavior.

_______________ involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand.

Elegant

Obstacles

complicated

contraption

Massive.

Roamed

Eerie Submerged

Help the dinosaurs to place the correct words to

their definitions.

Lesson 27 Grand Canyon: A trail Through Time.

Can you complete the words? Then read the definitions.

Now complete the sentences using the words from the box.

1. The Grand Canyon has exposed rock ___________________ with fossils.

2. Visitors to this ____________ place are rewarded with amazing sight.

3. The ____________ waters from Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls

in the world.

4. Since _______ times, the river has been ____________ the rock there.

5. Wet rock _____________ where sunshine reaches it.

6. You may be ______________ after all the hiking you’ll be doing to see it all.

A B C D E G I L M N O R S T U W X Y

7 9 17 6 4 22 20 11 1 3 19 5 8 21 10 24 2 16

__ __ __ __ __::very tired, especially after working hard for a long time. __ __ __ __ __ __ __::belonging to a period of history that is

thousands of years in the past.

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ _: a soldier whose job is to guard something. __ __ __ __ __ __ _ :far away in space or time.

__ __ __ __ __ __ :to shine. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __: to fix something firmly into a substance or

solid object.

__ __ __ __ __ : to rub away gradually.

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __: to fall quickly and in large amounts.

____________:

extremely large.

____________:

having beautiful

natural scenery.

____________:

decorated in an

unusual style

that shows

imagination.

____________:

showing friendly

feelings for

somebody.

______________:

friendly, but formal

and polite.

________________:

something that is extremely large and often extremely powerful.

______________:

something that seems to exist but in fact does not, or seems to be something that it is not.

Lesson 28 The Bunyans

Fill in the gaps; write the correct word for each definition.

HEARTY

ILLUSION CORDIALLY

COLOSSAL

BEHEMOTH

SCENIC FANCIFUL

Lesson 29 John Muir and Stickeen

______________:

special, good or

unusual and

therefore worth

remembering or

easy to

remember.

____________:

if you are

determined to

do something,

you have made

a firm decision

to do it.

______________:

careful, often in a

way that suggests

good manners.

______________:

working hard at

something

because it is very

important.

____________________:

deserving pity or causing

you to feel pity, deserving

pity or causing you to feel

pity.

_____________:to

treat somebody with

too much care and

attention.

_____________:

to experience and

deal with

something that is

painful or

unpleasant,

especially without

complaining.

Find the following words: memorable, determined,

endured, dainty, pitiful, dedicated, and coddled.

Then place the words in the correct definition.

Write the correct

word in the bubbles.

Lesson 30Discovering

Scrutinize

Estimate

Vicinity

Abruptly

Dubious

Descend

Frantically

distinguished

Verify

__________:

Very

successful

and admired

by other

people.

_____________

:To check that

something is

true or accurate.

___________:To

know, recognize or

understand something,

especially something

that is not obvious.

____________:not certain

and slightly suspicious about

something; not knowing

whether something is good or

bad.

____________: Tocome or go down from a higher to a lower level

__________: Done quickly

and with a lot of activity, but in a way that is not

very well organized.

_________:The area around a particular

place

____________:Sudden and unexpected, often in an

unpleasant way.

____________:To look at or

examine somebody/something carefully.

___________:a judgment that you make without

having the exact details or figures about the size, amount, cost, etc. of

something.

Discern