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Unit 1: Collection 4
Vocabulary Development
SKILL BUILDER
The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind Ray Bradbury
Activity 1: Semantic Mapping
Creating a semantic map can help you represent different types of word
knowledge in graphic form. Based on the example, create a semantic map for
each of these vocabulary words from “The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind” on your
own paper: acclaimed, sustain, monotony, enduring.
Example
Activity 2: Exploring Deeper Meanings
Choose the statement that provides an accurate example of the meaning of each
vocabulary word.
1. acclaimed
A) Both critics and audiences loved that movie.
B) I know you will love reading this book; all my friends enjoyed it.
2. sustain
A) The tree branch could no longer hold under the strength of the wind.
B) A healthy diet will keep your body strong and active.
3. monotony
A) Toni liked that song so much, she played it over and over.
B) I am tired of eating sandwiches for lunch every day.
4. enduring
A) My grandmother’s friendship with her best friend has lasted more than forty
years.
B) This watch should last you for a lifetime, if not longer.
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Unit 1: Collection 4, Vocabulary Development continued
Activity 3: Changing Contexts
Each vocabulary word from “The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind” is used at least
once in the following sentences. Fill in each word where it best fits the context.
Example The monotony of addressing the envelopes began to make me sleepy.
lurked
acclaimed
sustain
monotony
enduring
5. The mayor _______________________ the heroic efforts of the city’s police and
fire departments.
6. I do not know how much longer I can ______________________ this yoga
position.
7. My grandfather wrote a poem about his _______________________ love for my
grandmother.
8. My brother _______________________ behind the bushes, ready to jump out at the
children.
9. We must get up and stretch to relieve the _______________________ of sitting all
day.
10. Sam is proud of his family’s _______________________ traditions.
11. My little sister _______________________ in the dark, hoping to jump out and
frighten us.
12. After seeing that wonderful movie, I can understand why the director was
_______________________ at the film festival.
13. We stopped at a park near the highway to relieve the _______________________
of the long car drive.
14. Winning a race requires you to _______________________ a quick running pace.
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