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Anchor Page: HONEST
Anchor Word: Honest
This is the definition
of the anchor word.
This is the antonym or
opposite of the anchor word.
These words are synonyms
or can be exchanged with
the anchor word.
To tell the truth
To play fair
To lie or cheat
honorable (do the right thing)
ethical (have morals)
sincere (mean what you say)
righteous (share with others
what’s right)
trustworthy (can be
counted on)
straightforward (honest
and open)
conscientious (care about
doing the right thing)
dependable (can rely on)
reliable (can count on)
truthful (honest)
moral (follow what’s right)
Think about these words. What connection can you make to these words?
Write or draw a picture of your connection.
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Word Exchange: HONEST
It is important to do the honorable thing when faced with a difficult decision.
Being a judge means you’re willing to make strong ethical decisions.
It is critical to be sincere when making an apology.
Johan expressed righteous anger to his parents over his low allowance.
When you’re trustworthy, people will share personal information.
He was straightforward in his approach to solving the disagreement.
Finnegan was conscientious when counting change from the store’s money drawer.
People hired movers from Delancey Street because of their reputation as dependable.
Tina was reliable and therefore a good person to hire as a pet sitter.
Fables have morals that teach the reader life lessons.
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Quick Read: HONEST
Directions: Underline words in the selection that mean the same as the word in bold.
Honest
There are many ways to be honest. “Putting in an honest day’s work” means you are hard working,
reliable, and dependable. Friends and family can count on you to finish the job and do the right
thing. It is also honorable and ethical to tell the truth. Sometimes telling the truth can be difficult.
It’s not easy sometimes to be straightforward. Sometimes people lie so they don’t get in trouble. It is
better to answer sincerely. Being stuck between telling a lie or the truth is called a “moral dilemma.”
Have you ever heard the saying, “Honesty is the best policy”? Being straightforward and truthful is
best. To have a good character, it is essential to be trustworthy and conscientious.
Draw a picture, using the author’s words, to help you remember the meaning of the word honest.
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Extended Read: HONEST
Honest
One morning, just as the sun was rising, the king, a man with strong morals, summoned his
two sons to the center of the village. “Why did you awaken us so early, Father?” mumbled Ecru, as he
crossed his arms and flopped onto the soft, wet ground. “Ugh! Now my new pair of pants is ruined!”
Before Ecru could stand up and trudge off, Jade cut in. “Father, isn’t the sunrise beautiful?” He knew
if Ecru left it would be a sign of disrespect to the king, an action that could lead to banishment. The
king stared at both his sons for a long time. He loved both sons equally. Yet, they were as different
as day is to night. Ecru was strong physically. Jade understood nature. Finally, after a deep sigh, the
king slowly announced the reason they had been asked to come meet with him. “In the morning, you
will race. The first honorable son to reach the finish line will be our next king. Now go prepare for the
race.”
Both boys quickly turned and headed home. Ecru was the first to break the silence. “You have
no way of winning, Jade. I am both stronger and faster than you. You have never beat me in anything.
I am sorry, brother, but I am destined to be the next king.” Ecru revealed a self-assured smile. Turning
unexpectedly, Ecru headed toward the supply store before Jade could respond.
Too distracted to think about why Ecru was not heading home, Jade allowed his mind to be
filled with thoughts of the upcoming race. To be honest, he knew what Ecru was saying was truthful.
Jade had never won a race against his younger brother. He never understood why. Isn’t the oldest
supposed to be the best at everything? Yet, it seemed like each time he tried to win, some terrible
accident would cause him to lose.
The next day the entire village turned out for the race. As Jade strode toward the starting
line he saw Ecru in the distance, speaking to the village blacksmith. “That’s strange,” Jade whispered
to himself. “I did not realize they were friends.” Deep inside, he questioned Ecru’s ability to remain
ethical, knowing how badly Ecru wanted to be king. “I’m just imagining things. My younger brother is
a man of honor and I have always found him to be trustworthy.”
Just as the race was about to begin, Ecru rushed to the starting line and joined his brother.
“Brother, may the best man win,” said Jade, as he extended his hand. He was shocked when Ecru
refused to shake it. “You are pathetic. This is a serious race. If you can’t take the heat,” Ecru sneered
and leaned close to Jade’s face, “just stay out of my way!” Before Jade could reply, the whistle blew,
signaling the start of the race.
Both boys leaped into action as the crowd cheered wildly. The three-mile course led up a hill
and through a small patch of woods before ending beside the river’s edge, where their father waited.
Most of the race was available for the viewing of all the villagers. However, the wooded path was
closed off to all observers. To everyone’s surprise, Jade was in the lead. His long legs easily covered
the ground, causing him to distance himself from his younger brother with each passing second.
Jade looked backed and noticed that his brother did not appear to be distressed by his ever-growing
lead. “Maybe he is happy for me,” Jade thought to himself. A few moments later he was the first
to reach the woods. Tired from pushing himself, he decided to stop long enough to get a drink of
water from a familiar stream. As he stooped down to quench his thirst he heard a noise behind him.
Suddenly he felt two arms grab him as a large sack was placed over his head. He struggled to free
himself. Cries of help were muffled by the sack that prevented him from seeing his attackers. Bracing
for a blow to his body, he was surprised when the robbers held his legs and snatched his only pair
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Spicy Sentences: HONEST
Create 3-5 Spicy Sentences using your exchange words.
How spicy is your writing?
Questions can help you create spicy (interesting) sentences.
Who did what? Where? When? Why? How?
Using these questions will help strengthen your writing by giving the reader greater details.
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Honest
Generous
Persevere
diligence
sincerity
plentiful
committed
trustworthy
bountiful
persistence
straightforward
big-hearted
staying power
conscientious
concerned
diligent
dependable
considerate
loyal
reliable
unselfish
steadfast
truthful
lavish
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Word Selector:
ethical unselfish tenacity straightforward magnanimous committed
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conscientious big-hearted steadfast
reliable plentiful persistence honorable
lavish
diligence
1. The referee was thought of as _______________ because he made the right calls.
2. The manager was _______________________ about the employee’s attendance policy.
3. Known as a ___________________ student, Destiny always turned in her work.
4. People expect mail carriers to be ___________________.
5. Jonathan’s actions were __________________ when he didn’t leave his friends behind.
6. The homeless man was _____________when he shared his food with a stranger.
7. Receiving a _________________________amount of donations, the shelter was able to
help a vast amount of people.
8. The tall __________________ wrestler visited the children’s hospital to sign autographs.
9. A ____________________bag of candy when trick-or-treating means a good night.
10. Celebrities are often given _____________________gifts for their birthdays.
11. The dalmatian showed ____________________when digging for his bone.
12. Cali was a __________________customer of her favorite cereal.
13. Manuel was ___________ to getting good grades so he could get into college.
14. Mountain climbers show great __________________when trying to reach the top of
a mountain.
15. With great _________________ the squirrel gathered all the available acorns for his
winter supply.
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Quick Read: ASSESSMENT
Greedy
Do you know when or if you’re being greedy? There are different ways to think about
being greedy or selfish. Here are some ways to figure out whether you exhibit behaviors
that can be called self-indulgent, money-grubbing, or egotistical. When people recognize
this trait they can often change it, if they want to. Do you like to share things or money? If
you said no, this can be one sign that people may consider you stingy. If you don’t like to
share money, this can be called being miserly, penny-pinching, or tight. Now, if it’s things
or objects you don’t want to share or if you care more about things than people, you may
be considered materialistic. Then there is the type of greed that occurs when it is hard
to have just one or a few of something you like. When you have a voracious, insatiable
appetite (for things or money) it can be difficult to feel satisfied, especially with those
things you enjoy the most.
Nice
Animals that are waiting to be adopted often end up in a foster home. A foster home is a
short-term place where animals live while waiting for a permanent home. Dogs are one
type of fostered animal. In their temporary home, they will be taught how to behave in
a civil and courteous way toward people and other animals. Fostering animals requires
compassionate and tolerant humans. This environment creates a sociable, respectful
animal and therefore a more adoptable pet. People who foster animals do not get paid.
They do it because they are humane and unselfish in their desire to help animals. Once
the dog’s sweet nature comes out, they need a chivalrous pet lover to come along. A good
match happens when a family and foster dog get along and the human is agreeable to
the small adoption fee. Once they are all in agreement, the new family can take home the
newest member of their family. This gracious act creates a “fur-ever” home for the new,
very thankful pet.
Lazy
Animals are fascinating to watch as they behave in a variety of ways. Some animals are
stealthy and move quickly, while others can be considered sluggish or slothful. Many
animals move slowly or barely at all. Hippos are lackadaisical, often appearing weary or
asleep when wading in the water. The koala bear spends 75 percent of its day inactive
and listlessly dozing. Brown bats are mostly idle, awake for only four hours a day and also
hibernating half of the year. Sloths are arguably the most lethargic and unmotivated in the
animal kingdom. Many refer to them as the couch potatoes of treetop animals. Watching
animals, even when they barely move, can be really interesting.
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Greedy
Nice
Lazy
idle
compassionate
slothful
civil
tolerant
sluggish
materialistic
humane
self-indulgent
stingy
gluttony
unmotivated
tight
courteous
penny-pinching
miserly
agreeable
considerate
lethargic
sociable
inactive
weary
unselfish
sweet-natured
insatiable
listless
couch potato
inattentive
gracious
respectful
money-grubbing
chivalrous
lackadaisical
egotistical
diplomatic
selfish
voracious
thoughtful
sluggish
lethargic
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Performance: GREEDY, NICE, LAZY
Rubric
Score 3
Use 8-10 words accurately
(make sense and sound right)
in more than one paragraph.
Score 2
Use 5-7 words accurately
(make sense and sound right)
in one paragraph.
Score 1
Use less than 5 words or word
usage doesn’t make sense or
sound right.
Your task: You enjoy reading and listening to stories. Your school’s PTA is sponsoring an Inspiring Writer
Contest. Your task is to retell your favorite story (e.g. fairy tale, myth, or legend) with a different ending.
Your teacher will select the story that shows the most creativity and submit it in the contest.
stingy
chivalrous
courteous
miserly
money-grubbing
compassionate
thoughtful
unselfish
couch-potato
sweet-natured
agreeable
egotistical
gluttony
sociable
diplomatic
slothful
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OSWS Choice Board Review
Write a song, poem, or
commercial using words from
any of the anchor lists.
Draw a picture, graph, map,
captions, title, or other visual
to enhance the reading
selections. Label your visual
so the reader knows more
about the text through this
additional feature.
Analyze the main character
of a selection. Describe the
main character’s thoughts,
feelings, actions, and attitudes.
Incorporate vocabulary
from the selection into your
description.
Select five important words
from the text. Discuss why
these words are important
to the text.
Change part or parts of
the text. Discuss what
you changed and why.
Examples of parts you can
change: the beginning,
middle, or end, main character,
key events, problem, or
solution.
Write a summary of the text.
Write a letter about the
character, topic, or anchor
word to a classmate or
your teacher.
Interview a friend. Ask each
other four questions
about your reading. Record
your answers.
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Describe at least one causeand-effect relationship in the
text. Use details from the text
to explain the relationship.