(n) the movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
portrayal | description | depiction
Characterization
story path | plot structure | storyline
Narrative arc or plot map
representation | symbol | meaning
Symbolism
message | lesson | meaning
Theme
attitude | voice | approach
Tone
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croissant?
croissant?
Does the water cycle happen in all environments?
Yes, the water cycle happens in all environments, even deserts.
Kelly,
Kelly,
to collapse
v. to fall down or give way suddenly
to hesitate
v. to pause because you are unsure what to do
to scurry
v. to move quickly with short fast steps
to shoulder
v. to take on or carry a burden or responsibility
to veer
v. to suddenly change direction
want
veux
Why is the water cycle important?
The water cycle is important because water is always moving and being recycled.
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Evaporation
(n) the process in which liquid water changes into water vapor.
Narrative arc or plot map
How a story begins, builds, reaches a problem, and ends. Example: The narrative arc shows the character facing a problem and solving it.
Symbolism
When something in a story represents something else, like an idea or feeling. Example: The broken chain is symbolism for freedom in the story.
Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject or characters; it is how the writing sounds (serious, cheerful, angry, etc.). Example: The tone is serious when the author describes the danger carefully.
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imagery | comparison | expression
Figurative language
feeling | atmosphere | emotion
Mood
caramel?
caramel?
Dad,
Papa,
Hey
Papa,
relief
n. a feeling of comfort when a worry or problem is gone
rhythm
n. a repeated pattern of sounds, beats, or movement
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to scan
v. looked over quickly to find information
want
veux
What causes evaporation?
The heat from the sun causes evaporation.
What does the liquid water turn into?
The liquid water turns into water vapor.
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Transpiration
(n) the process by which plants release water vapor into the air.
Figurative language
Language that uses comparisons or images to help the reader understand ideas (not meant to be taken literally). Example: When the author says “time flew,” that is figurative language.
Mood
The feeling a story creates for the reader. Example: The mood is joyful when the characters celebrate together.
How are you doing today?
Comment ça va aujourd'hui ?
Into the Air
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caramel?
caramel?
fierce
adj. very strong, intense, or aggressive
goes
va
How
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some
du
surrounded
adj. having people or things all around
to protest
v. spoke or acted against something
to strengthen
v. made stronger
today?
aujourd'hui?
What do plants do with some of the water they use?
Plants release some of the water as water vapor.
Where does that water go next?
The water vapor goes into the atmosphere and continues in the water cycle.
Condensation
(n) the process in which water vapor cools and changes into tiny water droplets.
defeat
To prevent a person’s success. The hard test did not defeat her because she kept trying.
discourage
To take away hope or confidence. The coach did not discourage the team after a mistake.
lap
To wash against something gently. Small waves lap against the side of the boat.
Academic / Literary Words
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Fine,
Bien,
goes
va
How
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refuge
n. a safe place that offers protection
restlessly
adv. in a worried way that makes it hard to stay still
thank you!
merci
to object
v. said that you disagreed
today?
aujourd'hui?
What forms when that happens?
Water droplets form.
What happens when water vapor cools off?
Water vapor cools off and condenses onto very small particles like dust.
Precipitation
(n) water that falls from clouds to Earth.
demonstration
A presentation that shows how something works. The teacher gave a demonstration of the science experiment.
preserve
To keep something safe or save it. The museum works to preserve old paintings.
table
An orderly way to organize information in rows and columns. We made a table to organize the results.
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chronological
adj. arranged in the order that events happened
conflict
n. a struggle, problem, or disagreement
Fine,
Bien,
foreshadowing
n. clues that hint about what will happen later in a story
historical fiction
n. a story set in the past that mixes real history with made-up characters or events
hungry?
faim?
thank you!
merci
What can this fall as?
Precipitation can fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
What happens when water droplets or ice crystals become too heavy?
Water droplets or ice crystals become too heavy, and gravity pulls them down.
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Surface Runoff
(n) water that flows over the surface of the land.
Are
Es-
hungry?
faim?
influence
n. the power to affect someone's actions or thinking
motivation
n. the reason why a character acts in a certain way
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Pas
perspective
n. the way a person sees or thinks about something
really
vraiment
territory
n. an area of land controlled by a group or country
What happens to some of the water on land?
Some of the water flows over the surface of the land.
Where does this water flow?
It flows into streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
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Groundwater
(n) water found beneath Earth's surface.
How are you doing back there?
Comment ça va là-bas ?
back
là
goes
va
homeland
n. the country or place a person thinks of as home
How
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it
ça
Not
Pas
opposition
n. resistance or disagreement against something
really
vraiment
there?
bas?
What happens to some of the water on land?
Some of the water seeps into the ground.
Where does this water go underground?
It becomes groundwater below the surface.
How are you doing back there?
Comment ça va là-bas ?
Fine!
Bien!
goes
va
How
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ça
Level 1 Words
back
là
Fine!
Bien!
migrate
(v.) to move from one place to another to live
refugee
(n.) a person forced to leave their country because of danger or war
there?
bas?
conflict
(n.) a serious disagreement or fighting between groups
crisis
(n.) a difficult or dangerous situation that needs action
drought
(n.) a long period with little or no rain
survival
(n.) the act of staying alive during danger or hardship
aid
(n.) help given to people in need
community
(n.) a group of people living in the same area
famine
(n.) a severe shortage of food affecting many people
resource
(n.) something useful that people need or use
access
(n.) the ability to get, use, or reach something
region
(n.) a large area of land with common features
Level 2 Words
displacement
(n.) being forced to leave your home or community
perseverance
(n.) continuing to work toward a goal despite challenges
resilience
(n.) the ability to recover from difficulties
contamination
(n.) the presence of harmful substances that make something unsafe
humanitarian
(adj.) related to helping people who are suffering
infrastructure
(n.) the basic systems a society needs such as roads and water
sanitation
(n.) systems and practices that keep people and places clean
advocate
(n.) a person who supports a cause or speaks up for others
distribution
(n.) the process of delivering or spreading things to people
scarcity
(n.) a shortage of something that is needed
territory
(n.) an area of land controlled by a group or country
opposition
(n.) resistance or disagreement against a person or idea
Level 3 Words
asylum
(n.) protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger
instability
(n.) a condition in which things are uncertain or likely to change
persecution
(n.) unfair treatment of people because of who they are or what they believe
deprivation
(n.) the lack of basic needs or necessities
rehabilitation
(n.) the process of helping someone recover or rebuild
sustainability
(n.) the ability to continue something without running out of resources
vulnerability
(n.) the state of being easily harmed or affected
displacement camp
(n.) a temporary place where displaced people live
humanitarianism
(n.) the belief in helping people who are suffering
intervention
(n.) action taken to improve or change a situation
reconstruction
(n.) the rebuilding of something that was damaged or destroyed
accountability
(n.) the responsibility for actions and decisions
infrastructure development
(n.) the improvement of roads, water systems, and other public services.
marginalized
(adj.) treated as less important or pushed to the edge of society
socioeconomic
(adj.) related to both social and economic conditions
