English Vocabulary · Grade 1 Live Review Preview
1st Grade Vocabulary Words
First-grade vocabulary grows from phonics into fluent reading. Children meet common sight words, irregular spellings, useful classroom language, and everyday words that help them understand stories and simple informational texts.
These 300 words do not repeat the Phonics/CVC level. The list is informed by the supplied high-frequency-word poster and public first-grade vocabulary references, then reorganized into original lessons with newly written meanings, examples, reading, and questions.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | school | nounlong oo spelling | 学校 | Our school has a bright library. |
| 2 | friend | nounless-common e spelling | 友だち | My friend saved a seat for me. |
| 3 | children | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 子どもたち | The children listened to the story. |
| 4 | book | nounshort oo spelling | 本 | I borrowed a book about whales. |
| 5 | look | verbshort oo spelling | 見る | Look at the rainbow above the trees. |
| 6 | teacher | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 先生 | Our teacher showed us a new song. |
| 7 | read | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 読む | I read one page before bed. |
| 8 | write | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 書く | Please write your name on the card. |
| 9 | lesson | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 授業 | The math lesson was about shapes. |
| 10 | letter | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 文字 | The letter B begins the word bird. |
The Lost Book
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
At school, Ana cannot find her book. Her friend asks the other children to look under their desks. They find the book beside the art shelf.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Ana lose?
Ana lost her book.
2. Who helps Ana?
Her friend and the other children help her.
3. Where was the book?
The book was beside the art shelf.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our ___ has a bright library.
Answer: school
2. My ___ saved a seat for me.
Answer: friend
3. The ___ listened to the story.
Answer: children
4. I borrowed a ___ about whales.
Answer: book
5. ___ at the rainbow above the trees.
Answer: look
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | pencil | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 鉛筆 | I sharpened my pencil before class. |
| 12 | paper | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 紙 | We folded the paper into a boat. |
| 13 | picture | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 絵 | Mina drew a picture of her dog. |
| 14 | story | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 物語 | The story ended with a surprise. |
| 15 | learn | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 学ぶ | We learn new words by reading. |
| 16 | share | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 分ける | Please share the crayons with Leo. |
| 17 | kind | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 親切な | It was kind of Ana to help. |
| 18 | play | verblong a spelling | 遊ぶ | The children play outside after lunch. |
| 19 | please | interjectionlong e spelling | お願いします | Please pass the blue pencil. |
| 20 | new | adjectivelong u spelling | 新しい | Kai wore his new shoes to school. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Mina drew a ___ of her dog.
Answer: picture
2. The ___ ended with a surprise.
Answer: story
3. We ___ new words by reading.
Answer: learn
4. Please ___ the crayons with Leo.
Answer: share
5. It was ___ of Ana to help.
Answer: kind
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | day | nounlong a spelling | 日 | It rained for most of the day. |
| 22 | first | adjectiveer sound spelling | 最初の | Mia was the first child in line. |
| 23 | next | adjectivehigh-frequency CVCC word | 次の | Turn to the next page in your book. |
| 24 | after | prepositioner sound spelling | 後で | We washed the brushes after art class. |
| 25 | before | prepositionaw sound spelling | 前に | Put on your coat before you leave. |
| 26 | with | prepositionvoiced th spelling | 1. 一緒に 2. と | I walked to school with my sister. |
| 27 | they | pronounlong a spelling | 1. 彼ら 2. 彼女ら | They planted seeds in the garden. |
| 28 | we | pronounlong e spelling | 私たち | We built a tower from blocks. |
| 29 | our | determinerow sound spelling | 私たちの | Our classroom has a reading corner. |
| 30 | together | adverbGrade 1 high-utility word | 一緒に | The partners worked together on the puzzle. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I walked to school ___ my sister.
Answer: with
2. ___ planted seeds in the garden.
Answer: they
3. ___ built a tower from blocks.
Answer: we
4. ___ classroom has a reading corner.
Answer: our
5. The partners worked ___ on the puzzle.
Answer: together
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | am | verbhigh-frequency VC word | 1. れる 2. られる 3. 午前 | I am ready to begin the game. |
| 32 | an | determinerhigh-frequency VC word | ある | We saw an owl in the tree. |
| 33 | at | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | 1. …で 2. … に 3. に | Meet me at the library door. |
| 34 | if | conjunctionhigh-frequency VC word | 1. かどうか 2. か | We will picnic if the sun shines. |
| 35 | in | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | 1. に 2. の中に 3. で | The crayons are in the green box. |
| 36 | it | pronounhigh-frequency VC word | 1. これ 2. それ 3. あれ | The puppy yawned because it was tired. |
| 37 | off | adverbhigh-frequency VC word | 外 | The toy rolled off the table. |
| 38 | on | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | 1. …の上に 2. 上 | Your lunch is on the counter. |
| 39 | up | adverbhigh-frequency VC word | 1. 上に 2. 上 | The balloon floated up into the sky. |
| 40 | us | pronounhigh-frequency VC word | 私達 | Grandma read us a funny poem. |
An Ant on the Cup
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
I am at a picnic with my family. An ant climbs up the cup and sits on its rim. Dad helps us move the food to a clean table.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where is the speaker?
The speaker is at a picnic.
2. What climbs up the cup?
An ant climbs up the cup.
3. Who helps the family?
Dad helps the family.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Your lunch is ___ the counter.
Answer: on
2. The balloon floated ___ into the sky.
Answer: up
3. Grandma read ___ a funny poem.
Answer: us
4. I ___ ready to begin the game.
Answer: am
5. We saw ___ owl in the tree.
Answer: an
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | had | verbshort a · CVC | 1. 持つ 2. ある 3. いる | The rabbit had a soft brown coat. |
| 42 | sat | verbshort a · CVC | 1. 土 2. 土曜 | We sat quietly on the carpet. |
| 43 | fell | verbshort e · CVC | 伐採 | One yellow leaf fell from the tree. |
| 44 | well | adverbshort e · CVC | 元気 | Nora played the song very well. |
| 45 | miss | verbshort i · CVC | 1. 憧れる 2. 恋い慕う 3. 寂しがる | I miss my cousin when she travels. |
| 46 | will | verbshort i · CVC | 1. 希望 2. 望む 3. 願う | We will visit the museum tomorrow. |
| 47 | mum | nounshort u · CVC | 1. お母さん 2. ママ 3. 母 | My mum packed fruit for our picnic. |
| 48 | as | conjunctionhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | 1. …と 2. と | We waved as the bus drove away. |
| 49 | is | verbhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | は | The smallest shell is white. |
| 50 | has | verbhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | 1. 持つ 2. ある 3. いる | The spider has eight legs. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The rabbit ___ a soft brown coat.
Answer: had
2. We ___ quietly on the carpet.
Answer: sat
3. One yellow leaf ___ from the tree.
Answer: fell
4. Nora played the song very ___.
Answer: well
5. I ___ my cousin when she travels.
Answer: miss
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | his | determinerhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | 1. 彼の 2. 彼 | Leo placed his hat on the hook. |
| 52 | he's | pronounhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | 彼は | He's waiting beside the school gate. |
| 53 | eggs | nounhigh-frequency VCC word | 1. 卵 2. 玉子 | The hen laid three eggs in the nest. |
| 54 | end | nounhigh-frequency VCC word | 1. 終了 2. 終わり 3. 終い | We clapped at the end of the play. |
| 55 | it's | pronounhigh-frequency VCC word | です | It's almost time for lunch. |
| 56 | just | adverbhigh-frequency CVCC word | 1. 只 2. ただ 3. に過ぎない | The school bell just rang. |
| 57 | let's | verbhigh-frequency CVCC word | 上げる | Let's build a house with these blocks. |
| 58 | lots | pronounhigh-frequency CVCC word | 宿命 | We found lots of shells on the beach. |
| 59 | went | verbhigh-frequency CVCC word | なる | Our class went to the zoo. |
| 60 | from | prepositioninitial consonant blend | 1. から 2. より | This postcard came from my aunt. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Leo placed ___ hat on the hook.
Answer: his
2. ___ waiting beside the school gate.
Answer: he's
3. The hen laid three ___ in the nest.
Answer: eggs
4. We clapped at the ___ of the play.
Answer: end
5. ___ almost time for lunch.
Answer: it's
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | gran | nouninitial consonant blend | 1. 祖母 2. お婆さん 3. お婆ちゃん | My gran grows tomatoes in her garden. |
| 62 | still | adverbinitial consonant blend | 1. まだ 2. もっと 3. より | The baby is still asleep. |
| 63 | than | conjunctionvoiced th spelling | 1. …より 2. より | A whale is larger than a dolphin. |
| 64 | that's | pronounvoiced th spelling | 1. つまり 2. すなわち | That's the tallest tree in the park. |
| 65 | the | determinervoiced th spelling | 1. その 2. 正しく 3. 正に | Please close the door quietly. |
| 66 | them | pronounvoiced th spelling | 彼らを | The teacher gave them each a sticker. |
| 67 | thing | noununvoiced th spelling | 1. 物 2. 物件 3. 事 | The shiny thing under the chair was a coin. |
| 68 | think | verbunvoiced th spelling | 1. 考える 2. 思考する 3. 思索する | Think carefully before you choose an answer. |
| 69 | things | noununvoiced th spelling | 1. 物 2. ものごと | Put your things inside your backpack. |
| 70 | which | pronounw or wh spelling | 1. …の 2. の | Which color would you like to use? |
The Thinking Game
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“That’s the mystery box,” says Eva. She asks her friends to think about the thing inside it. One clue tells them that it is round and bounces.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What does Eva show her friends?
Eva shows them a mystery box.
2. What must the friends do?
They must think about the thing inside.
3. What does the hidden object do?
The hidden object bounces.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ the tallest tree in the park.
Answer: that's
2. Please close ___ door quietly.
Answer: the
3. The teacher gave ___ each a sticker.
Answer: them
4. The shiny ___ under the chair was a coin.
Answer: thing
5. ___ carefully before you choose an answer.
Answer: think
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | long | adjectiveng spelling | 長い | The giraffe has a long neck. |
| 72 | along | prepositionng spelling | 1. に沿って 2. 沿う | We walked along the river path. |
| 73 | king | nounng spelling | 1. 国王 2. 王様 3. 王 | The kind king listened to his people. |
| 74 | have | verbv spelling | 1. 持つ 2. ある 3. いる | I have two library books. |
| 75 | live | verbv spelling | 1. 生きる 2. 暮らす | Many fish live in this pond. |
| 76 | lived | verbv spelling | 1. 生きる 2. 暮らす | My grandfather lived near the sea. |
| 77 | came | verblong a spelling | 鉛 | A blue bird came to the feeder. |
| 78 | gave | verblong a spelling | 1. あげる 2. 差し上げる 3. 与える | Mia gave her friend a card. |
| 79 | made | verblong a spelling | 1. する 2. 原因になる | We made paper flowers for the wall. |
| 80 | place | nounlong a spelling | 1. 場所 2. 位置 3. 所 | This shady place is good for a picnic. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. My grandfather ___ near the sea.
Answer: lived
2. A blue bird ___ to the feeder.
Answer: came
3. Mia ___ her friend a card.
Answer: gave
4. We ___ paper flowers for the wall.
Answer: made
5. This shady ___ is good for a picnic.
Answer: place
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | take | verblong a spelling | 1. 運ぶ 2. 取る | Take your cup to the sink. |
| 82 | may | verblong a spelling | してもいい | You may choose one game to play. |
| 83 | say | verblong a spelling | 1. 言う 2. 申す 3. 語る | Please say the word slowly. |
| 84 | way | nounlong a spelling | 道 | This is the safest way home. |
| 85 | away | adverblong a spelling | 1. [[遠く 2. [[遠方 3. 遠くに | The rabbit hopped away from the gate. |
| 86 | great | adjectivelong a spelling | 1. 凄い 2. すばらしい 3. 素敵な | We had a great time at the fair. |
| 87 | again | adverbless-common e spelling | 1. 又 2. また 3. 再び | Please read that sentence again. |
| 88 | said | verbless-common e spelling | 1. 前記 2. 該 | Dad said dinner was ready. |
| 89 | head | nounless-common e spelling | 1. 頭 2. 頭部 | Wear a helmet to protect your head. |
| 90 | any | determinerless-common e spelling | 任意 | Do you have any questions? |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Wear a helmet to protect your ___.
Answer: head
2. Do you have ___ questions?
Answer: any
3. ___ your cup to the sink.
Answer: take
4. You ___ choose one game to play.
Answer: may
5. Please ___ the word slowly.
Answer: say
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | many | determinerless-common e spelling | 1. 多くの 2. 多い 3. 沢山 | Many stars shone above the camp. |
| 92 | i | pronounlong i spelling | 1. アイ 2. 牛の角文字 3. 私 | I packed my lunch this morning. |
| 93 | i'm | pronounlong i spelling | 私は | I'm excited about the class trip. |
| 94 | i'll | pronounlong i spelling | 病気 | I'll carry the small bag. |
| 95 | i've | pronounlong i spelling | 私は持っています | I've finished the first page. |
| 96 | giant | nounlong i spelling | 巨人 | The friendly giant lived above the clouds. |
| 97 | find | verblong i spelling | 1. 見付ける 2. 見つける | Can you find the hidden star? |
| 98 | liked | verblong i spelling | 1. …が好き 2. 好む 3. 好き | I liked the song we learned. |
| 99 | cried | verblong i spelling | 1. 泣き声 2. 泣く | The baby cried when she felt hungry. |
| 100 | inside | prepositionlong i spelling | 内部 | The kitten slept inside the box. |
Many Things to Do
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
I have many jobs before the party. I’ve filled the cups, and I’m hanging paper stars. “I’ll bring the cake next,” I tell Mom.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Why does the speaker have jobs?
The speaker is preparing for a party.
2. What has the speaker filled?
The speaker has filled the cups.
3. What will the speaker bring next?
The speaker will bring the cake next.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ stars shone above the camp.
Answer: many
2. ___ packed my lunch this morning.
Answer: i
3. ___ excited about the class trip.
Answer: i'm
4. ___ carry the small bag.
Answer: i'll
5. ___ finished the first page.
Answer: i've
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | white | adjectivelong i spelling | 1. 白 2. 白色 3. 白い | A white cloud floated above us. |
| 102 | by | prepositionlong i spelling | 1. …の側に 2. …の側で 3. 側 | I left my shoes by the door. |
| 103 | my | determinerlong i spelling | 1. 私の 2. 僕の 3. 我が | My favorite color is green. |
| 104 | fly | verblong i spelling | 1. 飛ぶ 2. とぶ | Birds fly south before winter. |
| 105 | why | adverblong i spelling | 1. 何故 2. なんで 3. どうして | Why do leaves change color? |
| 106 | night | nounlong i spelling | 夜 | We saw the moon at night. |
| 107 | right | adjectivelong i spelling | 1. 訂正する 2. そう | You chose the right answer. |
| 108 | eyes | nounlong i spelling | 1. 目 2. 眼 3. 瞳 | The owl has large round eyes. |
| 109 | air | nounair sound spelling | 1. 空気 2. 天空 | Fresh air came through the open window. |
| 110 | bear | nounair sound spelling | 1. 熊 2. クマ | The brown bear caught a fish. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I left my shoes ___ the door.
Answer: by
2. ___ favorite color is green.
Answer: my
3. Birds ___ south before winter.
Answer: fly
4. ___ do leaves change color?
Answer: why
5. We saw the moon at ___.
Answer: night
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | their | determinerair sound spelling | 1. 彼らの 2. 彼ら | The students placed their bags on the shelf. |
| 112 | there | adverbair sound spelling | 1. そこ 2. あそこ | Please set the basket over there. |
| 113 | there's | pronounair sound spelling | 1. いる 2. ある 3. おる | There's a frog beside the pond. |
| 114 | boy | nounoi sound spelling | 1. 男の子 2. 少年 3. 坊や | The boy carried a red umbrella. |
| 115 | be | verblong e spelling | 1. 在る 2. 存在する 3. いる | Be careful near the wet floor. |
| 116 | he | pronounlong e spelling | 1. 彼 2. あの人 3. あの方 | He brought an apple for lunch. |
| 117 | me | pronounlong e spelling | 1. 私を 2. 私 | Please show me your drawing. |
| 118 | she | pronounlong e spelling | 1. 彼女 2. あの人 3. あの方 | She planted a sunflower seed. |
| 119 | began | verblong e spelling | 1. 始める 2. 開始する 3. 始まる | The concert began at seven o'clock. |
| 120 | even | adjectivelong e spelling | 平 | Place the blocks in an even row. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ carried a red umbrella.
Answer: boy
2. ___ careful near the wet floor.
Answer: be
3. ___ brought an apple for lunch.
Answer: he
4. Please show ___ your drawing.
Answer: me
5. ___ planted a sunflower seed.
Answer: she
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | we're | pronounlong e spelling | だった | We're making soup for dinner. |
| 122 | these | determinerlong e spelling | 1. この 2. これらの | These apples are sweet and crisp. |
| 123 | been | verblong e spelling | 1. れる 2. られる | We have been friends for two years. |
| 124 | feet | nounlong e spelling | 1. 足 2. フィート | My feet were warm inside my boots. |
| 125 | green | adjectivelong e spelling | 1. 緑の 2. 緑色の 3. 青い | A green frog rested on the rock. |
| 126 | keep | verblong e spelling | 1. 継続する 2. 続行する 3. 残る | Keep your ticket in a safe place. |
| 127 | need | verblong e spelling | 1. 必要する 2. …が必要 3. 要る | Plants need water and sunlight. |
| 128 | queen | nounlong e spelling | 1. 后 2. 妃 3. 王妃 | The queen waved from the carriage. |
| 129 | see | verblong e spelling | 1. 見る 2. ご覧になる 3. 拝見する | I can see a boat on the lake. |
| 130 | sleep | verblong e spelling | 1. 寝る 2. 眠る 3. お休みになる | Most children sleep during the night. |
The Sleepy Queen
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
We’re acting in a play about a queen. I see that our queen is tired and may need a rest. After a short sleep, she is ready for the final scene.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What are the children doing?
They are acting in a play.
2. What does the queen need?
The queen needs a rest.
3. What happens after her sleep?
She is ready for the final scene.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Plants ___ water and sunlight.
Answer: need
2. The ___ waved from the carriage.
Answer: queen
3. I can ___ a boat on the lake.
Answer: see
4. Most children ___ during the night.
Answer: sleep
5. ___ making soup for dinner.
Answer: we're
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | three | numberlong e spelling | 1. 三 2. 三つ 3. スリー | Three ducks swam across the pond. |
| 132 | tree | nounlong e spelling | 1. 木 2. 樹木 | A squirrel climbed the oak tree. |
| 133 | trees | nounlong e spelling | 1. 木 2. 樹木 3. きぎ | The trees gave us cool shade. |
| 134 | each | determinerlong e spelling | 1. それぞれの 2. それぞれ | Each child received a blue card. |
| 135 | eat | verblong e spelling | 1. 食べる 2. 食う 3. 召し上がる | We eat fruit with our lunch. |
| 136 | sea | nounlong e spelling | 海 | The boat sailed across the calm sea. |
| 137 | tea | nounlong e spelling | 1. 茶 2. お茶 3. 紅茶 | Grandma drank warm tea with honey. |
| 138 | baby | nounlong e spelling | 1. 赤ちゃん 2. 赤ん坊 3. 嬰児 | The baby waved both hands. |
| 139 | every | determinerlong e spelling | 1. 凡ゆる 2. 全ての 3. 其々 | We read for twenty minutes every day. |
| 140 | floppy | adjectivelong e spelling | だらしない | The puppy has two floppy ears. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We read for twenty minutes ___ day.
Answer: every
2. The puppy has two ___ ears.
Answer: floppy
3. ___ ducks swam across the pond.
Answer: three
4. A squirrel climbed the oak ___.
Answer: tree
5. The ___ gave us cool shade.
Answer: trees
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | really | adverblong e spelling | 1. まじ 2. 本当 | I really enjoyed the puppet show. |
| 142 | suddenly | adverblong e spelling | 1. 突然 2. 急に | The lights suddenly went out. |
| 143 | very | adverblong e spelling | 1. とても 2. かなり 3. 非常に | The soup was very hot. |
| 144 | people | nounlong e spelling | 1. 人々 2. 人達 3. 人 | Many people waited for the parade. |
| 145 | key | nounlong e spelling | 1. 鍵 2. かぎ | Dad used the key to open the door. |
| 146 | go | verblong o spelling | 1. 行く 2. いらっしゃる 3. 参る | We go to the playground after school. |
| 147 | no | interjectionlong o spelling | 1. はい 2. うん 3. いいえ | No, that marker is not mine. |
| 148 | so | conjunctionlong o spelling | だから | It was raining, so we played indoors. |
| 149 | old | adjectivelong o spelling | 1. 歳 2. 才 | An old bridge crossed the river. |
| 150 | cold | adjectivelong o spelling | 1. 冷たい 2. 寒い | The snow felt cold on my hand. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I ___ enjoyed the puppet show.
Answer: really
2. The lights ___ went out.
Answer: suddenly
3. The soup was ___ hot.
Answer: very
4. Many ___ waited for the parade.
Answer: people
5. Dad used the ___ to open the door.
Answer: key
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | don't | verblong o spelling | 1. な 2. …ないでください | Don't forget to bring your library book. |
| 152 | going | verblong o spelling | 1. 納まる 2. 上達 | We are going to the park. |
| 153 | most | determinerlong o spelling | 1. 最も 2. 一番たくさん | Most birds build nests for their eggs. |
| 154 | only | adverblong o spelling | 1. …だけ 2. …しか 3. だけ | Only one cookie remained on the plate. |
| 155 | over | prepositionlong o spelling | 1. 上に 2. 上 | The bird flew over the playground. |
| 156 | told | verblong o spelling | 1. 教える 2. 言う 3. 述べる | Grandpa told us a funny story. |
| 157 | clothes | nounlong o spelling | 1. 衣服 2. 服 3. 衣類 | Wet clothes hung on the line. |
| 158 | grow | verblong o spelling | 1. 成長する 2. 生長する 3. 育つ | Tiny seeds grow into tall plants. |
| 159 | know | verblong o spelling | 1. 知っている 2. 知る | I know the answer to this question. |
| 160 | snow | nounlong o spelling | 1. 雪 2. ゆき | Fresh snow covered the yard. |
Going Over the Hill
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Dad told us that we are going over the hill. Most of the path is easy, but one part is steep. We carry only what we need in our bags.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who explained the trip?
Dad explained the trip.
2. Where are they going?
They are going over the hill.
3. Why do they carry only what they need?
They want their bags to stay light.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We are ___ to the park.
Answer: going
2. ___ birds build nests for their eggs.
Answer: most
3. ___ one cookie remained on the plate.
Answer: only
4. The bird flew ___ the playground.
Answer: over
5. Grandpa ___ us a funny story.
Answer: told
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | window | nounlong o spelling | 1. 窓 2. 窓口 | Sunlight came through the window. |
| 162 | oh | interjectionlong o spelling | 1. あら 2. おや 3. ああ | Oh, I found the missing puzzle piece! |
| 163 | boat | nounlong o spelling | 1. 舟 2. ボート | The blue boat moved across the lake. |
| 164 | her | pronouner sound spelling | 1. 彼女の 2. 彼女 | I gave her the yellow flower. |
| 165 | better | adjectiveer sound spelling | 1. もっといい 2. より良い | This raincoat is better for wet weather. |
| 166 | ever | adverber sound spelling | 1. いつか 2. いつも 3. ずっと | Have you ever seen a shooting star? |
| 167 | never | adverber sound spelling | 1. 決して 2. 何時でも 3. 曾て | We never run beside the pool. |
| 168 | river | nouner sound spelling | 川 | The river flowed under the bridge. |
| 169 | under | prepositioner sound spelling | 1. 下に 2. したに 3. した | The cat hid under the chair. |
| 170 | were | verber sound spelling | 1. れる 2. られる | The children were quiet during the film. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. This raincoat is ___ for wet weather.
Answer: better
2. Have you ___ seen a shooting star?
Answer: ever
3. We ___ run beside the pool.
Answer: never
4. The ___ flowed under the bridge.
Answer: river
5. The cat hid ___ the chair.
Answer: under
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | birds | nouner sound spelling | 1. 鳥 2. 鳥類 | Bright birds visited the feeder. |
| 172 | girl | nouner sound spelling | 1. 女の子 2. 少女 3. 女子 | The girl skipped along the path. |
| 173 | work | nouner sound spelling | 1. 働く 2. 勤める | We finished our work before lunch. |
| 174 | about | prepositionow sound spelling | 1. およそ 2. 約… 3. ところ | We read a book about space. |
| 175 | around | prepositionow sound spelling | …のまわり | The children sat around the table. |
| 176 | found | verbow sound spelling | 1. 見付ける 2. 基礎 | Mia found a shell in the sand. |
| 177 | house | nounow sound spelling | 1. 家 2. 家屋 3. 建物 | Their house has a red door. |
| 178 | mouse | nounow sound spelling | 1. 鼠 2. マウス 3. ハツカネズミ | A tiny mouse ran behind the box. |
| 179 | out | adverbow sound spelling | 1. 外に 2. 留主 3. 外 | The puppy ran out through the gate. |
| 180 | round | adjectiveow sound spelling | 丸い | The moon looked large and round. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Their ___ has a red door.
Answer: house
2. A tiny ___ ran behind the box.
Answer: mouse
3. The puppy ran ___ through the gate.
Answer: out
4. The moon looked large and ___.
Answer: round
5. Bright ___ visited the feeder.
Answer: birds
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | shouted | verbow sound spelling | 叫ぶ | We shouted hello across the field. |
| 182 | down | adverbow sound spelling | 1. 下に 2. 下 | The marble rolled down the ramp. |
| 183 | how | adverbow sound spelling | 1. どのように 2. どうやって 3. どう | How did you solve the puzzle? |
| 184 | now | adverbow sound spelling | 1. 今 2. 現在 | It is time to leave now. |
| 185 | town | nounow sound spelling | 1. 都市 2. 町 3. 街 | Our town has a small train station. |
| 186 | all | determineraw sound spelling | 1. ずっと 2. 全て | All the students brought a pencil. |
| 187 | called | verbaw sound spelling | 1. 呼ぶ 2. 訪ねる 3. 訪問 | We called the kitten Pepper. |
| 188 | small | adjectiveaw sound spelling | 1. 小さい 2. 狭い 3. 小さな | A small frog sat on the leaf. |
| 189 | water | nounaw sound spelling | 1. 水をやる 2. 水 3. みず | Please fill the bottle with water. |
| 190 | saw | verbaw sound spelling | 1. 切る 2. 挽く | We saw a deer near the trees. |
The Kite Came Down
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Mina saw her kite dip toward a tree. “Pull the string down now!” her brother shouted. He showed her how to guide the kite back into the wind.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Mina see?
Mina saw her kite dip toward a tree.
2. What did her brother shout?
He shouted for her to pull the string down.
3. What did he teach her?
He taught her how to guide the kite.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ a deer near the trees.
Answer: saw
2. We ___ hello across the field.
Answer: shouted
3. The marble rolled ___ the ramp.
Answer: down
4. ___ did you solve the puzzle?
Answer: how
5. It is time to leave ___.
Answer: now
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | or | conjunctionaw sound spelling | 1. または 2. 又は 3. あるいは | Would you like milk or water? |
| 192 | for | prepositionaw sound spelling | 1. …のために 2. で | This birthday card is for you. |
| 193 | horse | nounaw sound spelling | 1. 馬 2. ウマ 3. うま | The brown horse trotted across the field. |
| 194 | morning | nounaw sound spelling | 1. 午前 2. 朝 | Birds sang outside my window this morning. |
| 195 | door | nounaw sound spelling | 1. 戸 2. 扉 3. 戸口 | Please hold the door open for Ana. |
| 196 | more | determineraw sound spelling | 1. もっと 2. …よりたくさん 3. …より多く | May I have more rice, please? |
| 197 | your | determineraw sound spelling | 1. あなたの 2. きみの 3. 君の | Put your name at the top. |
| 198 | thought | verbaw sound spelling | 1. 考え 2. 意見 3. 考慮 | I thought the puzzle was challenging. |
| 199 | of | prepositionless-common o spelling | 1. …の 2. の | A flock of birds crossed the sky. |
| 200 | gone | verbless-common o spelling | 見当たらない | The rain had gone by noon. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Would you like milk ___ water?
Answer: or
2. This birthday card is ___ you.
Answer: for
3. The brown ___ trotted across the field.
Answer: horse
4. Birds sang outside my window this ___.
Answer: morning
5. Please hold the ___ open for Ana.
Answer: door
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | stopped | verbless-common o spelling | 1. 止める 2. 止まる | The bus stopped beside the school. |
| 202 | want | verbless-common o spelling | 1. 欲しい 2. 欲する 3. 望む | I want to finish my picture. |
| 203 | wanted | verbless-common o spelling | 指名手配中 | Leo wanted the blue marker. |
| 204 | was | verbless-common o spelling | 1. れる 2. られる | The playground was empty after the rain. |
| 205 | what | pronounless-common o spelling | 1. 物 2. の 3. こと | What did you bring for lunch? |
| 206 | moon | nounlong oo spelling | 1. 月 2. つき | A full moon rose above the hill. |
| 207 | do | verblong oo spelling | 1. する 2. やる 3. なさる | Please do your best work. |
| 208 | to | prepositionlong oo spelling | 1. …へ 2. …まで 3. へ | We walked to the library. |
| 209 | who | pronounlong oo spelling | 1. 誰 2. だれ 3. どなた | Who left this note on my desk? |
| 210 | into | prepositionlong oo spelling | へ | Pour the juice into the cup. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Leo ___ the blue marker.
Answer: wanted
2. The playground ___ empty after the rain.
Answer: was
3. ___ did you bring for lunch?
Answer: what
4. A full ___ rose above the hill.
Answer: moon
5. Please ___ your best work.
Answer: do
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | food | nounlong oo spelling | 1. 食べ物 2. 食品 3. 食物 | Healthy food helps our bodies grow. |
| 212 | room | nounlong oo spelling | 1. 部屋 2. 間 | The music room has a piano. |
| 213 | soon | adverblong oo spelling | 1. すぐに 2. もうすぐ 3. 近々 | The rain will stop soon. |
| 214 | too | adverblong oo spelling | 1. …過ぎ 2. …過ぎる 3. 過ぎる | I would like to come too. |
| 215 | you | pronounlong oo spelling | 1. 貴方 2. 君 3. 自分 | You may choose the first book. |
| 216 | through | prepositionlong oo spelling | 1. …を[[通る 2. …を[[通り抜ける 3. …を通って | Sunlight shone through the leaves. |
| 217 | good | adjectiveshort oo spelling | 1. 良い 2. いい | That was a good idea for our project. |
| 218 | looks | verbshort oo spelling | 1. 見える 2. ルックス 3. 容貌 | The sky looks dark before the storm. |
| 219 | looked | verbshort oo spelling | 1. 見る 2. 観る 3. ご覧 | We looked under the bench for the ball. |
| 220 | looking | verbshort oo spelling | 1. 見る 2. 観る 3. ご覧 | I am looking for my red mitten. |
A Walk Through the Woods
Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“You found a good trail,” I tell Sam. We walk through the woods until Sam looks up at a nest. I looked too, and we quietly watched two birds.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where do the friends walk?
They walk through the woods.
2. What does Sam notice?
Sam notices a nest.
3. What do they watch?
They watch two birds.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ may choose the first book.
Answer: you
2. Sunlight shone ___ the leaves.
Answer: through
3. That was a ___ idea for our project.
Answer: good
4. The sky ___ dark before the storm.
Answer: looks
5. We ___ under the bench for the ball.
Answer: looked
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | took | verbshort oo spelling | 1. 取る 2. つかむ | Dad took a picture of the rainbow. |
| 222 | pull | verbshort oo spelling | 1. 引く 2. 引っ張る | Pull the wagon slowly up the hill. |
| 223 | pulled | verbshort oo spelling | 1. 引く 2. 引っ張る | The horse pulled the little cart. |
| 224 | put | verbshort oo spelling | 1. 置く 2. 据える | Put the clean cups on the shelf. |
| 225 | could | verbshort oo spelling | 1. できる 2. -れる 3. -られる | We could see the mountains from the bus. |
| 226 | couldn't | verbshort oo spelling | できませんでした | I couldn't reach the book on the high shelf. |
| 227 | would | verbshort oo spelling | です | I would help if you asked me. |
| 228 | jumped | verbless-common u spelling | 1. 跳躍 2. ジャンプ 3. 跳ぶ | The frog jumped onto a rock. |
| 229 | come | verbless-common u spelling | 1. 来る 2. いらっしゃる 3. おいでになる | Please come inside before it rains. |
| 230 | coming | verbless-common u spelling | 来臨 | The school bus is coming around the corner. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The frog ___ onto a rock.
Answer: jumped
2. Please ___ inside before it rains.
Answer: come
3. The school bus is ___ around the corner.
Answer: coming
4. Dad ___ a picture of the rainbow.
Answer: took
5. ___ the wagon slowly up the hill.
Answer: pull
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | some | determinerless-common u spelling | 1. いくつか 2. ある 3. か | We picked some flowers for the table. |
| 232 | something | pronounless-common u spelling | 何か | Something rustled behind the bush. |
| 233 | other | adjectiveless-common u spelling | 1. 他 2. 別 | Try the other key in the lock. |
| 234 | mother | nounless-common u spelling | 1. お母さん 2. 母 3. ママ | My mother reads with me every night. |
| 235 | another | determinerless-common u spelling | 1. もう一つ 2. もう | May I have another piece of apple? |
| 236 | asked | verbar sound spelling | 1. 頼む 2. 尋ねる 3. 聞く | I asked the teacher for help. |
| 237 | can't | verbar sound spelling | 1. …できない 2. …駄目である 3. …してはならない | I can't open this jar by myself. |
| 238 | last | adjectivear sound spelling | 1. 最後に 2. 最終的に 3. 終わりに | Nora was the last runner to finish. |
| 239 | plants | nounar sound spelling | 植える | The plants leaned toward the sunny window. |
| 240 | are | verbar sound spelling | アール | The library books are on the cart. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The library books ___ on the cart.
Answer: are
2. We picked ___ flowers for the table.
Answer: some
3. ___ rustled behind the bush.
Answer: something
4. Try the ___ key in the lock.
Answer: other
5. My ___ reads with me every night.
Answer: mother
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | car | nounar sound spelling | 1. 車 2. 自動車 | Our car is parked beside the house. |
| 242 | dark | adjectivear sound spelling | 暗い | The cave was cool and dark. |
| 243 | hard | adjectivear sound spelling | 1. 難しい 2. 困難な 3. 困難 | The frozen ground felt hard. |
| 244 | park | nounar sound spelling | 公園 | We fed ducks at the park. |
| 245 | garden | nounar sound spelling | 1. 庭園 2. 庭 3. 花園 | Beans and carrots grow in our garden. |
| 246 | laughed | verbar sound spelling | 1. 笑う 2. 笑い | We laughed at the puppy's silly jump. |
| 247 | mr | nounirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. さん 2. 様 3. 氏 | Mr. Lee teaches our music class. |
| 248 | mrs | nounirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. 夫人 2. さん 3. 様 | Mrs. Patel works in the library. |
| 249 | one | numberirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. 一 2. 一つ 3. ワン | Only one apple remained in the bowl. |
| 250 | once | adverbirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. 一度 2. 一回 3. 一遍 | We visit the farm once each year. |
The Dark Park
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Our car stops near the park after sunset. It is dark, so Dad holds a light while we follow the hard stone path. The path leads to a garden full of night flowers.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where does the car stop?
The car stops near the park.
2. Why does Dad hold a light?
Dad holds a light because it is dark.
3. Where does the path lead?
The path leads to a garden.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our ___ is parked beside the house.
Answer: car
2. The cave was cool and ___.
Answer: dark
3. The frozen ground felt ___.
Answer: hard
4. We fed ducks at the ___.
Answer: park
5. Beans and carrots grow in our ___.
Answer: garden
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | two | numberirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. 二 2. 二つ 3. ツー | Two rabbits sat beside the fence. |
| 252 | across | prepositiontwo- or three-syllable word | 1. …の向こうに 2. …を横切って 3. …の向こう側に | We walked across the wooden bridge. |
| 253 | animals | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. 動物 2. 生き物 | The zoo cares for many animals. |
| 254 | didn't | verbtwo- or three-syllable word | しませんでした | We didn't hear the quiet bell. |
| 255 | different | adjectivetwo- or three-syllable word | 1. 異なる 2. 違う | The twins chose different colors. |
| 256 | dragon | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. 竜 2. 龍 3. ドラゴン | The story's dragon guarded a golden key. |
| 257 | granddad | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. お爺さん 2. 祖父 3. 外祖父 | My granddad taught me to plant seeds. |
| 258 | magic | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. 魔法 2. 魔術 3. マジック | The magician used magic to hide the coin. |
| 259 | rabbit | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. 兎 2. ウサギ | The rabbit nibbled a green leaf. |
| 260 | alarm | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 注意 | The fire alarm rang during our practice drill. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The zoo cares for many ___.
Answer: animals
2. We ___ hear the quiet bell.
Answer: didn't
3. The twins chose ___ colors.
Answer: different
4. The story's ___ guarded a golden key.
Answer: dragon
5. My ___ taught me to plant seeds.
Answer: granddad
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | alone | adverbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 一人 2. 単独 | The little boat floated alone on the pond. |
| 262 | apologize | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 謝る 2. 詫びる 3. 謝罪 | I apologize when I hurt someone's feelings. |
| 263 | basket | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 篭 2. 籠 3. バスケット | We carried the apples in a basket. |
| 264 | behave | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 行儀がよい | We behave safely on the school bus. |
| 265 | belong | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 所属する 2. 属する 3. 所属 | These blue gloves belong to Mia. |
| 266 | blink | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. まばたきする 2. 瞬く 3. まばたき | We blink to keep our eyes moist. |
| 267 | borrow | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 借りる | May I borrow your green crayon? |
| 268 | cabin | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 小屋 | Our family stayed in a cabin near the lake. |
| 269 | caterpillar | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 毛虫 2. 芋虫 | A caterpillar crawled across the leaf. |
| 270 | caution | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 注意 | Use caution when crossing the street. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ to keep our eyes moist.
Answer: blink
2. May I ___ your green crayon?
Answer: borrow
3. Our family stayed in a ___ near the lake.
Answer: cabin
4. A ___ crawled across the leaf.
Answer: caterpillar
5. Use ___ when crossing the street.
Answer: caution
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | cave | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 洞窟 2. 洞 3. 洞穴 | Bats slept inside the cool cave. |
| 272 | celebrate | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 祝う | We celebrate the class victory with a song. |
| 273 | chimney | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 煙突 2. 煙り出し 3. 煙出し | Smoke rose from the brick chimney. |
| 274 | costume | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 仮装 2. 着包み | Leo wore a pirate costume in the play. |
| 275 | cozy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 居心地の良い | The reading corner felt cozy and quiet. |
| 276 | cranky | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 気難しい | The tired toddler became cranky before dinner. |
| 277 | crowded | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 混雑 2. 込む | The bus was crowded after the game. |
| 278 | daily | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 毎日 2. 日々 | Reading is part of our daily routine. |
| 279 | decorate | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 飾る 2. 装飾 | We decorate the classroom with paper stars. |
| 280 | delighted | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 喜ぶ 2. 嬉しがる | Mina was delighted by the surprise visit. |
A Cave Celebration
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Lina visits a small cave during her daily walk. She and her family decorate its entrance with paper lanterns to celebrate Grandpa’s birthday. Grandpa is delighted by the glowing surprise.
Japanese translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. When does Lina visit the cave?
Lina visits it during her daily walk.
2. Why do they decorate the entrance?
They decorate it to celebrate Grandpa's birthday.
3. How does Grandpa feel?
Grandpa is delighted.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading is part of our ___ routine.
Answer: daily
2. We ___ the classroom with paper stars.
Answer: decorate
3. Mina was ___ by the surprise visit.
Answer: delighted
4. Bats slept inside the cool ___.
Answer: cave
5. We ___ the class victory with a song.
Answer: celebrate
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | drowsy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 眠い 2. 眠たい | The warm room made the kitten drowsy. |
| 282 | equal | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 等しい 2. 同じ 3. 平等 | We divided the crackers into equal groups. |
| 283 | enormous | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 巨大な 2. 巨大 | An enormous whale swam beside the boat. |
| 284 | fancy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 上手 | The cake had a fancy flower design. |
| 285 | fasten | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 締める 2. 留める | Please fasten your seat belt. |
| 286 | filthy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 薄汚い | The muddy boots were filthy after the hike. |
| 287 | forest | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 森 2. 林 3. 森林 | Deer moved quietly through the forest. |
| 288 | freezing | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 凍結する | The wind felt freezing on my cheeks. |
| 289 | gather | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 集める 2. 収集する 3. 収集 | We gather leaves for the art project. |
| 290 | grateful | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 有難い 2. 感謝する 3. 感謝 | I felt grateful when my friend helped me. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The warm room made the kitten ___.
Answer: drowsy
2. We divided the crackers into ___ groups.
Answer: equal
3. An ___ whale swam beside the boat.
Answer: enormous
4. The cake had a ___ flower design.
Answer: fancy
5. Please ___ your seat belt.
Answer: fasten
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | honest | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 正直 2. 誠実 | An honest person tells the truth. |
| 292 | lively | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 賑やか | The lively puppy chased its tail. |
| 293 | mountain | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 山 2. 山地 3. 山岳 | Snow covered the top of the mountain. |
| 294 | narrow | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 狭い | We followed a narrow path between the trees. |
| 295 | obey | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 従う 2. 服従する 3. 服従 | We obey the safety rules at school. |
| 296 | pattern | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. パターン 2. 模様 3. 手本 | The beads made a red-blue pattern. |
| 297 | pretend | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 振り 2. 装う 3. 見せ掛ける | We pretend the couch is a sailing ship. |
| 298 | promise | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 約束 2. 約束する | I promise to return the book tomorrow. |
| 299 | rescue | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 救う 2. 助ける 3. 救い出す | The firefighters rescue the kitten from the tree. |
| 300 | return | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. 戻る 2. 帰る | Please return the scissors when you finish. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. An ___ person tells the truth.
Answer: honest
2. The ___ puppy chased its tail.
Answer: lively
3. Snow covered the top of the ___.
Answer: mountain
4. We followed a ___ path between the trees.
Answer: narrow
5. We ___ the safety rules at school.
Answer: obey
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Phonics Australia: The First 300 High Frequency Words
- Flocabulary: 1st Grade Vocabulary Word List
- K12Reader: First Grade Spelling Words
- Reading Rockets: Basic Spelling Vocabulary List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words