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5th Grade Vocabulary Words

Fifth-grade readers use increasingly precise vocabulary to compare sources, explain evidence, interpret literature, and learn independently across science, mathematics, and social studies. The curriculum emphasizes context clues, meaningful word parts, parts of speech, and language that strengthens both discussion and writing.

This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. References calibrated level and coverage only; all learner-facing definitions and sample sentences are original KSSR copy.

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Page 1: words 1–25

Vocabulary page 1
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
1accomplishverbGrade 5 academic word1. vollenden 2. ausführen 3. vollziehenCareful planning helped the volunteers accomplish their goal before sunset.
2achievementnounGrade 5 academic word1. Leistung 2. ErrungenschaftFinishing her first long novel was a proud achievement for Lena.
3adaptverbGrade 5 academic word1. assimilieren 2. akkommodierenDesert plants adapt to dry conditions by storing water.
4adequateadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. angemessen 2. adäquat 3. entsprechendThe hikers carried an adequate supply of water for the afternoon.
5allocateverbGrade 5 academic word1. belegen, zuordnen 2. zuteilenThe council will allocate part of the budget to playground repairs.
6alternateverbGrade 5 academic wordalternierenWe alternate between reading silently and discussing the chapter.
7anticipateverbGrade 5 academic worderwartenFarmers anticipate frost when the temperature drops sharply.
8appealnounGrade 5 academic word1. Reiz 2. BerufungThe mystery's unexpected ending added to its appeal.
9assignverbGrade 5 academic wordzuweisenThe director will assign each actor a role in the play.
10categorynounGrade 5 academic wordKategoriePlace each rock in a category based on how it formed.
11combineverbGrade 5 academic word1. kombinieren 2. verbinden 3. vereinenWe combine flour and water to make the dough.
12complexadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. kompliziert 2. komplexThe complex machine uses dozens of gears to keep time.
13conceptnounGrade 5 academic word1. Begriff 2. KonzeptThe model helped us understand the concept of gravity.
14consequencenounGrade 5 academic word1. Konsequenz 2. FolgeOne consequence of the drought was a smaller wheat harvest.
15constructverbGrade 5 academic word1. bauen 2. konstruierenThe engineers will construct a footbridge across the creek.
16contrastverbGrade 5 academic word1. Gegensatz 2. Kontrast 3. UnterschiedThe essay will contrast life in a village with life in a large city.
17deliberateadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. absichtlich 2. vorsätzlich 3. bewusstHer deliberate choice of strong evidence improved the argument.
18dependableadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. ausdauernd 2. beharrlich 3. verlässlichThe dependable bus arrives at the same time each morning.
19determineverbGrade 5 academic wordfestlegenThe test will determine whether the water is safe to drink.
20distinguishverbGrade 5 academic wordunterscheidenThe field guide helps readers distinguish hawks from falcons.
21diverseadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordvielfältigA diverse forest contains plants of many sizes and species.
22efficientadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordeffizientThe efficient oven uses less electricity while cooking food evenly.
23elaborateadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. ausführlich 2. durchdachtThe parade featured an elaborate float covered with paper flowers.
24encounterverbGrade 5 academic word1. treffen 2. begegnenHikers may encounter deer near the meadow at dawn.
25establishverbGrade 5 academic word1. festlegen 2. festsetzen 3. begründenResidents hope to establish a weekly farmers' market.

Building a Rain Garden

Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The garden club studies the concept of collecting rainwater. Members construct a shallow basin beside the playground and plant grasses in it. If they accomplish their plan, less water will flood the path. That consequence will make their achievement useful to the whole school.

German translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What concept does the club study?

The club studies collecting rainwater.

2. What do members construct?

They construct a shallow planted basin.

3. What consequence do they expect?

They expect less water to flood the path.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The model helped us understand the ___ of gravity.

Answer: concept

2. Careful planning helped the volunteers ___ their goal before sunset.

Answer: accomplish

3. One ___ of the drought was a smaller wheat harvest.

Answer: consequence

4. Finishing her first long novel was a proud ___ for Lena.

Answer: achievement

5. The engineers will ___ a footbridge across the creek.

Answer: construct

Page 2: words 26–50

Vocabulary page 2
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
26evaluateverbGrade 5 academic word1. ergeben 2. berechnen 3. evaluierenThe judges evaluate each design for strength and originality.
27expandverbGrade 5 academic word1. expandieren 2. vergrößernThe writer will expand the final paragraph with another example.
28expectationnounGrade 5 academic wordErwartungOur expectation of clear skies changed when thunder began.
29factornounGrade 5 academic wordFaktorDaily sunlight is an important factor in plant growth.
30functionnounGrade 5 academic word1. Funktion 2. FunktionalitätThe roots' main function is to absorb water and anchor the plant.
31illustrateverbGrade 5 academic wordillustrierenThe diagram will illustrate how water moves through the cycle.
32inferverbGrade 5 academic word1. schlussfolgern 2. folgern 3. schließenFrom the wet paw prints, we infer that the dog entered through the kitchen.
33interpretverbGrade 5 academic word1. interpretieren 2. auslegenStudents interpret the graph by comparing the heights of its bars.
34majoritynounGrade 5 academic word1. Mehrheit 2. MajoritätA majority of the class voted for the outdoor activity.
35motivateverbGrade 5 academic wordmotivierenA clear goal can motivate a team to keep practicing.
36perspectivenounGrade 5 academic wordAussichtThe diary presents the voyage from a young sailor's perspective.
37procedurenounGrade 5 academic wordProzedurFollow the safety procedure before starting the experiment.
38reactionnounGrade 5 academic wordReaktionMaya's surprised reaction showed that she had not expected the gift.
39referverbGrade 5 academic wordverweisenThe directions refer readers to the map on the next page.
40sequencenounGrade 5 academic word1. Reihenfolge 2. FolgePut the pictures in sequence from seed to flowering plant.
41significantadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. signifikant 2. bedeutendThe discovery was significant because it changed what scientists understood.
42sufficientadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. genug 2. genügend 3. ausreichendOne flashlight provided sufficient light for the small tent.
43supportiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. förderlich 2. stützend 3. unterstützendHer supportive teammates cheered after every attempt.
44surroundingsnounGrade 5 academic wordUmgebungThe owl's brown feathers blend with its woodland surroundings.
45tendencynounGrade 5 academic wordTendenzThe river has a tendency to rise after several days of rain.
46approximateadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. annähernd 2. ungefähr 3. zirkaThe approximate distance to the lake is three kilometers.
47confidentadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. zuversichtlich 2. sicherAfter rehearsing, Amir felt confident about giving his speech.
48reliableadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. zuverlässig 2. verlässlichWe used a reliable weather source before planning the trip.
49requireverbGrade 5 academic word1. erfordern 2. brauchen 3. benötigenThe recipe will require two cups of chopped apples.
50strategynounGrade 5 academic wordStrategieChecking headings first is a useful reading strategy.

Page 2 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 2.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Maya's surprised ___ showed that she had not expected the gift.

Answer: reaction

2. The judges ___ each design for strength and originality.

Answer: evaluate

3. The directions ___ readers to the map on the next page.

Answer: refer

4. The writer will ___ the final paragraph with another example.

Answer: expand

5. Put the pictures in ___ from seed to flowering plant.

Answer: sequence

Page 3: words 51–75

Vocabulary page 3
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
51abolishverbGrade 5 academic word1. abschaffen 2. aufhebenThe town voted to abolish the outdated parking rule.
52absurdadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordabsurdThe absurd rumor claimed that the tiny pond contained a whale.
53accessnounGrade 5 academic word1. Zugang 2. ZutrittA library card gives residents access to online books.
54aggressiveadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. aggressiv 2. angriffslustigThe aggressive goose hissed and charged toward the fence.
55altitudenounGrade 5 academic wordHöheThe air becomes thinner as altitude increases.
56antagonistnounGrade 5 academic wordAntagonistIn the novel, the dishonest captain is the antagonist.
57antonymnounGrade 5 academic word1. Antonym 2. Gegenwort 3. GegensatzwortThe word “scarce” is an antonym of “abundant.”
58anxiousadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. erregt 2. angespannt 3. verunsichertDev felt anxious while waiting for news about the missing dog.
59aromanounGrade 5 academic word1. Aroma 2. DuftThe warm bread filled the kitchen with a sweet aroma.
60astoundverbGrade 5 academic word1. verblüffen 2. erstaunen 3. überraschenThe magician's final illusion will astound the audience.
61avalanchenounGrade 5 academic word1. Lawine 2. Schneelawine 3. EislawineThe avalanche blocked the road through the mountain pass.
62banquetnounGrade 5 academic word1. Festmahl 2. Bankett 3. GastmahlThe community held a banquet to honor the rescue workers.
63beveragenounGrade 5 academic wordGetränkTea was the warm beverage served after the winter walk.
64blandadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. hohl 2. platt 3. geistlosThe soup tasted bland until we added herbs.
65blizzardnounGrade 5 academic word1. Schneesturm 2. BlizzardThe blizzard buried the road beneath deep snow.
66bungleverbGrade 5 academic word1. vergeigen 2. verkorksen 3. vermurksenRushing may cause us to bungle the final measurements.
67cautiouslyadverbGrade 5 academic wordvorsichtigThe fox stepped cautiously onto the frozen pond.
68companionnounGrade 5 academic word1. Gefährte 2. GefährtinThe guide's faithful dog was his companion on every hike.
69compassionnounGrade 5 academic word1. Mitleid 2. Erbarmen 3. MitgefühlNeighbors showed compassion by bringing meals to the injured family.
70compensateverbGrade 5 academic word1. kompensieren 2. ausgleichen 3. wettmachenThe store will compensate customers for the damaged goods.
71complyverbGrade 5 academic word1. einwilligen 2. sich fügen 3. einhaltenCyclists must comply with the trail's safety signs.
72composeverbGrade 5 academic word1. zusammensetzen 2. zusammenstellen 3. komponierenJada will compose a short melody for the school play.
73convertverbGrade 5 academic word1. konvertieren 2. umwandelnSolar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy.
74courteousadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. höflich 2. zuvorkommend 3. aufmerksamThe courteous visitor waited until the speaker finished.
75debatenounGrade 5 academic word1. Streitgespräch 2. DebatteThe class held a debate about protecting the empty lot.

Page 3 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 3.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The town voted to ___ the outdated parking rule.

Answer: abolish

2. The soup tasted ___ until we added herbs.

Answer: bland

3. The ___ rumor claimed that the tiny pond contained a whale.

Answer: absurd

4. The ___ buried the road beneath deep snow.

Answer: blizzard

5. A library card gives residents ___ to online books.

Answer: access

Page 4: words 76–100

Vocabulary page 4
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
76declineverbGrade 5 academic word1. abnehmen 2. zurückgehenThe frog population may decline if the pond dries up.
77dedicateverbGrade 5 academic wordwidmenThe volunteers dedicate each Saturday to restoring the trail.
78depriveverbGrade 5 academic wordberaubenClouds can deprive young plants of necessary sunlight.
79detectverbGrade 5 academic wordentdeckenThe alarm can detect smoke before flames appear.
80dictateverbGrade 5 academic worddiktierenThe reporter will dictate notes to an assistant by phone.
81documentverbGrade 5 academic worddokumentierenScientists document each bird sighting in a field journal.
82duplicateverbGrade 5 academic word1. vervielfältigen 2. kopieren 3. duplizierenThe printer can duplicate the photograph in seconds.
83edibleadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordessbarOnly some of the berries in this forest are edible.
84escalateverbGrade 5 academic word1. eskalieren 2. sich ausweiten 3. steigernA small disagreement can escalate when no one listens.
85evadeverbGrade 5 academic wordsich entziehenThe quick rabbit tried to evade the circling hawk.
86exasperateverbGrade 5 academic word1. verärgern 2. aufbringen 3. auf die Palme bringenRepeated interruptions can exasperate a patient speaker.
87excavateverbGrade 5 academic wordgrabenArchaeologists excavate the site with small tools and brushes.
88exertverbGrade 5 academic wordausübenClimbers must exert extra force on the steep slope.
89exhibitverbGrade 5 academic word1. Ausstellung 2. ausstellen 3. vorzeigenThe museum will exhibit tools from the early settlement.
90exultverbGrade 5 academic word1. jauchzen 2. jubelnFans began to exult when the final goal secured the victory.
91feebleadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. kraftlos 2. schwachA feeble beam of light shone through the dusty window.
92frigidadjectiveGrade 5 academic wordkaltFrigid air froze the puddles overnight.
93giganticadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. gigantisch 2. kolossal 3. riesigA gigantic whale surfaced beside the research boat.
94gorgenounGrade 5 academic wordSchluchtThe river flows through a rocky gorge.
95guardiannounGrade 5 academic word1. Vormund 2. Erziehungsberechtigter 3. ErziehungsberechtigteHer guardian signed the permission form for the trip.
96hazyadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. dunstig 2. diesigThe distant hills looked hazy through the morning fog.
97heartyadjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. herzhaft 2. deftigThe hikers ate a hearty stew after the long climb.
98homonymnounGrade 5 academic word1. Homonym 2. Homonymum“Bat” is a homonym because it can name an animal or a piece of sports equipment.
99identicaladjectiveGrade 5 academic word1. gleich 2. identischThe two keys looked identical, but only one opened the door.
100illuminateverbGrade 5 academic word1. beleuchten 2. erhellenA lantern will illuminate the dark path.

The Museum Exhibit

Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Volunteers dedicate a new exhibit to the town’s musicians. Ticket sales decline during a snowy week, but the curator refuses to deprive families of a final viewing day. The volunteers exult when the museum fills on Saturday.

German translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. To whom is the exhibit dedicated?

The exhibit is dedicated to the town's musicians.

2. Why do ticket sales decline?

Snowy weather causes ticket sales to decline.

3. When do volunteers exult?

They exult when the museum fills.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The frog population may ___ if the pond dries up.

Answer: decline

2. The museum will ___ tools from the early settlement.

Answer: exhibit

3. The volunteers ___ each Saturday to restoring the trail.

Answer: dedicate

4. Fans began to ___ when the final goal secured the victory.

Answer: exult

5. Clouds can ___ young plants of necessary sunlight.

Answer: deprive

Page 5: words 101–125

Vocabulary page 5
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
101independentadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. unabhängig 2. selbständigThe independent researcher planned and completed her own investigation.
102industriousadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. fleißig 2. arbeitsam 3. eifrigThe industrious ants carried food back to their nest.
103intenseadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. hochgradig 2. intensivThe intense heat forced the runners to shorten their practice.
104interceptverbGrade 5 language and literature wordabfangenThe defender managed to intercept the pass.
105jubilationnounGrade 5 language and literature wordJubelJubilation filled the stadium after the unexpected victory.
106kinnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Verwandte 2. VerwandtschaftThe young wolf remained close to its kin.
107luxuriousadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordluxuriösThe hotel offered a luxurious room overlooking the harbor.
108majoradjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. bedeutend 2. wichtig 3. großeRepairing the bridge was a major project for the town.
109miniatureadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordMiniaturThe exhibit included a miniature model of the castle.
110minoradjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. unbedeutend 2. gering 3. geringfügigA minor scratch did not affect how the machine worked.
111mischiefnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Unfug 2. Unheil 3. QuerulantentumThe puppy's mischief left muddy paw prints across the floor.
112monarchnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Monarch 2. Monarchin 3. FürstThe monarch addressed the nation from the palace.
113moralnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. moralisch 2. MoralThe fable's moral warns readers not to be greedy.
114mythnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Mythos 2. SageThe ancient myth tells how the stars reached the sky.
115narratornounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Erzähler 2. ErzählerinThe narrator knows what every character is thinking.
116navigateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. die Richtung vorgeben 2. steuernSailors use charts and stars to navigate across the ocean.
117negativeadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordnegativThe critic gave a negative review of the confusing performance.
118nonchalantadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. nonchalant 2. lässigRavi sounded nonchalant even though the contest result mattered to him.
119obsoleteadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. veraltet 2. obsolet 3. antiquiertThe old machine became obsolete after digital equipment arrived.
120occasionnounGrade 5 language and literature wordAnlassThe family saved the decorated dishes for a special occasion.
121overthrowverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. stürzen 2. umstürzenThe rebels hoped to overthrow the cruel ruler.
122pardonverbGrade 5 language and literature wordbegnadigenThe governor may pardon a prisoner after reviewing the case.
123pasturenounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Weide 2. WeidelandThe horses grazed peacefully in the pasture.
124pedestriannounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Fußgänger 2. Fußgängerin 3. FußgeherThe driver stopped to let a pedestrian cross the street.
125perishverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. umkommen 2. ums Leben kommen 3. verendenYoung seedlings may perish without water.

Page 5 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 5.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ancient ___ tells how the stars reached the sky.

Answer: myth

2. The ___ ants carried food back to their nest.

Answer: industrious

3. The ___ knows what every character is thinking.

Answer: narrator

4. The ___ heat forced the runners to shorten their practice.

Answer: intense

5. Sailors use charts and stars to ___ across the ocean.

Answer: navigate

Page 6: words 126–150

Vocabulary page 6
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
126petrifyverbGrade 5 language and literature wordversteinernThe sudden growl seemed to petrify the campers.
127portableadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. tragbar 2. portabelWe used a portable stove to cook at the campsite.
128prefixnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Präfix 2. VorsilbeThe prefix “un-” changes “certain” to “uncertain.”
129preserveverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. erhalten 2. bewahrenThe archive works to preserve letters from the town's founders.
130protagonistnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Protagonist 2. Protagonistin 3. HauptfigurThe protagonist must choose between safety and helping a friend.
131provideverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. sorgen 2. den Unterhalt sichern 3. besorgenTall trees provide shade beside the playground.
132purchaseverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. kaufen 2. anschaffen 3. erwerbenThe club will purchase new art supplies with the fundraiser money.
133realisticadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordrealistischThe artist painted a realistic portrait of the old fisherman.
134reassureverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. beruhigen 2. versichern 3. zusichernThe guide tried to reassure us that the trail was safe.
135reignnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Regentschaft 2. HerrschaftThe palace was expanded during the queen's reign.
136resembleverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. ähneln 2. gleichenThe cloud seemed to resemble a sailing ship.
137retainverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. behalten 2. festhaltenDark soil can retain water longer than sand.
138retireverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. in Pension gehen 2. in Rente gehen 3. in den Ruhestand gehenThe librarian plans to retire after forty years of service.
139revertverbGrade 5 language and literature wordrückgängig machenWithout maintenance, the garden may revert to an overgrown field.
140routenounGrade 5 language and literature wordFahrstraßeThe map shows the safest route across the mountains.
141saunterverbGrade 5 language and literature wordschlendernWe watched the peacock saunter across the courtyard.
142seldomadverbGrade 5 language and literature wordseltenSnow seldom falls in this warm coastal town.
143senselessadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. sinnlos 2. unvernünftig 3. unüberlegtDamaging the new playground would be a senseless act.
144seververbGrade 5 language and literature word1. abtrennen 2. durchtrennen 3. abbrechenThe storm may sever weak branches from the tree.
145slitherverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. rutschen 2. schlitternA green snake began to slither through the grass.
146sluggishadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. bräsig 2. faul 3. inaktivThe lizard seemed sluggish in the cool morning air.
147soarverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. hochschnellen 2. aufstreben 3. hochragenThe eagle began to soar above the canyon.
148solitaryadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. Einsiedler 2. Einsiedlerin 3. einsamA solitary lighthouse stood on the rocky island.
149solonounGrade 5 language and literature wordSoloMina practiced her violin solo for the concert.
150sparseadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. spärlich 2. dünnOnly sparse grass grew on the dry hillside.

Page 6 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 6.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Without maintenance, the garden may ___ to an overgrown field.

Answer: revert

2. We used a ___ stove to cook at the campsite.

Answer: portable

3. The map shows the safest ___ across the mountains.

Answer: route

4. The ___ “un-” changes “certain” to “uncertain.”

Answer: prefix

5. We watched the peacock ___ across the courtyard.

Answer: saunter

Page 7: words 151–175

Vocabulary page 7
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
151spurtverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. spritzen 2. schießen 3. zischenWater began to spurt from the cracked pipe.
152suffixnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Suffix 2. Suffixum 3. AffixThe suffix “-less” changes “hope” into “hopeless.”
153suffocateverbGrade 5 language and literature worderstickenSmoke can suffocate people inside a closed room.
154summitnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Gipfel 2. GipfeltreffenThe climbers reached the summit before noon.
155suspendverbGrade 5 language and literature wordaufhängenWorkers suspend the bridge deck from thick steel cables.
156synonymnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Synonym 2. Synonymum 3. Gleichwort“Rapid” is a synonym for “quick.”
157talonnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Klaue 2. KralleThe hawk gripped the branch with each curved talon.
158tauntverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. Spott 2. höhnische Bemerkung 3. spöttische BemerkungIt is unkind to taunt a player who misses a shot.
159thriftyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordsparsamThe thrifty cook turned leftover vegetables into soup.
160translateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. übersetzen 2. übertragen 3. verdolmetschenStudents will translate the short message from French into English.
161tropicaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordtropischColorful parrots live in the tropical forest.
162visibleadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordsichtbarThe lighthouse became visible when the fog lifted.
163visualadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordvisuellA visual chart made the instructions easier to follow.
164vividadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. lebendig 2. lebhaft 3. anschaulichThe author used vivid details to describe the storm.
165wildernessnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Wildnis 2. WüsteThe protected wilderness contains forests, rivers, and mountains.
166withdrawverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. entziehen 2. zurücknehmenThe injured runner had to withdraw from the race.
167crucialadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. entscheidend 2. kritisch 3. ausschlaggebendClean water is crucial to every community's health.
168emergeverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. bekannt werden 2. herauskommen 3. auftauchenA butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis.
169overcomeverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. überwinden 2. bewältigenWith practice, Jayla began to overcome her fear of speaking.
170perplexverbGrade 5 language and literature wordverwirrenThe puzzle's missing clue continued to perplex the detectives.
171beckonverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. heranwinken 2. herbeiwinken 3. winkenThe guide raised one hand to beckon us toward the entrance.
172bestowverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. beehren mit 2. beschenken mit 3. schenkenThe mayor will bestow a medal on the brave rescuer.
173intentlyadverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. aufmerksam 2. angespannt 3. gespanntThe fox watched intently as the mouse crossed the field.
174solemnadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordernstThe crowd remained solemn during the memorial ceremony.
175culturenounGrade 5 language and literature wordKulturMusic and food are important parts of a community's culture.

A Summit in the Wilderness

Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

On a wilderness hike, Priya notices that the word fearless has a suffix. At the summit, smoke drifts from a distant fire. Because smoke can suffocate people, the guide decides to withdraw the group to a lower, clearer trail.

German translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What word part does Priya notice?

Priya notices a suffix.

2. What appears near the summit?

Smoke from a distant fire appears.

3. Why does the guide withdraw the group?

The guide withdraws them because smoke can suffocate people.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ “-less” changes “hope” into “hopeless.”

Answer: suffix

2. The protected ___ contains forests, rivers, and mountains.

Answer: wilderness

3. Smoke can ___ people inside a closed room.

Answer: suffocate

4. The injured runner had to ___ from the race.

Answer: withdraw

5. The climbers reached the ___ before noon.

Answer: summit

Page 8: words 176–200

Vocabulary page 8
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
176infuriateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. wütend machen 2. zur Weißglut bringenCheating in the final match would infuriate the other players.
177populationnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Bevölkerung 2. PopulationThe island's seabird population increased after nesting areas were protected.
178resourcenounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Ressource 2. Hilfsmittel 3. MittelThe encyclopedia is a valuable resource for the research project.
179thriveverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. gedeihen 2. prosperierenTomato plants thrive in warm sunlight.
180assureverbGrade 5 language and literature wordversichernThe coach tried to assure the team that their preparation was strong.
181comprehendverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. begreifen 2. einsehenThe timeline helped us comprehend the order of historical events.
182exaggerateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. aufpeitschen 2. übertreibenDo not exaggerate the size of the fish you caught.
183ignorantadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. ignorant 2. unwissendWe were ignorant of the trail closure until we saw the sign.
184trialnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Probe 2. Sorge 3. KummerSurviving three nights in the storm was a severe trial.
185summonverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. herbeirufen 2. beschwören 3. (Hilfe) holenThe captain will summon the crew when the ship is ready.
186tolerateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. dulden 2. tolerieren 3. vertragenThese plants can tolerate a few nights of cold weather.
187vagueadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. nebelhaft 2. schwach 3. unklarThe vague directions did not explain which road to take.
188blurtverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. herausplatzen 2. ausquatschen 3. ausplappernNina tried not to blurt the surprise before the party.
189criticizeverbGrade 5 language and literature wordkritisierenA helpful reviewer can criticize the argument without insulting the writer.
190flimsyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature worddünnThe flimsy box collapsed under the heavy books.
191favorableadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordgünstigFavorable winds carried the sailboat toward the harbor.
192mimicverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. nachahmen 2. nachäffenThe parrot can mimic the sound of a ringing phone.
193ridiculeverbGrade 5 language and literature wordverspottenNo student should ridicule another person's accent.
194traitnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Zug 2. EigenschaftPatience is a useful trait for a careful scientist.
195utterverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. äußern 2. ausstoßenThe startled child could barely utter a word.
196adjustverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. anpassen 2. einfügen 3. einlebenPlease adjust the microscope until the image is clear.
197approveverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. billigen 2. genehmigenThe committee must approve the plan before construction begins.
198conductverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. durchführen 2. leitenResearchers will conduct a survey about recycling habits.
199conflictnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Konflikt 2. Streit 3. GegensatzThe characters resolve their conflict by speaking honestly.
200equivalentadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. gleichwertig 2. entsprechend 3. äquivalentTwo quarters are equivalent to one half.

Page 8 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 8.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The island's seabird ___ increased after nesting areas were protected.

Answer: population

2. The ___ box collapsed under the heavy books.

Answer: flimsy

3. The encyclopedia is a valuable ___ for the research project.

Answer: resource

4. ___ winds carried the sailboat toward the harbor.

Answer: favorable

5. Tomato plants ___ in warm sunlight.

Answer: thrive

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Vocabulary page 9
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
201likelyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordwahrscheinlichDark clouds make rain likely this afternoon.
202vitaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. lebenswichtig 2. vitalOxygen is vital for human survival.
203claimnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Behauptung 2. AnspruchThe writer supports each claim with facts from reliable sources.
204contextnounGrade 5 language and literature wordKontextThe context shows that “bank” refers to the side of a river.
205debrisnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Trümmer 2. Schutt 3. RuinenWorkers cleared storm debris from the road.
206eerieadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordunheimlichAn eerie howl echoed through the empty valley.
207graphicadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. Abbildung 2. Bild 3. BilddateiThe graphic novel combines dialogue with illustrated panels.
208investigateverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. untersuchen 2. ermittelnDetectives investigate the footprints beside the broken window.
209irregularadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. unregelmäßig 2. irregulärThe stone has an irregular shape with five uneven sides.
210rustleverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. rascheln 2. rauschen 3. knisternA rabbit made the grass rustle beside the path.
211scrawnyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. dürr 2. abgemagertThe scrawny kitten grew stronger after several weeks of care.
212wagenounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Lohn 2. ArbeitsentgeltThe farm pays each worker an hourly wage.
213affectverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. bewegen 2. rührenA long drought can affect the price of vegetables.
214despairnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Verzweiflung 2. HoffnungslosigkeitThe stranded sailors felt despair when the radio stopped working.
215externaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. außen- 2. extern 3. äußerlichThe turtle's external shell protects its body.
216gleamverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. Schein 2. Schimmer 3. schimmernWet stones gleam in the morning sun.
217internaladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordinnerThe mechanic inspected the engine's internal parts.
218perilnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Gefahr 2. RisikoThe climbers faced peril when the ice began to crack.
219restrictverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. beschränken 2. begrenzen 3. restringierenPark rules restrict campfires during dry weather.
220secureverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. sicher 2. geschützt 3. absichernUse strong rope to secure the canoe to the dock.
221summarynounGrade 5 language and literature wordZusammenfassungHer summary included the article's central point and key evidence.
222coaxverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. überreden 2. schmeicheln 3. lockenWe used a treat to coax the frightened dog out from under the porch.
223enhanceverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. verbessern 2. meliorisierenA labeled map can enhance the report.
224familiaradjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. bekannt 2. familiärThe familiar song reminded him of summer camp.
225ferociousadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. wild 2. brutal 3. grausamFerocious winds tore branches from the trees.

Page 9 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 9.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The turtle's ___ shell protects its body.

Answer: external

2. The writer supports each ___ with facts from reliable sources.

Answer: claim

3. Wet stones ___ in the morning sun.

Answer: gleam

4. The ___ shows that “bank” refers to the side of a river.

Answer: context

5. The mechanic inspected the engine's ___ parts.

Answer: internal

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Vocabulary page 10
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
226murkyadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. düster 2. trübThe pond water became murky after the storm.
227restrainverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. zügeln 2. einschränken 3. abgrenzenA leash helps restrain a dog near a busy road.
228sorrowfuladjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. traurig 2. betrübt 3. kummervollThe sorrowful ending left many readers in tears.
229sympathynounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Mitleid 2. MitgefühlWe expressed sympathy to the family after their loss.
230grimadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature wordgruseligThe rescue team faced grim conditions in the flooded valley.
231eruptverbGrade 5 language and literature wordausbrechenA volcano may erupt after pressure builds below the surface.
232insistverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. beharren 2. bestehen 3. insistierenThe guide will insist that everyone wear a helmet.
233sneerverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. Hohnlächeln 2. höhnisches GrinsenThe villain began to sneer at the hero's simple plan.
234tuftnounGrade 5 language and literature word1. Büschel 2. TuffA white tuft of fur clung to the fence.
235unravelverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. aufdröseln 2. auftrennen 3. auseinanderdröselnThe detective used the diary to unravel the mystery.
236enviousadjectiveGrade 5 language and literature word1. neidisch 2. neidvollLeo felt envious of his friend's new bicycle.
237influencenounGrade 5 language and literature wordEinflussThe coach's encouragement had a positive influence on the team.
238prohibitverbGrade 5 language and literature wordverbietenThe signs prohibit swimming near the waterfall.
239pryverbGrade 5 language and literature wordaufhebelnWe used a flat tool to pry the lid from the paint can.
240regretverbGrade 5 language and literature word1. bedauern 2. bereuen 3. leidtunI regret leaving the seedlings outside during the frost.
241wringverbGrade 5 social-emotional word1. wringen 2. auswringenWring the wet cloth over the sink before hanging it.
242confideverbGrade 5 social-emotional wordvertrauenMara chose to confide her worry to a close friend.
243dreadverbGrade 5 social-emotional word1. fürchten 2. Angst haben 3. ängstigenSome passengers dread flying during storms.
244glimpsenounGrade 5 social-emotional wordBlickWe caught a glimpse of the fox before it vanished.
245glistenverbGrade 5 social-emotional word1. glitzern 2. gleißen 3. glänzenDrops of rain glisten on the spiderweb.
246isolateverbGrade 5 social-emotional word1. isolieren 2. absondern 3. abdichtenScientists isolate the sick plant to protect the healthy ones.
247optionnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Alternative 2. Option 3. MöglichkeitTaking the bus is an option when the road is icy.
248smirkverbGrade 5 social-emotional word1. grinsen 2. feixenThe bully began to smirk after hiding the missing notebook.
249affectionnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Rührung 2. ZuneigungThe dog showed affection by resting its head on Mina's knee.
250empathynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Einfühlungsvermögen 2. EmpathieReading the refugee's diary helped students develop empathy.

An Honest Apology

Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

After spilling paint on a friend’s poster, Luis feels deep regret. He begins to wring the stained paper, but that only tears it. Looking sorrowful, he chooses to confide in his teacher. She shows sympathy and helps both students make a repair.

German translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. Why does Luis feel regret?

Luis spilled paint on a friend's poster.

2. Why should he not wring the paper?

Wringing the paper tears it.

3. In whom does Luis confide?

Luis confides in his teacher.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. I ___ leaving the seedlings outside during the frost.

Answer: regret

2. The ___ ending left many readers in tears.

Answer: sorrowful

3. ___ the wet cloth over the sink before hanging it.

Answer: wring

4. We expressed ___ to the family after their loss.

Answer: sympathy

5. Mara chose to ___ her worry to a close friend.

Answer: confide

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Vocabulary page 11
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
251integritynounGrade 5 social-emotional wordIntegritätReturning the extra change showed Carlos's integrity.
252patiencenounGrade 5 social-emotional wordGeduldGrowing a garden requires patience because seeds develop slowly.
253responsibilitynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Verantwortung 2. PflichtFeeding the class fish is Hana's responsibility this week.
254cooperationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Zusammenarbeit 2. Kooperation 3. MitarbeitThe heavy table was moved safely through cooperation.
255determinationnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordFeststellungHer determination helped her finish the steep climb.
256curiositynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Neugier 2. NeugierdeCuriosity led the children to examine the unusual shell.
257fairnessnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordGerechtigkeitThe referee's fairness earned respect from both teams.
258loyaltynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Treue 2. LoyalitätThe guide praised the dog's loyalty to its owner.
259gratitudenounGrade 5 social-emotional wordDankbarkeitWe wrote notes of gratitude to the volunteers.
260tolerancenounGrade 5 social-emotional wordToleranzA respectful community practices tolerance toward different traditions.
261perseverancenounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Ausdauer 2. Beharrlichkeit 3. DurchhaltevermögenSolving the complicated puzzle required perseverance.
262frustrationnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Frust 2. FrustrationRepeated computer errors caused understandable frustration.
263disappointmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Enttäuschung 2. Verdruss 3. FehlschlagThe canceled trip brought disappointment to the campers.
264enthusiasmnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Begeisterung 2. Enthusiasmus 3. SchwärmereiHer enthusiasm for astronomy inspired the whole club.
265embarrassmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Verlegenheit 2. Betretenheit 3. PeinlichkeitHe laughed at his embarrassment after realizing his shirt was backward.
266hesitationnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordZögernAfter a moment of hesitation, Priya stepped onto the stage.
267jealousynounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Missgunst 2. Neid 3. EifersuchtJealousy made the character ignore her friend's success.
268lonelinessnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordEinsamkeitJoining the club helped ease his loneliness.
269reliefnounGrade 5 social-emotional wordErleichterungWe felt relief when the lost hikers returned safely.
270resentmentnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Ressentiment 2. GrollUnequal chores created resentment between the roommates.
271satisfactionnounGrade 5 social-emotional word1. Zufriedenheit 2. BefriedigungCompleting the mural gave the artists great satisfaction.
272considerateadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. rücksichtsvoll 2. zuvorkommendIt was considerate of Mae to lower her voice near the sleeping baby.
273courageousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. mutig 2. couragiertThe courageous witness told the truth despite feeling afraid.
274deceitfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordtrügerischThe deceitful merchant hid the crack beneath a label.
275determinedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. entschlossen 2. resolut 3. beherztThe determined runner continued through the heavy rain.

Page 11 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 11.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Feeding the class fish is Hana's ___ this week.

Answer: responsibility

2. After a moment of ___, Priya stepped onto the stage.

Answer: hesitation

3. The heavy table was moved safely through ___.

Answer: cooperation

4. ___ made the character ignore her friend's success.

Answer: jealousy

5. Her ___ helped her finish the steep climb.

Answer: determination

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Vocabulary page 12
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
276dishonestadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordunehrlichThe dishonest player secretly changed the score.
277enthusiasticadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. begeistert 2. enthusiastischThe enthusiastic volunteers arrived early with extra supplies.
278impatientadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordungeduldigThe impatient customer kept checking the clock.
279respectfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordrespektvollA respectful listener does not interrupt.
280selfishadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. egoistisch 2. selbstsüchtig 3. egozentrischThe selfish character kept all the food for himself.
281thoughtfuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. nachdenklich 2. bedächtig 3. gedankenvollHer thoughtful question helped the speaker explain the issue.
282cautiousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. vorsichtig 2. zaghaft 3. behutsamThe cautious climber tested each handhold.
283cooperativeadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordkooperativThe cooperative group divided the research tasks fairly.
284decisiveadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. entscheidend 2. ausschlaggebendThe decisive captain changed course before the storm arrived.
285devotedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordhingebungsvollThe devoted nurse checked on every patient.
286embarrassedadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordverlegenKai felt embarrassed after calling the teacher by the wrong name.
287encouragingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordermutigendThe coach's encouraging words helped the team recover.
288forgivingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordnachsichtigHer forgiving response allowed the friends to begin again.
289resourcefuladjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. findig 2. einfallsreichThe resourceful campers repaired the strap with cord and tape.
290selflessadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. selbstlos 2. uneigennützigThe selfless volunteer gave her seat to the tired passenger.
291trustworthyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. glaubwürdig 2. vertrauenswürdigA trustworthy guide admits when a route is uncertain.
292politeadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordhöflichThe polite guest thanked the host before leaving.
293arrogantadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. arrogant 2. eingebildet 3. hochmütigThe arrogant champion refused to congratulate the other team.
294compassionateadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. mitfühlend 2. teilnahmsvoll 3. anteilnehmendThe compassionate doctor listened carefully to the frightened child.
295demandingadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. anspruchsvoll 2. wählerischTraining for the long race was demanding.
296gloomyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. düster 2. dunkel 3. melancholischThe gray sky gave the empty street a gloomy appearance.
297guiltyadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordschuldigThe guilty child admitted breaking the vase.
298jealousadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordeifersüchtigNia felt jealous when her friend won the solo.
299miserableadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. erbärmlich 2. elend 3. miserabelThe soaked hikers felt miserable in the cold wind.
300optimisticadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordoptimistischThe optimistic gardener believed the damaged plants would recover.

Page 12 vocabulary review

Review five selected words from page 12.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ customer kept checking the clock.

Answer: impatient

2. A ___ guide admits when a route is uncertain.

Answer: trustworthy

3. A ___ listener does not interrupt.

Answer: respectful

4. The ___ guest thanked the host before leaving.

Answer: polite

5. The ___ character kept all the food for himself.

Answer: selfish

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Vocabulary page 13
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
301pessimisticadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordpessimistischThe pessimistic sailor doubted that the wind would improve.
302reluctantadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional word1. zögernd 2. widerwillig 3. widerstrebendThe reluctant puppy stopped at the edge of the water.
303sincereadjectiveGrade 5 social-emotional wordaufrichtigHer sincere apology helped repair the friendship.
304adaptationnounGrade 5 science word1. Kompromiss 2. AnpassungA camel's ability to conserve water is an adaptation to desert life.
305organismnounGrade 5 science word1. Organismus 2. LebewesenEvery organism in the pond depends on water.
306habitatnounGrade 5 science word1. Habitat 2. Lebensbedingungen 3. LebensraumThe marsh provides a habitat for frogs and herons.
307ecosystemnounGrade 5 science wordÖkosystemRemoving one species can affect the entire ecosystem.
308speciesnounGrade 5 science word1. Art 2. SpeziesThe island supports a rare species of lizard.
309communitynounGrade 5 science word1. Gemeinschaft 2. Gesellschaft 3. CommunityThe reef community includes coral, fish, and algae.
310consumernounGrade 5 science word1. Konsument 2. Verbraucher 3. KonsumentinA rabbit is a consumer that feeds on plants.
311decomposernounGrade 5 science word1. Destruent 2. Reduzent 3. ZersetzerA mushroom acts as a decomposer on the forest floor.
312producernounGrade 5 science word1. Produzent 2. ProduzentinGrass is a producer that uses sunlight to make food.
313nutrientnounGrade 5 science wordNährstoffIron is a nutrient that helps blood carry oxygen.
314photosynthesisnounGrade 5 science word1. Photosynthese 2. FotosyntheseDuring photosynthesis, leaves release oxygen.
315respirationnounGrade 5 science wordAtmungCellular respiration provides energy for growth and movement.
316germinationnounGrade 5 science wordKeimungWarm soil and water encourage germination.
317pollinationnounGrade 5 science wordBestäubungBees help with pollination as they visit flowers.
318reproductionnounGrade 5 science word1. Reproduktion 2. FortpflanzungFlowering plants use seeds for reproduction.
319inheritedadjectiveGrade 5 science wordgeerbtEye color is an inherited trait.
320instinctnounGrade 5 science wordInstinktMigration is an instinct in many bird species.
321behaviornounGrade 5 science word1. Verhalten 2. Benehmen 3. BetragenThe scientist recorded the penguin's feeding behavior.
322cellnounGrade 5 science wordZelleA microscope can reveal the structure of a plant cell.
323tissuenounGrade 5 science wordGewebeMuscle tissue contracts to move the body.
324organnounGrade 5 science wordOrganThe heart is an organ that pumps blood.
325systemnounGrade 5 science word1. System 2. Ordnung 3. VerbundThe digestive system breaks food into usable nutrients.

A Reluctant Scientist

Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Mina is reluctant to present her beetle model because she feels pessimistic about it. Her partner gives sincere encouragement. Together they explain how each adaptation helps the organism survive in a dry habitat.

German translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. Why is Mina reluctant to present?

Mina doubts the quality of her model.

2. What does her partner offer?

Her partner offers sincere encouragement.

3. What do the adaptations help the organism do?

They help the organism survive.

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Vocabulary page 14
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
326skeletonnounGrade 5 science word1. Rohbau 2. Skelett 3. GerippeA whale's skeleton contains bones shaped like those in other mammals.
327musclenounGrade 5 science wordMuskelThe heart is a powerful muscle.
328circulationnounGrade 5 science wordBlutkreislaufExercise can increase blood circulation.
329digestionnounGrade 5 science wordVerdauungDigestion begins when food is chewed.
330microorganismnounGrade 5 science wordMikroorganismusSome kinds of microorganism help produce yogurt.
331bacterianounGrade 5 science wordBakterieHelpful bacteria live in healthy soil.
332virusnounGrade 5 science wordVirusA virus can spread through cough droplets.
333fungusnounGrade 5 science wordPilzThe damp log was covered by a pale fungus.
334parasitenounGrade 5 science word1. Schmarotzer 2. ParasitA tick is a parasite that feeds on an animal's blood.
335immunitynounGrade 5 science wordImmunitätVaccination can help the body develop immunity.
336vaccinenounGrade 5 science word1. Vakzin 2. Vakzine 3. ImpfstoffThe vaccine reduced the spread of the illness.
337infectionnounGrade 5 science word1. Infektion 2. AnsteckungThe doctor treated the cut to prevent infection.
338symptomnounGrade 5 science word1. Symptom 2. AnzeichenA high fever can be a symptom of infection.
339treatmentnounGrade 5 science wordBehandlungRest was part of the recommended treatment.
340recoververbGrade 5 science word1. genesen 2. erholen 3. zurückgewinnenThe injured bird may recover after several weeks of care.
341contagiousadjectiveGrade 5 science wordansteckendThe contagious illness moved quickly through the crowded camp.
342hygienenounGrade 5 science wordHygieneGood hand hygiene helps prevent infection.
343moleculenounGrade 5 science wordMolekülA water molecule contains hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
344atomnounGrade 5 science wordAtomAn atom contains a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
345elementnounGrade 5 science wordElementOxygen is an element found in air and water.
346compoundnounGrade 5 science wordVerbindungWater is a compound made from hydrogen and oxygen.
347mixturenounGrade 5 science word1. Mischung 2. GemischTrail mix is a mixture whose ingredients remain separate.
348dissolveverbGrade 5 science word1. auflösen 2. lösenSalt will dissolve more quickly in warm water.
349chemicalnounGrade 5 science wordChemikalieThe label identifies each chemical in the cleaning solution.
350mineralnounGrade 5 science wordMineralQuartz is a common mineral in Earth's crust.

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Vocabulary page 15
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
351massnounGrade 5 science wordMasseThe balance measures the rock's mass in grams.
352volumenounGrade 5 science word1. Rauminhalt 2. VolumenWe found the box's volume by multiplying its length, width, and height.
353densitynounGrade 5 science word1. Dichte 2. MassendichteOil floats because its density is lower than water's.
354energynounGrade 5 science wordEnergieFood provides energy for the body.
355forcenounGrade 5 science word1. Gewalt 2. KraftThe force of the kick sent the ball across the field.
356motionnounGrade 5 science wordBewegungThe camera recorded the cart's motion down the ramp.
357frictionnounGrade 5 science word1. Reibung 2. FriktionFriction between the tires and road helps the bicycle stop.
358magnetismnounGrade 5 science wordMagnetismusMagnetism pulled the iron paper clips toward the bar.
359electricitynounGrade 5 science wordElektrizitätThe wind turbine generates electricity.
360circuitnounGrade 5 science word1. Schaltkreis 2. StromkreisThe bulb lights when the circuit is closed.
361conductornounGrade 5 science wordLeiterCopper is a good conductor of electricity.
362insulatornounGrade 5 science word1. Isolator 2. NichtleiterRubber is an insulator used around electric wires.
363reflectionnounGrade 5 science word1. Reflexion 2. Abbild 3. ReflektionThe mirror formed an image through reflection.
364refractionnounGrade 5 science word1. Brechung 2. RefraktionRefraction makes the straw appear bent in water.
365vibrationnounGrade 5 science word1. Vibration 2. SchwingungThe string's vibration produces a musical sound.
366frequencynounGrade 5 science word1. Frequenz 2. HäufigkeitA higher sound frequency produces a higher pitch.
367wavelengthnounGrade 5 science wordWellenlängeRed light has a longer wavelength than violet light.
368spectrumnounGrade 5 science wordSpektrumA prism separates white light into a spectrum.
369transparentadjectiveGrade 5 science word1. durchsichtig 2. transparentThe transparent glass revealed the fish inside the tank.
370translucentadjectiveGrade 5 science word1. lichtdurchlässig 2. transparent 3. transluzentThe translucent curtain softened the sunlight.
371opaqueadjectiveGrade 5 science word1. trüb 2. trübe 3. milchigThe opaque wall blocked all light from the next room.
372solidnounGrade 5 science word1. Festkörper 2. FeststoffIce is the solid form of water.
373liquidnounGrade 5 science word1. Flüssigkeit 2. flüssigA liquid takes the shape of its container.
374statenounGrade 5 science word1. Staat 2. ZustandHeating can change water from a liquid state to a gas.
375evaporationnounGrade 5 science word1. Verdunstung 2. Verdunsten 3. VerdampfungEvaporation slowly dried the puddle.

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Vocabulary page 16
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
376condensationnounGrade 5 science wordKondensationCondensation formed droplets on the cold glass.
377precipitationnounGrade 5 science wordNiederschlagThe forecast predicts heavy precipitation overnight.
378humiditynounGrade 5 science wordLuftfeuchtigkeitHigh humidity made the warm day feel uncomfortable.
379atmospherenounGrade 5 science wordAtmosphäreEarth's atmosphere contains the oxygen people breathe.
380weatheringnounGrade 5 science wordVerwitterungRepeated freezing and thawing cause weathering.
381erosionnounGrade 5 science wordErosionTree roots can slow erosion on a steep slope.
382sedimentnounGrade 5 science word1. Sediment 2. Satz 3. BodensatzThe river left a layer of sediment along its banks.
383fossilnounGrade 5 science wordFossilThe rock contained a fossil of a small shell.
384glaciernounGrade 5 science word1. Gletscher 2. Ferner 3. KeesThe glacier carved a wide valley as it moved.
385earthquakenounGrade 5 science wordErdbebenThe earthquake damaged buildings near the fault.
386faultnounGrade 5 science wordSchuldPressure built along the fault before the earthquake.
387tectonicadjectiveGrade 5 science wordtektonischTectonic plates move only a few centimeters each year.
388volcanonounGrade 5 science word1. Vulkan 2. Feuerberg 3. feuerspeiender BergThe volcano released steam from its summit.
389canyonnounGrade 5 science word1. Schlucht 2. Felsschlucht 3. KlammThe river flows along the bottom of the canyon.
390plateaunounGrade 5 science word1. Hochebene 2. PlateauThe village sits on a plateau above the valley.
391deltanounGrade 5 science wordDeltaThe river formed a fertile delta beside the sea.
392basinnounGrade 5 science word1. Einzugsgebiet 2. EinzugsbeckenRain from the entire basin flows toward the main river.
393renewableadjectiveGrade 5 science worderneuerbarSunlight is a renewable source of energy.
394nonrenewableadjectiveGrade 5 science wordnicht erneuerbarCoal is a nonrenewable resource.
395conservationnounGrade 5 science word1. Schutz 2. Umweltschutz 3. UnterschutzstellungWater conservation becomes especially important during drought.
396pollutionnounGrade 5 science word1. Verunreinigung 2. Verschmutzung 3. UmweltverschmutzungAir pollution can make breathing difficult.
397environmentnounGrade 5 science word1. Umwelt 2. MilieuPlastic waste harms the ocean environment.
398recycleverbGrade 5 science word1. wiederverwerten 2. recycelnThe factory can recycle old glass into new bottles.
399biodegradableadjectiveGrade 5 science wordbiologisch abbaubarLeaves are biodegradable and can become compost.
400sustainableadjectiveGrade 5 science word1. nachhaltig 2. aufrechterhaltbar 3. aufrechtzuerhaltenThe farm uses sustainable methods to protect the soil.

Water in the Air

Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Warm water raises the humidity inside a sealed jar. Water vapor enters the cooler upper atmosphere of the jar, where condensation forms droplets. When the drops fall like precipitation, they strike a sugar cube and slowly model weathering.

German translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What raises the humidity?

Warm water raises the humidity.

2. Where does condensation form?

Condensation forms near the cooler top of the jar.

3. What process does the sugar cube model?

The sugar cube models weathering.

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Vocabulary page 17
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
401agriculturenounGrade 5 science word1. Landwirtschaft 2. Ackerbau 3. AgrikulturAgriculture provides food and materials for communities.
402irrigationnounGrade 5 science word1. Bewässerung 2. Irrigation 3. BeregnungDrip irrigation carries water directly to plant roots.
403fractionnounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Bruchteil 2. BruchThe shaded fraction of the circle is three fourths.
404decimalnounGrade 5 mathematics worddezimalThe decimal 0.5 represents one half.
405percentagenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Prozentsatz 2. Hundertsatz 3. VomhundertsatzThe percentage of blue marbles is sixty because sixty out of every hundred are blue.
406rationounGrade 5 mathematics wordVerhältnisThe ratio of red beads to blue beads is two to three.
407proportionnounGrade 5 mathematics wordAnteilWe used a proportion to find the missing map distance.
408numeratornounGrade 5 mathematics wordZählerIn three fifths, three is the numerator.
409denominatornounGrade 5 mathematics wordNennerIn three fifths, five is the denominator.
410productnounGrade 5 mathematics wordProduktThe product of six and seven is forty-two.
411quotientnounGrade 5 mathematics wordQuotientThe quotient of forty and eight is five.
412remaindernounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Rest 2. TeilungsrestSeventeen divided by five has a remainder of two.
413multiplenounGrade 5 mathematics wordVielfacheThirty is a multiple of both five and six.
414primeadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics wordprim-Seven is a prime number because only one and seven divide it evenly.
415compositeadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics wordzusammengesetztTwelve is a composite number with several factor pairs.
416divisibleadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics wordteilbarThirty-six is divisible by nine.
417divisornounGrade 5 mathematics wordTeilerIn twenty divided by four, four is the divisor.
418exponentnounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Hochzahl 2. ExponentIn three squared, the exponent is two.
419squaredadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics word1. quadriert 2. zum QuadratFive squared equals twenty-five.
420cubedadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics worddritteTwo cubed equals eight.
421operationnounGrade 5 mathematics wordOperationChoose the correct operation before solving the problem.
422expressionnounGrade 5 mathematics wordAusdruckThe expression six plus four has a value of ten.
423coordinatenounGrade 5 mathematics wordKoordinateThe first coordinate tells how far to move horizontally.
424axisnounGrade 5 mathematics wordAchseThe horizontal axis shows time in minutes.
425graphnounGrade 5 mathematics wordGraphThe graph shows how temperature changed during the day.

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#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
426orderedadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics wordsortiertAn ordered pair lists the horizontal coordinate first.
427quadrantnounGrade 5 mathematics wordQuadrantThe point is located in the first quadrant.
428polygonnounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Vieleck 2. PolygonA hexagon is a polygon with six sides.
429anglenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Ecke 2. Wandecke 3. AusseneckeA right angle measures ninety degrees.
430vertexnounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Spitze 2. Gipfel 3. ScheitelpunktThe top vertex joins the triangle's two sloping sides.
431paralleladjectiveGrade 5 mathematics word1. parallel zu 2. parallelOpposite sides of a rectangle are parallel.
432perpendicularadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics word1. rechtwinklig 2. lotrecht 3. senkrechtThe vertical post is perpendicular to the ground.
433trianglenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Dreieck 2. TriangelThe triangle has one right angle.
434rectanglenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Rechteck 2. Karree 3. OrthogonThe classroom floor forms a rectangle.
435rhombusnounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Rhombus 2. RauteThe tilted tile is a rhombus rather than a square.
436trapezoidnounGrade 5 mathematics wordTrapezThe bridge support forms a trapezoid.
437circumferencenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Umfang 2. KreisumfangWe wrapped string around the lid to measure its circumference.
438diameternounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Durchmesser 2. DiameterThe plate's diameter is twice its radius.
439radiusnounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Radius 2. HalbmesserThe compass was set to a radius of five centimeters.
440areanounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Flächeninhalt 2. OberflächeMultiply length by width to find a rectangle's area.
441perimeternounGrade 5 mathematics wordUmfangAdd all four side lengths to find the garden's perimeter.
442symmetrynounGrade 5 mathematics wordSymmetrieThe butterfly's wings show approximate symmetry.
443mediannounGrade 5 mathematics word1. mittler 2. MedianThe median of three, five, and nine is five.
444modenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Modus 2. BetriebsartThe mode of two, three, three, and five is three.
445rangenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Wertevorrat 2. Zielmenge 3. WertebereichThe range of four, seven, and twelve is eight.
446datanounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Daten 2. InformationseinheitenWe recorded the rainfall data in a table.
447samplenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Probe 2. MusterThe survey used a sample of fifty residents.
448probabilitynounGrade 5 mathematics wordWahrscheinlichkeitThe probability of rolling an even number is one half.
449possibleadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics wordmöglichRolling a six is possible with a standard number cube.
450impossibleadjectiveGrade 5 mathematics wordunmöglichIt is impossible to roll a seven on a standard six-sided number cube.

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#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
451eventnounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Ereignis 2. VeranstaltungDrawing a red marble is the event we are studying.
452estimatenounGrade 5 mathematics word1. Schätzung 2. AbschätzungOur estimate placed the crowd at about five hundred people.
453governmentnounGrade 5 social studies wordRegierungThe local government maintains roads and parks.
454democracynounGrade 5 social studies word1. Demokratie 2. VolksherrschaftIn a democracy, citizens vote in elections.
455republicnounGrade 5 social studies wordRepublikThe constitution established the nation as a republic.
456constitutionnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Verfassung 2. Konstitution 3. GrundgesetzThe constitution describes the powers of each branch.
457citizennounGrade 5 social studies word1. Staatsbürger 2. Staatsbürgerin 3. BürgerEvery citizen may contact elected representatives.
458citizenshipnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Staatsbürgerschaft 2. Staatsangehörigkeit 3. BürgerschaftResponsible citizenship includes learning about public issues.
459rightsnounGrade 5 social studies wordRechteThe law protects the rights of every voter.
460dutynounGrade 5 social studies word1. Pflicht 2. SchuldigkeitServing on a jury can be a citizen's duty.
461justicenounGrade 5 social studies word1. Gerechtigkeit 2. JustizThe court seeks justice by examining evidence carefully.
462authoritynounGrade 5 social studies wordAutoritätThe city council has authority over local zoning.
463legislaturenounGrade 5 social studies word1. Legislative 2. gesetzgebende GewaltThe state legislature debated the education bill.
464executiveadjectiveGrade 5 social studies wordExekutiveThe executive branch enforces federal laws.
465judicialadjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. gerichtlich 2. Justiz- 3. richterlichThe judicial branch decides how laws apply to cases.
466congressnounGrade 5 social studies wordKongressCongress considered a bill about national parks.
467courtnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Gericht 2. GerichtshofThe court listened to witnesses before reaching a decision.
468amendmentnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Änderung 2. Gesetzesänderung 3. NovelleThe amendment added a new protection to the constitution.
469federaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. Bundes- 2. föderal 3. BundFederal law applies throughout the country.
470regionaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies wordregionalThe regional train connects several nearby cities.
471municipaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. munizipal 2. Stadt- 3. StadtThe municipal library is funded by the city.
472policynounGrade 5 social studies word1. Politik 2. Handlungsgrundsatz 3. RichtlinieThe school adopted a policy for reducing food waste.
473economynounGrade 5 social studies word1. Wirtschaft 2. ÖkonomieTourism supports the island's economy.
474economicadjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. Wirtschafts- 2. ökonomisch 3. WirtschaftThe new harbor created economic opportunities.
475tradenounGrade 5 social studies word1. Tausch 2. Handel 3. KommerzRiver routes allowed trade between distant communities.

Estimating an Election

Reading practice for pages 19–20. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A mock election is the final event in civics week. Students estimate the turnout before voting for representatives. The activity shows how democracy works in a republic, where citizens choose people to serve in government.

German translation

A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.

Reading comprehension

1. What event ends civics week?

A mock election ends civics week.

2. What do students estimate?

They estimate voter turnout.

3. How are democracy and a republic connected?

Citizens in the republic elect representatives to government.

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Vocabulary page 20
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
476commercenounGrade 5 social studies word1. Handel 2. KommerzThe port became a center of international commerce.
477importverbGrade 5 social studies word1. importieren 2. einführenThe country must import fruit during the cold season.
478exportverbGrade 5 social studies word1. exportieren 2. ausführenLocal farms export coffee to markets overseas.
479supplynounGrade 5 social studies word1. zur Verfügung stellen 2. bereitstellen 3. liefernHeavy rain increased the city's water supply.
480demandnounGrade 5 social studies wordNachfrageDemand for warm coats rises in winter.
481scarcitynounGrade 5 social studies word1. Mangel 2. KnappheitWater scarcity forced the town to limit outdoor use.
482budgetnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Budget 2. Etat 3. HaushaltThe club created a budget before ordering supplies.
483incomenounGrade 5 social studies wordEinkommenPart of her summer income went into savings.
484expensenounGrade 5 social studies word1. Ausgabe 2. AufwandRent was the family's largest monthly expense.
485profitnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Gewinn 2. ProfitThe bakery used its profit to buy a larger oven.
486goodsnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Güter 2. WareThe train carried goods from inland factories to the port.
487servicenounGrade 5 social studies word1. warten 2. Dienst 3. WehrdienstBus transportation is a public service.
488currencynounGrade 5 social studies word1. Währung 2. ValutaTravelers exchanged their currency before the trip.
489taxnounGrade 5 social studies wordSteuerThe sales tax helps fund local services.
490labornounGrade 5 social studies wordArbeitBuilding the stone wall required many hours of labor.
491industrynounGrade 5 social studies wordIndustrieFishing is an important industry in the coastal region.
492entrepreneurnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Unternehmer 2. Unternehmerin 3. EntrepreneurThe young entrepreneur opened a bicycle repair shop.
493colonynounGrade 5 social studies wordKolonieThe distant colony sent raw materials to the ruling nation.
494colonistnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Kolonist 2. Kolonistin 3. KolonisatorEach colonist had to build shelter before winter.
495settlementnounGrade 5 social studies wordSiedlungThe settlement grew beside a reliable water source.
496independencenounGrade 5 social studies word1. Unabhängigkeit 2. SelbständigkeitThe nation declared independence after years of conflict.
497revolutionnounGrade 5 social studies word1. Revolution 2. UmdrehungThe revolution ended the monarch's rule.
498treatynounGrade 5 social studies word1. Vertrag 2. BündnisThe treaty established a peaceful border.
499alliancenounGrade 5 social studies word1. Allianz 2. BündnisThe two nations formed an alliance for mutual defense.
500territorynounGrade 5 social studies word1. Revier 2. GebietThe map shows the territory governed by the northern kingdom.

Sources and curriculum references

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