twitch - to move suddenly

detail - one small part of a whole

swoops - drops down suddenly

slithers - slides down, on, or through something

squeak - a short high sound

dozes - sleeps lightly or naps

echoes - repeating sounds when sound waves bounce off a surface

snuggles - lies close together with another thing

Vocabulary Strategy: Suffixes -able, -ible

Phonics Skills: Words with the VCV Pattern

If a word has one consonant between two vowels, divide the word before or after the consonant. The V/CV division is the most common. If the pattern is V/CV the vowel will most always say its long sound. If the pattern is VC/V the vowel will say its short sound. Try it both ways and determine which pronunciation sounds best.

V/CV.....................mu-sic

VC/V.....................cam-el

Comprehension Skills: Sequence of Events- The order in which things happen.

Comprehension Strategy: Asking Questions- Ask yourself questions about a selection as you read. Look for text evidence to help you answer the questions.