Key verbs — use the words

Teacher edition · Grade 3 · Lesson 29 · blocked
A precise verb needs no adverb.

1. MATCH

Draw a line from each school word to the everyday word that means about the same.
record — write down
measure — find how much
predict — say what will happen
suggest — put forward
increase — go up
MATCH — watch forRecognition only. A child can do this by elimination without meaning anything by the word, which is why it is rung one and not the whole sheet.

2. CHOOSE

Fill each gap with the right word. Word bank: increase, measure, predict, record, suggest.
Word bank: increase, measure, predict, record, suggest.
record the temperature each morning.
measure the water in the cup.
predict which seed grows first.
The data suggests plants need light.
The number of birds increased.
CHOOSE — watch forPRACTICE MODE: blocked. All gaps come from today's set.

3. FRAME

Finish each sentence.
Expect the FULL sentence on the line, not just the missing word. A one-word answer is incomplete — ask for it again.
Although ___
Although rainone possible answer — accept any full sentence that uses the word properly
In contrast, ___
In contrast, rainone possible answer — accept any full sentence that uses the word properly
FRAME — watch forThe release to independence. Today's scaffold is “opening only”, and it shrinks each time this unit returns until there is no frame at all — the child should be able to feel it coming off.

4. PRODUCE

Write your own sentences using the school words. Target: 1 paragraph (5–7 sentences). A + means more than one sentence in that slot. Only one of yours may use the frame. Choose which one needs it.
record
Record the temperature each morning.model — their own sentence will differ and should
measure
Measure the water in the cup.model — their own sentence will differ and should
predict
Predict which seed grows first.model — their own sentence will differ and should
suggest
The data suggests plants need light.model — their own sentence will differ and should
increase
The number of birds increased.model — their own sentence will differ and should
PRODUCE — watch forThe printed target is the LOTF move: the child can see what a full answer looks like instead of guessing how much is enough. The Today's frame ration is 1 — say it aloud, and say BOTH halves: the frame is there if they need it, and it is better writing without it.

5. JUDGE

For each pair, mark which version suits the reader named — and say why.
record / write down which fits? record — for a school report; write down — for talking to a friend
measure / find how much which fits? measure — for a school report; find how much — for talking to a friend
predict / say what will happen which fits? predict — for a school report; say what will happen — for talking to a friend
suggest / put forward which fits? suggest — for a school report; put forward — for talking to a friend
increase / go up which fits? increase — for a school report; go up — for talking to a friend
JUDGE — watch forOver-formal writing is a real fault, not a safe one. A child who always picks the longer word has learned vocabulary, not register.