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Amount of Something
Answer Key
Vocabulary Ladders
Teacher Note
For detailed instructions Word Definition
on how to implement the scant almost nonexistent
components of this lesson,
see pages 15–19. minute extremely tiny
diminutive very small; tiny
sufficient enough; as much as needed
Objective
ample more than enough to be satisfying
Students will analyze words
related to the amount of copious very large quantity
something, from a little to an extremely large amount, well beyond
a lot. exorbitant
what is reasonable
Ordering Words
Materials Check that students can explain why the words are ordered the
• Vocabulary Ladders way they are.
template (page 142)
Sentence Clues
• Activity Cards
(page 41) 1. The lawyer charged a(n) (exorbitant) fee for her services.
• Sentence Stems 4. The newborn baby held my finger with his (minute/diminutive)
(page 44) fingers.
• Write About It! 5. After being stuck in the snowstorm for four more days than
(page 45) they expected, they were left with only a(n) (scant) amount of
food.
Sentence Stems
Additional Words
Check that student responses reflect the meaning of the
Introduce students to underlined word in each sentence frame.
additional words such
as abundant, negligible,
Write About It!
bountiful, and miniscule
as you work through the Check that responses include the new vocabulary terms used in
lesson. the correct way.
Activity Cards
Directions: Cut apart and match the words and definitions below. Then, glue them onto
the Vocabulary Ladders activity sheet in order, from a little to a lot.
an extremely large
ample amount, well beyond
what is reasonable
enough; as much as
exorbitant needed
Ordering Words
Directions: Write the words from the Word Bank in the order you choose, from a little to
a lot, on the ladder. Then, explain why you put them in the order you chose.
Word Bank
ample copious diminutive exorbitant
minute scant sufficient
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Sentence Clues
Directions: Choose the best word from the Word Bank to complete each sentence.
Note: You may need to add or change the ending of a word to make it fit the sentence.
Word Bank
ample copious diminutive exorbitant
minute scant sufficient
5. After being stuck in the snowstorm for four more days than they expected,
Sentence Stems
Directions: Complete each statement.
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Word Bank
ample copious diminutive exorbitant
minute scant sufficient
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