148 The Ancient Greek Civilization 11A | Alexander the Great, Part I
Word Work: Tame 5 minutes
- In the read-aloud you heard, “Alexander realized he would
have to use his mind and his muscles to tame the horse.” - Say the word tame with me.
- Tame means to make gentle or obedient.
- Some animals are impossible to tame and should remain in
nature. - Have you ever seen someone tame an animal or ever tried to
tame one yourself? Try to use the word tame when you tell
about it. [Ask two or three students. If necessary, guide and/
or rephrase the students’ responses: “I saw someone tame
a once,” or “I tried to tame a once.”] - What’s the word we’ve been talking about? What part of
speech is the word tame?
Use a Making Choices activity for follow-up. Directions: You have
heard that the word tame means to make gentle or obedient. I will
describe a situation. If what I describe is an example of something
you could tame, say, “I can tame it.” If what I describe is an
example of something you could not tame, say, “I cannot tame it.”
(Answers may vary for all.) - a litter of kittens sleeping in a box
- a nest of baby birds chirping in a tree
- gorillas in the jungle
- a lost dog scratching at your door
- lizards sunbathing in the desert
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day