Grade 2 - The Ancient Greek Civilization

60 The Ancient Greek Civilization 5 | All for Sparta

Core Vocabulary

conquest, n. The act of conquering, or taking over something or

someone; a win

Example: Long ago, some kings made conquest after conquest to

expand the areas they ruled.

Variation(s): conquests

council, n. A group of people chosen to look after the interests of a group,

town, or organization

Example: Judy wanted to be on the student council so she could help

plan the activities at her school.

Variation(s): councils

discomfort, n. A feeling of pain or uneasiness that keeps you from

relaxing or being comfortable

Example: Tracy experienced a lot of discomfort when she fell off the

slide and broke her arm.

Variation(s): discomforts

permanently, adv. Continuing in the same way without change; for all

time

Example: I’m glad the pine trees in our yard are permanently green so

there’s still some color in the winter.

Variation(s): none

self-discipline, n. Training to improve yourself, sometimes by giving up

luxuries or comforts

Example: Jim needs a lot of self-discipline to practice his karate after

school instead of playing with his friends.

Variation(s): none

At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes

Introducing the Read-Aloud

What Have We Already Learned? Poster 1 (Map of Ancient Greece)

10

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud All for Sparta Poster 1^15

Discussing the Read-Aloud

Comprehension Questions 10

Word Work: Permanently 5

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions

Civilization Chart

Image Card 13;

Instructional Master 1B-1

(optional)

Multiple Meaning Word Activity: 20

Camp Poster 3M (Camp)

Syntactic Awareness Activity:

Conversations