4th,Gr4,Unit2,vocabulary,ppt,powerpoints,treasures,treasures reading,by JanisDavis

1. Vocabulary

2. Overheard- heard something when you were not supposed to If you overheardsomeone speaking, you listened without that person knowing. Kevinoverheardhis parents discussing their vacation. What are some situations in which a person might have overheardothers without having been seen?

3. border- a line where one country ends and another begins A border is a boundary line that shows how land is separated into units. The border between Canada and the United States is long. What is another example of a border?.

4. opportunities– good chances; favorable times Opportunities are chances to do things. Dahlia had opportunities to play soccer. What is a synonym for opportunities?

5. citizen - a person who was born in, or chooses to be a member of , a country A citizen pledges to be loyal to a country and has rights from that country. Voting is a right of any citizen in a democratic country. What is an antonym for citizen?

6. unions- groups of workers joined together to protect their interests Labor unions are groups of workers who unite to improve conditions.. Unions often help workers get better health care or wages. How can unionshelp solve problems?

7. strikes– work stoppages to fight together for better work conditions Strikes are times when workers refuse to work until owners improve job conditions. Strikes make points about unfair conditions. What have you seen workers do when on strikes?

8. boycotts – agreements to join with others in refusing to deal with a person, nation, or business Boycotts are refusals to buy products as ways of protesting prices or poor treatment. Our boycotts made the company change its polices. How are boycotts and strikes similar and different?