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A lizard rested on the warm rock.
What does Lizard mean?
A lizard is a small reptile.
Dictionary definition
A small reptile with dry skin, a long body, and usually four legs.
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Lizard in a sentence
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The class observed how the lizard moved quickly across the sand.
hard
A lizard uses its body temperature and surroundings to survive in different habitats.
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What does lizard mean?
Lizard means a small reptile.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lizard?
Reptile is close in meaning to lizard.
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WordLizard.
Partnoun.
MeaningLizard means A lizard is a small reptile.
ExampleExample: A lizard rested on the warm rock.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- liz · erd
- Strongest beat
- liz
- Ending
- erd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on liz.
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Lizard word family
Base word
lizard
noun
lizard
Base form.
noun
lizards
More than one lizard.
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Hint for students
A lizard is a small reptile.
Common mix-up
Lizard is not the same as mammal. Lizard means a lizard is a small reptile.
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Read this model sentence: The class observed how the lizard moved quickly across the sand. Clue words: class, observed, how. Underline clue words that show why lizard fits instead of mammal. Now write one new sentence that shows lizard without using the word lizard. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lizard?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The class observed how the lizard moved quickly across the sand." Why does lizard fit better than mammal?
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