GRADE 5 READING & LANGUAGE · CHAPTER 1
Vocabulary & meaning
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Vocabulary
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AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER
The steep bank rose sharply beside the stream; climbing it took careful steps.
What does “bank” mean here?
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sloping land beside water
The surrounding action supports “sloping land beside water” rather than the word's other meanings.
Curriculum & source notes
These are original Little Play study books organized around U.S. school topics. The official curriculum references below guide topic scope and progression. Coverage is selected, not a complete curriculum or a verified match to every state standard. They are not copies of a publisher’s textbook. Check your school’s syllabus and book edition.
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