How Do You Raise a Raisin?

1. How Do You Raise a Raisin? By Pam Munoz Ryan Illustrated by Craig Brown Unit 3 Week 1

2. area • Noun: a space used for a special purpose • The area around our home has many trees. • How would you describe the area you are sitting in right now?

3. artificial • Adj.: made by humans, not by nature • My mom used an artificial plant for decoration in our house. • What types of things can be artificial?

4. grapevine • Noun: a woody vine on which grapes grow The farmer had to harvest the grapes that were growing on the grapevine. • Where have you seen a grapevine?

5. preservative • Noun: a substance used to keep food from spoiling • The can of beans was packed with a preservative so the food wouldn’t become rotten. • What types of food use a preservative?

6. proof • Noun: anything that can be used to show something is true • The detective needed proof to show the man was guilty of a crime. • When do you need to show proof for something?

7. raise • Verb: to lift • The men needed to work together to raise the heavy couch. • When have you had to raise something?

8. raisin • Noun: a dried grape • A raisin is a good snack to eat because it has vitamins. • Have you ever tasted a raisin?