Handling an Object

Handling an Object
Answer Key

Teacher Note Vocabulary Ladders

For detailed instructions Word Definition

on how to implement the
components of this lesson, delicately to touch softly or lightly
see pages 15–19. tenderly to touch or treat in a caring way
to handle in the correct way and
carefully
use cautiously
Objective carelessly to treat irresponsibly, without concern
Students will analyze words roughly to handle too strongly or without care
related to handling an object,
from gently to violently. brutally to treat violently or in a harmful way

Ordering Words
Materials Check that students can explain why the words are ordered
the way they are.
• Vocabulary Ladders
template (page 142)
Sentence Clues
• Activity Cards
(page 125) 1. My mother (tenderly/delicately) kissed me on the forehead
to comfort me.
• Ordering Words
(page 126) 2. The owner was arrested for treating animals
• Sentence Clues (roughly/brutally).
(page 127)
3. Each night, Tanner (carefully) brushes his teeth to avoid
• Sentence Stems getting cavities.
(page 128)
4. I was acting (carelessly) when I dropped the cell phone on
• Write About It!
the ground.
(page 129)

Additional Words
Introduce students to
additional words such as
gingerly and negligently as
you work through the lesson.
Sentence Stems
Check that student responses reflect the meaning of the
underlined word in each sentence frame.
Write About It!
Check that responses include the new vocabulary terms used
in the correct way.

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Activity Cards

Directions: Cut apart and match the words and definitions below.
Then, glue them onto the Vocabulary Ladders activity sheet in order, from
handling something gently to violently.

to treat violently or in a
brutally harmful way

to handle too strongly or

carefully without care

to treat irresponsibly,
carelessly without concern

to handle in the correct

delicately way and use cautiously

to touch or treat in a
roughly caring way

tenderly to touch softly or lightly

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Ordering Words
Directions: Write the words from the Word Bank in the order you choose,
from handling something gently to violently, on the ladder. Then, explain
an important difference between two of the words.

Word Bank
brutally carefully carelessly
delicately roughly tenderly

Comparing Words

Choose two words.

Word 1: _________________

Word 2: _________________

One difference between these

words is:

________________________

________________________

________________________

________________________

________________________

________________________

________________________

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Sentence Clues
Directions: Choose the best word from the Word Bank to complete
each sentence.

Word Bank
brutally carefully carelessly
delicately roughly tenderly

1. My mother _______________________ kissed me on the

forehead to comfort me.

2. The owner was arrested for treating animals

_______________________.

3. Each night, Tanner _____________________

brushes his teeth to avoid getting cavities.

4. I was acting _______________________

when I dropped the cell phone on the ground.

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Sentence Stems
Directions: Complete each statement.

1. Thomas treated his little brother roughly when _________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________ .

2. Someone has treated me tenderly when _____________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________ .

3. Two animals that might fight brutally are ______________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________ .

4. Three things that must be handled delicately are _______

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________ .

5. One thing I’ve broken when I acted carelessly was

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________ .

6. A few of my possessions that I must treat carefully are

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________ .

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Write About It!

Directions: Read the prompt. Then, write a response. Underline the new
vocabulary you use in your response.

Word Bank
brutally carefully carelessly
delicately roughly tenderly

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