Φύλλο οδηγιών για το λεξιλόγιο της Δ΄ τάξης του δημοτικού: 43 βασικές λέξεις για μαθητές που μαθαίνουν αγγλικά ως δεύτερη γλώσσα

Looking for a comprehensive Grade 4 elementary vocabulary guide? This cheat sheet covers 43 essential words that will help ESL students build confidence and improve their English skills.

🏠 Places and Things (Nouns)

🥞 Pancake

Ορισμός: A flat, round cake made from batter and cooked on a pan

Παράδειγμα: Mom made delicious pancakes for breakfast this morning.

🏕️ Ranch

Ορισμός: A large farm where cattle or horses are raised

Παράδειγμα: The cowboys work on a ranch with hundreds of cows.

🎉 Parade

Ορισμός: A public procession celebrating a special event

Παράδειγμα: We watched the colorful parade on Independence Day.

🌾 Festival

Ορισμός: A special event or celebration, often with music, food, or performances

Παράδειγμα: The autumn festival had games, music, and delicious food.

🧱 Lump

Ορισμός: A solid piece or mass of something

Παράδειγμα: There was a lump of clay on the art table.

👔 Collar

Ορισμός: The part of a shirt or jacket that goes around the neck

Παράδειγμα: Please straighten your collar before the school photo.

🏊 Pajamas

Ορισμός: Comfortable clothes worn for sleeping

Παράδειγμα: The children put on their warm pajamas before bedtime.

🚧 Fence

Ορισμός: A barrier made of wood or wire that surrounds an area

Παράδειγμα: The white fence around our garden keeps the rabbits out.

🌾 Plains

Ορισμός: Large, flat areas of land with few trees

Παράδειγμα: Buffalo once roamed freely across the great plains.

🏇 Saddle

Ορισμός: A seat placed on a horse’s back for riding

Παράδειγμα: The cowboy adjusted the saddle before mounting his horse.

💧 Dew

Ορισμός: Small drops of water that form on surfaces overnight

Παράδειγμα: The morning dew made the grass sparkle in the sunlight.

🐄 Cattle

Ορισμός: Cows and bulls raised on a farm or ranch

Παράδειγμα: The farmer moved his cattle to a new pasture.

🦌 Doe

Ορισμός: A female deer

Παράδειγμα: A gentle doe and her fawn walked through the forest.

🦌 Fawn

Ορισμός: A young deer

Παράδειγμα: The spotted fawn stayed close to its mother.

📚 Action Words (Verbs)

🐦 Quail

Ορισμός: To feel or show fear; to draw back in fear

Παράδειγμα: The little boy would quail when he saw the big dog barking at him.

✋ Attend

Ορισμός: To be present at; to go to

Παράδειγμα: All students must attend the school assembly on Friday.

🔍 Inspecting

Ορισμός: Looking at something very carefully to check it

Παράδειγμα: The teacher was inspecting our homework to see if we did it correctly.

🤔 Consider

Ορισμός: To think about something carefully

Παράδειγμα: Please consider all your options before making a decision.

🙋‍♀️ Helping

Ορισμός: 1) Assisting someone with a task 2) A serving or portion of food

Παράδειγμα: Sarah is helping her little brother with his math. Mom gave me a big helping of mashed potatoes.

🌅 Fade

Ορισμός: To gradually disappear or become weaker

Παράδειγμα: The colors in the sunset began to fade as night approached.

⚡ Surge

Ορισμός: A sudden powerful movement or increase

Παράδειγμα: There was a surge of excitement when the teacher announced a field trip.

💪 Struggle

Ορισμός: To try very hard to do something difficult

Παράδειγμα: Tom had to struggle to carry the heavy box upstairs.

🧵 Mending

Ορισμός: Fixing or repairing something that is broken

Παράδειγμα: Grandma is mending my torn shirt with a needle and thread.

📖 Taught (T-A-U-G-H-T)

Ορισμός: Past tense of teach; showed someone how to do something

Παράδειγμα: My father taught me how to ride a bicycle last summer.

👕 Tuck

Ορισμός: To push or fold something into a small space

Παράδειγμα: Please tuck your shirt into your pants before the photo.

🎭 Mimic

Ορισμός: To copy someone’s actions or voice

Παράδειγμα: The little sister likes to mimic everything her older brother does.

📄 Folded

Ορισμός: Bent something over on itself

Παράδειγμα: The student folded the paper in half to make a greeting card.

😟 Face (verb)

Ορισμός: To confront or deal with something difficult

Παράδειγμα: The brave knight had to face the dangerous dragon.

😊 Feeling Words

💥 Outburst

Ορισμός: A sudden strong expression of emotion

Παράδειγμα: The student had an outburst of anger when he lost his favorite pencil.

😔 Guilt

Ορισμός: The feeling of having done something wrong

Παράδειγμα: Maya felt guilt after accidentally breaking her friend’s toy.

😤 Frustration

Ορισμός: The feeling of being upset because you can’t do something

Παράδειγμα: John showed frustration when he couldn’t solve the math problem.

🤠 Special Words

🐎 Rodeo

Ορισμός: A competition where cowboys show their skills with horses and cattle

Παράδειγμα: We went to the rodeo and watched cowboys ride wild horses.

🎯 Describing Words

⚠️ Cautious

Ορισμός: Being very careful to avoid danger

Παράδειγμα: Be cautious when crossing the busy street.

🎯 Taut (T-A-U-T)

Ορισμός: Stretched tight; not loose

Παράδειγμα: The rope was taut between the two trees.

😒 Reluctant

Ορισμός: Not wanting to do something; hesitant

Παράδειγμα: Sam was reluctant to give his presentation in front of the class.

🎮 Practice Your Vocabulary!

Ready to test what you’ve learned? Try our fun interactive Jeopardy game with all these vocabulary words!

🎲 Play Grade 4 Vocabulary Jeopardy Game

💡 Study Tips for Grade 4 Vocabulary

• 📝 Write each word in a sentence of your own
• 🎨 Draw pictures to help remember word meanings
• 🗣️ Practice saying the words out loud
• 📚 Look for these words when you’re reading books
• 🎯 Use flashcards to quiz yourself

Remember: The difference between “taught” (T-A-U-G-H-T = past tense of teach) and “taut” (T-A-U-T = stretched tight) is important to know!

Keep practicing these words, and your English will get stronger every day! 🌟