👩‍🏫 Teacher’s Guide

Objective
Students will apply precise words - examined using the examples and practice below.

Vocabulary
examined, looked

Teaching Notes

• Read together first, then let students answer independently. Ask students to point to the word or sentence that supports an answer.
• Teach the rule, discuss the worked example, and cover answers during practice.
• Use incorrect responses to identify which part of the rule needs another example.
• Allow approximately 25–35 minutes, including discussion and independent practice.

🧒 Student Worksheet

Concept and Helping Material

Big Idea
A precise word gives a more exact meaning. Choose it only when the context supports that extra information.

Compare looked and examined. Examined means looked at carefully.

Model
A writer who chooses examined gives more information than a writer who chooses looked.

Vocabulary and Definition

• — looked at carefully
• — a broader word with less specific information

Words to Learn

examined, looked

Sentences to Fill In

1. The term for looked at carefully is ____.
2. The term for a broader word with less specific information is ____.

Think & Respond Q&A

1. What does examined mean?
2. Which is more general: looked or examined?
3. Which is more specific: looked or examined?
4. Is examined always a good replacement for looked?
5. Write a sentence that shows looked at carefully.
6. Why does precision matter?

Hands-On Experiment or Activities

Write two new examples and read them to a partner.

Reflection

• Explain one thing you learned.
• Write two new examples and read them to a partner.