“All on the Map”

commotionA commotion happens when a lot of people are

running around making a lot of noise.

commotion

The laughter of the townspeople caused a lot of commotion.

Which wouldn’t cause a commotion- banging pot and pans together or

waving to a friend? Explain.

commotion

Would a playground be a place where there might be a commotion?

Why or why not?

What kind of weather might cause a commotion and wake you up at

night?Name some places where you would

NOT expect a commotion.

muffle

When you muffle a sound, you cover it up so it is not so loud.

muffleThe woman was able to muffle her laughter by stuffing her scarf in her

mouth.

Which sound would you try to muffle- beautiful music or a noisy

lawn mower? Explain.

muffleImagine that your are trying to sleep,

but you can hear the sound of a television in the other room. How

could you muffle the sound?

Name a place where you might need to muffle your voice. How could you

muffle the sound?Think of a loud sound you would like to muffle. Demonstrate what that noise would sound like when it was muffled.

overflowing

If something is overflowing, it is pouring out of its usual space.

overflowing

The courtroom was overflowing with crowds of people.

What might cause a pond to overflow- too much sun or too much

rain? Explain.

overflowingWhat could you do if your toy box

started overflowing with toys?

Name places where you might see water overflowing.

Imagine that you helped your sister

clean her room. Her words are overflowing with praise. What does

that mean?

locateIf you try to locate something, you try

to find it.

locateYou can look on a map to locate a

building.

Which would be easier to locate, a lost bike or a lost marble? Why?

locate

Name places you would like to locate on a globe. Why would you like to find out where these places are?

Locate something in the classroom that is round. Give directions that tell how classmates can locate it.

searchWhen you search for something, you look for it.

search

A map can help you search for a street.

Where would be a place to search for a book- a movie theater or a library?

searchPretend you are searching for a

hidden treasure. Where are you and what are you looking for?

What kind of store would you visit to search for your favorite game?

How can you use a computer to search for information?

symbolYou can use a mark or a picture called a symbol to

stand for a word or an object.

symbol

A flag symbol is next to the post office on the map.

What would make a better map symbol for a park- some trees or

some cars?

symbolName a symbol you see at school.

What does it stand for?

Make up a symbol that stands for you. Describe what it would look like

and explain why?