The word mole is always a noun. The variety of meanings is amazing. Check this out:
1) a small burrowing insectivorous mammal with dark velvety fur, a long muzzle, and very small eyes
2) a spy who over a long period achieves an important position within the security defenses of a country
3) someone within an organization who anonymously betrays confidential information
4) small, often slightly raised blemish on the skin made dark by a high concentration of melanin
5) a highly spiced Mexican sauce made chiefly from chili peppers and chocolate, served with meat. (pronounced moh-lay)
(from The New Oxford American Dictionary online)
Fun things to do
1) You can find great books to read by searching “spy books for kids or spy books for kids ages 9-12.”
For history about REAL spies, search “non-fiction children’s books about spies.”
2) Make your own mole sauce with an adult’s help. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/223261/authentic-mole-sauce/
More Fun things to do
To play another matching game with the word foot click here for the Zeller Cellar Word Fun #7
Go on a hunt for all the words you can find from the “root” word for foot. Click here for the Zeller Speller #7
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