Vocabulary: Minn of the Mississippi

Front

What is a synonym for 'twinkling'?

Back

Shimmering

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What term describes fast-moving water in a river?

Back

Rapids

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

What word describes a place that is empty and uninhabited?

Back

Deserted

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the meaning of 'rushing water'?

Back

Rapids

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What term describes a strong wish or ambition to achieve something?

Back

Desire

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of the term 'Minn' in the context of the Mississippi?

Back

It refers to the Native American word for 'great river'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Front

What are the characteristics of a 'deserted' beach?

Back

It is empty, with no people or activity.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

How do 'rapids' affect river navigation?

Back

They create challenging conditions for boats and can be dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What emotions might drive someone to express a 'desire' to become a doctor?

Back

Passion for helping others, interest in medicine, and personal ambition.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the relationship between 'shimmering' and 'twinkling'?

Back

Both describe a light effect that is bright and flickering.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3