Mr. Popper's Penguins Vocabulary Chapters 1-3

Front

What does 'pompous' mean?

Back

Arrogant; having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Define 'heathen'.

Back

Uncivilized; a person who does not belong to a widely held religion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does it mean to be 'inquisitive'?

Back

To be very curious; eager for knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Explain the term 'tobogganed'.

Back

To travel downhill by a long, flat sled.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What are 'expanses'?

Back

Open areas; large stretches of land.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the significance of vocabulary in understanding literature?

Back

Vocabulary helps in comprehending themes, character motivations, and plot developments.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4A

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

Back

Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is a synonym for 'arrogant'?

Back

Pompous; conceited.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is an antonym for 'uncivilized'?

Back

Cultured; refined.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How does being inquisitive benefit a student?

Back

It encourages exploration, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of subjects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1