Reading Vocabulary 4th Grade

Front

What is the purpose of a 'pudding' tied around a child's middle?

Back

To protect the child from getting hurt when they fall while learning to walk.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What does the term 'unbelievable' mean?

Back

Incredible, amazing, or unlikely to be true.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

Define 'requirements'.

Back

Things that must be done or standards that must be met.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What can be inferred about mothers in the past regarding their children?

Back

Mothers had a lot to do, as they couldn't always watch their tiny children.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Give an example of a metaphor.

Back

Time is a thief.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the significance of using metaphors in writing?

Back

Metaphors create vivid imagery and help convey complex ideas in a relatable way.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

To draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the information provided.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D