"We Beat the Street" Chapter 3 - StudySync

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What is the literal DEFINITION of a word called?

Back

Denotation

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What can be inferred about George's learning experience in Miss Johnson's class?

Back

George has learned a lot about life and culture in Miss Johnson’s class.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What does teaching Shakespeare to 3rd graders reveal about Miss Johnson's expectations?

Back

Miss Johnson had high expectations for her 3rd grade students.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is the CONNOTATION of a word?

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The feeling or emotional association that a word carries.

Front

Why did George yell at his older brother Garland?

Back

Garland was throwing bottles into the street.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of that word.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does it mean to make an inference?

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To make an inference means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is an example of a synonym?

Back

Happy is a synonym for joyful.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is an example of an antonym?

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Hot is an antonym for cold.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does it mean to have high expectations for students?

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It means believing that students can achieve great things and challenging them to reach their full potential.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10