Word Meaning

Front

What does 'pronounce' mean?

Back

To say a word correctly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What does 'boasting' mean?

Back

Saying you are the best or better than others.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What is the purpose of using parentheses in writing?

Back

To provide additional information, such as pronunciation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'snoozing' mean?

Back

Napping or sleeping lightly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'grrr...' represent in writing?

Back

The sound a bear makes.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

What is a synonym for 'napping'?

Back

Sleeping or resting.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Why do authors use sound words like 'grrr...' in stories?

Back

To create a vivid image of sounds for the reader.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

What does it mean to 'define' a word?

Back

To explain what the word means.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'character' in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure in a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'middle school' refer to?

Back

A school for students typically in grades 6-8.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4