3.3 Vocabulary: Parrots Over Puerto Rico M5W3

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What does 'jabbing' mean?

Back

To jab is to poke something quickly with a great deal of power.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is a 'fort'?

Back

A fort is a strong building usually protected by guards and a wall.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does it mean to be 'aggressive'?

Back

If someone is aggressive, he or she is often angry and ready to attack.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a 'merchant ship'?

Back

A merchant ship carries products to sell, usually to a foreign country.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

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What does 'toil' mean?

Back

To toil is to work.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is 'captivity'?

Back

Captivity refers to the state of being kept in a confined space or being imprisoned.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the opposite of 'aggressive'?

Back

The opposite of aggressive is calm or peaceful.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

Give an example of a situation where someone might be 'jabbing'.

Back

A person might be jabbing when they are trying to get someone's attention by poking them.

Front

What is the purpose of a 'fort'?

Back

The purpose of a fort is to provide protection and defense.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What types of goods might a 'merchant ship' carry?

Back

A merchant ship might carry food, clothing, electronics, or other products.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2