M4W2 Homophones Spelling Perseus & the Fall of Medusa

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What does the word 'bury' mean?

Back

To put or hide under ground.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

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What is a 'pedal'?

Back

A foot-operated lever.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does 'manner' refer to?

Back

A way in which a thing is done or happens.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does it mean to 'reign'?

Back

To hold royal office; rule as king or queen.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'overdo' mean?

Back

To exhaust oneself from overwork or exhaustion.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a homophone?

Back

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

Give an example of a homophone for 'pair'.

Back

Pear.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the meaning of 'medusa' in mythology?

Back

A Gorgon with snakes for hair, whose gaze turns people to stone.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does 'fall' mean in the context of a story?

Back

A decline or downfall, often referring to a character's loss of power or status.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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What is the significance of Perseus in Greek mythology?

Back

A hero known for slaying Medusa and saving Andromeda.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4