Vocabulary: Island of the Blue Dolphins (chapters 1-12)

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forbade

Back

The past tense of 'forbid', meaning to refuse to allow something. Example: My parents forbade me to walk home alone at night.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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carcass

Back

The dead body of an animal. Example: The vulture was feeding on the carcass of a bird.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

quarreled

Back

The past tense of 'quarrel', meaning to have a heated argument or disagreement. Example: My brother and I quarreled over who got to choose the movie for family movie night.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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sparingly

Back

In a restricted or infrequent manner. Example: The squirrels ate sparingly so they would have enough walnuts to last through the winter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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vocabulary

Back

The set of words known and used by a person or group. Example: Expanding your vocabulary helps improve your communication skills.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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context

Back

The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or event that help clarify its meaning. Example: Understanding the context of a story can enhance comprehension.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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synonym

Back

A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Example: 'Happy' is a synonym for 'joyful'.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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antonym

Back

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Example: 'Hot' is an antonym for 'cold'.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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figurative language

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' is an example of figurative language.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

theme

Back

The central topic or idea explored in a text. Example: A common theme in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' is survival.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D