Vocabulary - Parrots Over Puerto Rico M5W3

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What is a merchant ship?

Back

A merchant ship is a type of vessel that carries products to sell, usually to a foreign country.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

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What does it mean to toil?

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To toil means to work hard or engage in difficult labor.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is captivity?

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Captivity refers to the state of being held in a place and unable to escape.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does jabbing mean?

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Jabbing means poking something quickly with a great deal of power.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does it mean if someone is aggressive?

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If someone is aggressive, they are often angry and ready to attack.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the definition of a fort?

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A fort is a fortified building or military stronghold.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the meaning of flight?

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Flight refers to the act of flying or the ability to move through the air.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is an example of a product carried by a merchant ship?

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An example of a product carried by a merchant ship could be electronics, clothing, or food.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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How can toil be used in a sentence?

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An example sentence is: 'He had to toil in the fields all day to earn a living.'

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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 an example of captivity in nature?

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An example of captivity in nature is when animals are kept in zoos or aquariums.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2