Old Yeller - Vocabulary - Journeys

Front

What does the phrase 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going' mean?

Back

The strongest people are good at meeting challenges.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does the word 'picturing' mean?

Back

Making a mental image.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

What does the phrase 'Don't burn your bridges' mean?

Back

It is never a good idea to make enemies.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the word 'frantic' mean?

Back

Fearful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does the word 'strained' mean?

Back

Taxed one's muscles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'frantic'?

Back

Hasty or desperate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does it mean to 'make a mental image'?

Back

To visualize something in your mind.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is the meaning of 'taxed one's muscles'?

Back

To exert oneself physically.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'making decisions' imply in challenging situations?

Back

It involves choosing the best course of action.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What does it mean to 'meet challenges'?

Back

To face difficulties with determination.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3