Hatchet Vocabulary and Context Clues

Front

What does 'murky' mean?

Back

Dark and dirty; not clear.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'clammy' mean?

Back

Uncomfortably damp.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'hordes' refer to in the context of mosquitoes?

Back

A large group.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'initial' mean?

Back

Beginning.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does 'ruefully' mean?

Back

With regret.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'context clues'?

Back

Hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

How can you identify the meaning of a word using context clues?

Back

Look for synonyms, antonyms, or explanations in the surrounding text.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A sentence that describes a word or provides an example.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What does 'swarming' mean in relation to insects?

Back

Moving in large numbers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the purpose of using descriptive language in a story?

Back

To create vivid images and enhance the reader's experience.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5