Call of the Wild vocabulary!

Call of the Wild

Key Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Using context clues, what does the underlined word mean?

Buck performed another exploit that uplifted him into Alaskan fame.

• violent crime

• heroic deed

• cool trick

"That winter, at Dawson, Buck performed another exploit, not so heroic, perhaps, but one that put his name many notches higher on the totem-pole of Alaskan fame."

​exploits = bold or adventurous acts!

Make a prediction

Multiple Choice

Which of these actions best fits the definition of an exploit?

• finding a pencil

• buying a bicycle

• climbing to the top of Mt. Everest

• robbing a bank

Define in your own words

A majority of the men who had witnessed the making of the bet decided in his favor...

Multiple Choice

Choose the best synonym for "majority"

• most

• least

• worst

• best

Do you know any words related to jubilare?

To call out or shout in happiness or make a joyful noise

Jubilare (Latin)

ROOT WORD ALERT

Multiple Choice

Based on the root word, what does it mean to be jubilant?

• loud

• scared

• happy

• silent

accept as real..

admit the truth of..

​admit the existence of...

acknowledge

They just kept walking and didn't acknowledge each other.

My boss acknowledged my work!

Poll

SURVEY: When someone corrects you, do you acknowledge that you were wrong?

• I NEVER acknowledge that I'm wrong! 😤

• I might acknowledge the truth... depends 🙄

• I ALWAYS acknowledge when I'm wrong. 😔😟

Multiple Choice

What is the best synonym for acknowledge?

• know or understand

• admit or accept

• forget or confuse

• meet or introduce

Multiple Choice

Which word best completes this sentence?

The warrior Hercules was known for his ____ such as killing monsters and discovering rare treasures.

• exploits

• majority

• jubilant

Multiple Choice

Which word best completes this sentence?

After the surprise party, I had to ___ that I knew about it all along.

• reluctant

• compact

• acknowledge

• jubilant

Multiple Choice

REVIEW! Which word best completes this sentence?

When I received an award for my discovery, I felt ____.

• exploit

• majority

• jubilant

Use Context Clues

Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing with his teeth and releasing slowly and reluctantly.

What does reluctantly likely mean?

Multiple Choice

Identify the synonyms for reluctant.

• quick; excited

• scared; terrified

• hesitant; unwilling

• proud; pleased

com = together

pangere = fasten or tie

Latin Root Words

closely and neatly packed together

adjective:

compact

diminish

(verb) lessen or subside

ROOT WORD ALERT!

The French word minuere, meaning to make small.

​This skincare company claims that their ingredients diminish wrinkles!

Multiple Choice

What is the best synonym for diminish?

• increase

• small

• celebrate

• reduce

Multiple Choice

Which word best completes this sentence?

My friends invited me to ride the rollercoaster, but I was ____ because it's so dangerous.

• reluctant

• compact

• acknowledge

• jubilant

Multiple Choice

Which word best completes this sentence?

When you're done camping, you can fold this tent into a ___ little square and put it in your car!

• reluctant

• compact

• acknowledge

• jubilant

Poll

How do you feel about your understanding of these new vocabulary words??

• HELP! I need to redo this Mini-Lesson.

• Okay... I think I will remember most of these!

• Good! I could take a quiz right now!