Ms. Latoria's Vocabulary Words

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Word	Definition	Synonyms
Word: miniature (adj.)	Smaller than other objects of the same type.	small, tiny, little, wee

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myth (n.)

A story, often about gods or supernatural characters, passed down through generations to explain something about the world.

Multiple Choice

• Students complete an Exit Ticket by answering the following question:

Which sentence uses the word miniature correctly?

• The miniature Moon orbits our Earth.

• I held the miniature Moon in my hand.

• he miniature Moon fell and broke a hole through the floor.

constellation (n.)

Arrangement of stars that seems to make a picture and that is named for that picture.

Multiple Choice

• Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun to complete the sentence that has the same meaning as “Walter muttered as Walter went to the front door.”

• “Walter muttered as                            went to the front door.”

• it

• she

• he

• you

Word	Meaning
research (v.)	To study something and collect information about it.

Fill in the Blank

• “The robot’s eyes lit up and the robot spoke in an odd mechanical voice.”

• Rewrite the sentence using a pronoun. Students circle the pronoun they used in their sentences.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is an opinion?

• A) The sun rises in the east every morning.

• B) Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal and friendly.

• C) The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City.

• D) Penguins are birds that cannot fly but are excellent swimmers.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence provides a reason that supports the opinion given?

Opinion: Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal and friendly.

• A) Dogs have fur that comes in many different colors.

• B) Cats are also good pets because they are independent.

• C) Dogs enjoy going for walks and playing fetch with their owners.

• D) Dogs need regular grooming to keep their coats clean and healthy.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses a linking word to begin the paragraph that supports the opinion provided:

Opinion: Reading is important because it helps us learn new things and explore different worlds.

• A) Furthermore, reading allows us to expand our knowledge and imagination.

• B) However, not everyone enjoys reading books.

• C) In addition, reading helps improve our vocabulary and comprehension skills.

• D) Moreover, reading can be a relaxing activity after a long day.

Multiple Choice

Rewrite the following prompt to begin an essay:

Original Prompt: "Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using social media."

• A) "Social media presents both benefits and drawbacks, which will be explored in this essay."

• B) "Advantages and disadvantages of social media will be analyzed in the following paragraphs."

• C) "This essay will examine the pros and cons of utilizing social media platforms."

• D) "The following paragraphs will explore the positive and negative aspects of engaging with social media."

Multiple Choice

Question: Revise the given prompt to introduce an essay:

Original Prompt: "Explain how technology has changed the way people communicate."

• A) "In this essay, we will discuss the transformation of communication brought about by technology."

• B) "The following paragraphs will delve into the impact of technology on communication methods."

• C) "This essay will explore the evolution of communication in the digital age."

• D) "Discussing the effects of technology on communication will be the focus of this essay."