Copy of Topic 1 Vocabulary Project Graduation

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand cognates, context clues, and affixes when learning a new language?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word 'fast' as used in different contexts?

• Moving quickly

• Abstaining from food

• Firmly fixed

• A type of celebration

Open Ended

Do you know any words in English that sound like words in another language you speak? How do these similar-sounding words help you understand English better?

Multiple Select

According to the lesson objectives and learning targets, what are two ways students will use cognates in this lesson?

• Identify and list examples of cognates

• Apply knowledge of cognates in reading comprehension

• Translate paragraphs word for word

• Memorize spelling of all cognates

Multiple Choice

What is the main objective of this lesson?

• To memorize vocabulary lists

• To identify cognates to determine meaning

• To write essays

• To practice pronunciation

Open Ended

How can recognizing cognates help you understand the meaning of new words when reading in English?

Multiple Choice

Based on the table, which word is spelled the same in English and Spanish?

• silence

• hospital

• family

• fanmi

Open Ended

What heroic action did Sybil Ludington take on April 26, 1777, and what was the result of her efforts?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words from the passage are cognates in both English and Spanish?

• April

• militia

• attack

• all of the above

Open Ended

How do cognates help language learners understand new vocabulary, based on the charts and passage?

Multiple Select

Select all the words that are cognates in English and at least two other languages shown in the charts.

• family

• attack

• heroic

• problem

Multiple Choice

Which languages are included in the cognate charts provided in the lesson?

• Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, French

• German, Italian, Spanish, French

• English, Russian, Spanish, French

• Portuguese, Italian, French, English

Multiple Choice

Why does the author mention the landslide vote of 383 to 33 in the House for the National Women's History Museum?

• To show bipartisan support for the museum

• To highlight opposition to the museum

• To criticize the House of Representatives

• To compare it to other votes

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason the author gives for the lack of recognition of women's contributions in U.S. history?

• Women's achievements are not as significant as men's

• Women's contributions are missing from mainstream history

• Women have not made any contributions

• There are no records of women's achievements

Multiple Select

Which of the following are highlighted as missing or lacking in U.S. history and STEM education, according to the passages?

• Female role models

• Funding for STEM

• Recognition of women's contributions

• Male scientists

Open Ended

Explain how the lack of female role models in history and STEM fields can impact young girls' aspirations.

Multiple Choice

According to the passages, what is one major factor that discourages girls and women from pursuing STEM careers?

• Lack of funding for STEM programs

• Lack of female role models

• Difficulty of STEM subjects

• Lack of interest in science

Multiple Choice

Which of the following women is credited with co-inventing a radio-frequency device that prevented enemy spies from intercepting military messages?

• Hedy Lamarr

• Grace Murray Hopper

• Chien-Shiung Wu

• Alice Evans

Multiple Select

Which of the following contributions were made by the women mentioned in the passage?

• Recognized the potential for commercial applications of computers

• Disproved the law of conservation of parity

• Proved that unpasteurized dairy products led to the spread of disease

• Invented the telephone

Open Ended

Why do you think the author believes it is important to honor female role models in STEM? Support your answer with evidence from the passage.

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, what is a key factor that will continue to influence career choices and self-perception until the achievements of women are recognized?

• Gender

• Age

• Education

• Location

Open Ended

How might including more stories of female role models in history textbooks impact young girls' interest in STEM fields?

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about using context clues or affixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lessons about cognates, context clues, and affixes, which strategy do you find most helpful for understanding new words?