Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 6
8th Grade
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Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 6
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8th Grade
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Evan Moore
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This quiz assesses 8th-grade vocabulary development through context clues and word meaning comprehension within a historical narrative about Captain Bligh and the HMS Bounty mutiny. Students must demonstrate their ability to select precise vocabulary words that fit specific contexts, requiring them to understand nuanced word meanings, connotations, and appropriate usage. The assessment targets advanced vocabulary acquisition skills including distinguishing between similar terms, understanding domain-specific vocabulary related to maritime history and legal proceedings, and applying contextual reasoning to determine the most appropriate word choice from multiple options. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to follow the chronological narrative while simultaneously processing vocabulary in context, along with the ability to differentiate between words with related but distinct meanings such as "apprehended" versus "arraigned" or "calamity" versus "anarchy." Created by Evan Moore, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 8. This vocabulary-focused assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge students' mastery of Wordly Wise Book 8 vocabulary before moving to the next lesson. Teachers can implement this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it as independent practice to reinforce vocabulary retention, or use it as a review session before summative assessments. The format works particularly well for homework assignments, allowing students to practice context clue strategies in a low-stakes environment while building confidence with challenging vocabulary. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards L.8.4 (determining word meanings through context clues), L.8.5 (understanding figurative language and word relationships), and L.8.6 (acquiring domain-specific vocabulary), supporting students' development of the sophisticated vocabulary knowledge essential for academic success across all subject areas.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Everyone on the open boat knew who was in charge. Captain Bligh allowed no __________ among the eighteen crew members.
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For days on end, the men were soaked by tropical rainstorms. At other times, they __________ in the heat under the blazing sun.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Captain Bligh reached Timor after forty-one days at sea. He reported the _________ that had befallen his ship to the Dutch governor.
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Captain Bligh was given a hero's welcome when he arrived in London. He was ____________ everywhere for his great feat of seamanship.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Captain Bligh had to explain how he came to lose his ship. A _____________ inquiry was held, which found that Bligh was not responsible.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Two years passed, and the mutineers lived life undisturbed. They had married Tahitian women and were thoroughly ____________ into island life.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
That blissful life ended with the arrival of the Pandora. The mutineers were quickly __________ and taken aboard.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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