My dad checked his watch to see what time it is.

A small clock you wear on your wrist

A wicked lady who flies on a broom

The wave splashed over my feet.

A tall wall of water in the ocean

Nail: (n) A small metal spike with a broad flat head, typically driven into wood with a hammer.

In order to attach the picture to the wall, Sampson had to nail it in place.

Officer Montgomery was able to nail the suspect after chasing her three blocks on foot.

Jam: (v) To squeeze or pack tightly into a space.

Mom wanted to bring so many clothes, she had to jam them all into her suitcase.

They want to jam at the concert last night, but they weren't invited.

Pool: (v) To share things for the benefit of others.

Jonah and Kyra wanted to pool their money together in order to buy the video game they both wanted.

James was doing so well at pool , he was on a winning streak of 8 games.

Bolt: (n) A flash of lightning leaving a jagged line across the sky.

The bolt came down at such an angle, it electrocuted me on my porch.

The bolt came loose, causing the porch to become unstable.

Season: (v) Add salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to food.

I wanted to season the steak just right before cooking.

My favorite season begins in October.

Novel: (adj) New or unusual in an interesting way.

Jaqueline shared her novel idea with us she was going to use in the Science Fair.

We finished the novel right before Fall Break.

After feeling a cool draft while sitting in her recliner, Kaya called an expert in to take a look.

A current of cool air in a room or confined space.

A preliminary version of a piece of writing.

As the building began to buckle , loud rumbling and screeching could be heard on each of the 30 floors.

Bend or give way under pressure or strain.

A flat frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt.

The current information being handed out in the meeting goes against information they previously presented.

Body of water or air moving in a definite direction.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You are writing a report about a cheetah. Which of the word reference books would help you find another word for fast?

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glossary

thesaurus

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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You are reading a passage in a nonfiction book about figurative language and don't remember what the word simile means. The best place to look would be in the _____________________________.

dictionary

glossary

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which reference book would you use to find the meaning of the word horizon?

dictionary

glossary

thesaurus

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Your teacher told you that you need a better word than nice in your report. Where would you look for a better word?

dictionary

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You are answering a question in your science book about food webs and you can't remember what symbiosis is. Where would be the best place for you to look?

dictionary

glossary

thesaurus

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which reference book would you find a synonym for angry?

dictionary

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thesaurus

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You need to know what part of speech the word amazing is. Where would you look?

dictionary

glossary

thesaurus

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri...Oh My!

You are writing a report about a cheetah. Which of the word reference books would help you find another word for fast?

You are reading a passage in a nonfiction book about figurative language and don't remember what the word simile means. The best place to look would be in the _____________________________.

Which reference book would you use to find the meaning of the word horizon?

Your teacher told you that you need a better word than nice in your report. Where would you look for a better word?

You are answering a question in your science book about food webs and you can't remember what symbiosis is. Where would be the best place for you to look?

In which reference book would you find a synonym for angry?

You need to know what part of speech the word amazing is. Where would you look?

Part of your math homework is to write down the difference between a line and a ray. Where would be the best place for you to look?

You checked out a cookbook from the library and one of the recipes tells you that you need to dice an apple. You aren't sure what that means. Where is the quickest place to look?

You are writing a funny story and need a word that closely matches giggle. Where would you look?

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