Wordly WIse Book 8 Lesson 5
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Wordly WIse Book 8 Lesson 5
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Emily Steigerwald
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This quiz focuses on advanced vocabulary development, specifically targeting sophisticated English words that 8th-grade students encounter in academic texts and formal writing. The questions assess students' understanding of precise word meanings, synonyms, and contextual usage through multiple-choice formats that require deep comprehension rather than simple memorization. Students must demonstrate their ability to distinguish between subtle differences in meaning, recognize words in various contexts, and understand connotations and denotations of advanced vocabulary terms like "audacious," "conscientious," "mutiny," and "lackadaisical." The core skills being developed include contextual analysis, semantic relationships, and the ability to apply vocabulary knowledge across different sentence structures and situations, all essential components for reading comprehension and effective written communication at the middle school level. Created by Emily Steigerwald, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 8. This vocabulary assessment serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing lesson content from Wordly Wise Book 8, providing students with targeted practice on challenging academic vocabulary that appears frequently in literature and informational texts. The quiz works effectively as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding after vocabulary instruction, as homework to reinforce learning, or as a warm-up activity to review previously taught terms before introducing new concepts. Teachers can use this assessment to identify which students need additional support with specific vocabulary terms and to inform future instruction on word study strategies. The quiz aligns with Common Core State Standards L.8.4 (determining word meanings), L.8.5 (understanding figurative language and word relationships), and L.8.6 (acquiring and using academic vocabulary), supporting students' development of the sophisticated vocabulary knowledge essential for success in high school English courses.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
We embarked on our coast-to-coast trip in Portland, Oregon. In Portland, we
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CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these people would most likely be involved in a mutiny?
dogs
tow-truck drivers
sailors
ballet dancers
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these remarks would be considered audacious?
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
She makes a conscientious effor to work for various charities in the area. The work she does is
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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
1 min • 1 pt
A prudent decision is
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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
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why would a teacher rebuke students?
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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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why would a teacher rebuke students?
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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