1/29 Interventions

Interpret (understand) the meaning of the figurative language used in the following example:

When Cole lost his job, he was devastated. The only light in the sea of darkness was the prospect of pursuing a new career.

• There was a benefit to Cole’s job loss

• Cole felt in the dark about what to do after losing his job.

Interpret (understand) the meaning of the figurative language used in the following example:

Hayley has a lot on her plate: she is attending college, has a full-time job as a waitress, and volunteers at the animal shelter.

• Hayley has no time to eat well.

• Hayley has many responsibilities.

Interpret (understand) the meaning of the figurative language used in the following example:

There was never a sound beside the wood but one,

And that was my long scythe whispering to the ground.

—Robert Frost, "Mowing"

• The scythe made a soft swishing sound

• The scythe gently touched the ground

Interpret (understand) the meaning of the figurative language used in the following example:

A simple change of scenery can be like an ice-cold lemonade on a warm summer day.

• Summer is a good time for a change.

• Spending time in a different place is refreshing.

Interpret (understand) the meaning of the figurative language used in the following example:

You're as cold as ice; you're willing to sacrifice our love. -Foreigner, “Cold as Ice"

• This song is about someone who is freezing.

• This song is about someone who doesn’t care.

Interpret (Understand) the meaning of the underlined word by analyzing the words Greek or Latin root:

The root dict means say or declare. What does the word edict mean? (Section 1 of “Night)

• An amount of money charged for a regular service

• An order issued by a person of authority

• A good deed done by a well-intentioned person

Interpret (Understand) the meaning of the underlined word by analyzing the words Greek or Latin root:

The root cred means trust or believe. What does the word credibility mean

• The quality of being well-spoken

• The quality of being lacking or insufficient

• The quality of being convincing

Interpret (Understand) the meaning of the underlined word by analyzing the words Greek or Latin root.

The root pens means weigh out or distribute. What does the word dispensary mean?

• A place where medical treatment is in short supply

• A place where medical practitioners are trained

• A place where medicine is prepared and sold

Interpret (Understand) the meaning of the underlined word by analyzing the words Greek or Latin root:

The root mal means bad or evil. What does the word maleficent mean

• Working to cause harm to others

• Working to establish your trustworthiness

• Working to help others

Interpret (Understand) the meaning of the underlined word by analyzing the words Greek or Latin root.

The root greg means group. What does the word segregate mean?

• To separate or isolate from others

• To distribute in an efficient way

• To replace something bad or broken