ALWTW- Weeks 1 & 2-- Day 1

If you VEER, you change direction quickly or suddenly. Which sentence uses the word correctly?

• The rocket veered off course.

• I am veer each time my brother throws a water balloon at me.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If you SCURRY, you move quickly and with short steps. Which sentence uses the word correctly?

• The little rat is a scurry.

• After being reprimanded by her mom for the mess, she scurried off to clean her room.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If something is GRUELING, it is very difficult and requires great effort. Which sentence uses the word correctly?

• Trying to take a walk outside when it’s 100 degrees is a grueling challenge.

• Grueling during a long run, I stopped multiple times to take a break.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

TERRAIN is land of a particular kind. Which sentence uses the word correctly?

• The terrain outside has a lot of land; I can’t wait to go out and explore!

• My dog is a fantastic hiker; she can walk, run, or climb over any kind of terrain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If you RAID a place, you attack in a sudden and unexpected way or enter in order to steal something. Which sentence uses the word correctly?

• When my mom was out of the house, I surreptitiously raided the cookie jar.

• I was a raid against my little brother when he suddenly tried to tackle me onto the ground.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If something is PARCHED, it is very dry especially because of hot weather and no rain. If a person is PARCHED, he or she is very thirsty. Which sentence uses the word correctly?

• I parched my clothing because it was soaking wet after the thunderstorm.

• I could tell my grass was parched because it began to turn brown.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If something is DAUNTING, it makes you afraid, anxious, or less confident. It is something that is very difficult to do or deal with. Which sentence uses the word correctly?

• Daunting is a rude thing to do to someone else; one should always make others feel confident and happy.

• Few things are more daunting than having to speak in front of a large crowd.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4