ELA Vocab Amplify 6A Sub-unit 2

Which shows an example of someone who is gruff?

• A ballerina who dances gracefully across the stage

• A manager who growls at a waiter for dropping a plate

• A doctor who patiently explains a procedure to a patient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

In which setting would you hear a “cacophony”?

• A construction site busy with tractors and jackhammers.

• A library filled with students reading and writing

• A garden overflowing with colorful and sweet smelling flowers.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3A

Which of the following might make you “irate”?

• Learning about different kinds of minerals at the library

• Finding your lost cat after searching for him for a week

• Discovering that your brother has broken your bicycle

Which of the following people is performing a “covert” action?

• A cowboy tries to wrangle a frightened horse into a stall.

• A dedicated weather person tracks a major hurricane.

• A little sister snoops through her older brother’s backpack.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of these animals could be described as “lurking”?

• Lobsters walk across the ocean floor, trying not to get tangled in seaweed.

• Dolphins jump in and out of waves because they enjoy playing in the sun.

• A shark sneaks around a sunken ship and waits for a surprise attack on divers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following people has been “exonerated”?

• A lawyer proves that a robber is guilty using video camera footage.

• A man is released from prison after being wrongfully accused of a crime.

• A judge sentences a criminal to prison after listening to the evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which item would be considered “grotesque”?

• An undead zombie that looks hideous.

• A stray dog that smells stinky.

• An anchovy pizza that tastes fishy.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following describes a person who is “spurred” to take action?

• A shop owner who sees someone stealing and chases him.

• A boy sitting on the couch watching his favorite television show.

• A director who is satisfied with the reviews of his new movie.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

If students “strive” to solve a math problem, which of the following will they do?

• Ignore the problem and work on something else.

• Tell their teacher that the problem is too difficult to solve.

• Think about the problem and try to solve it in different ways.

Which combination would be considered “scrumptious”?

• A tennis racquet, a baseball bat, and a basketball

• Chocolate chip ice cream with hot fudge and a cherry

• A smelly sock, a rotten banana, and an old shoe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4