Gift of the Magi vocab 2

Close inspection

• Discreet

• Scrutiny

• Nimble

• Coveted

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Used as an adjective in the story and means: longed for

• Discreet

• Scrutiny

• Coveted

• Nimble

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Showing good judgement in what one says or does; especially being silent or careful

• Scrutiny

• Coveted

• Nimble

• Discreet

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Used as an adjective in the story, meaning: slightly burned

• Nimble

• Scrutiny

• Singed

• Coveted

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Quickly moving

• Nimble

• Singed

• Scrutiny

• Discreet

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

He was so _______ and graceful that he was able to jump over the fence in one leap and get away from the dog chasing him.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

My sweater was a bit _______ after I got too close to the open flame of the woodstove.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

It was a ______________ prize that came with first place. Everyone wanted it and did whatever they could to win!

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4