ACTIVATING STRATEGY RI6.4: MULTIPLE MEANINGS

My favorite animal at the zoo is the seal.

• The part of a top or lid on a container that shows it has not been opened.

• To close something very tightly.

• A sea mammal with large flippers that lives in a cold region.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

We went to the park to watch my favorite baseball team play.

• To leave a motor vehicle someplace for a time.

• An area of land with grass and trees.

• A field or stadium, especially for sports events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

I connected the book I was reading to a different book that I read last week.

• To join one thing to another; fasten together.

• To think of something in relation to something else.

• To plug into an electrical or telephone circuit.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

The cat arched its back and hissed because it was mad.

• A curved structure that bears the weight of the material above it.

• The lower part of the foot which makes a curve between the heel and toes.

• To bend into an arch or curve.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Movies about ghosts give me the creeps.

• To move slowly with the body close to the ground or floor.

• To grow along the ground or wall, such as an ivy.

• A feeling of fear or horror.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

I always hope to be in the cream of the class.

• The best part of anything.

• The thick, yellowish part of milk.

• Any type of lotion-like substance that is put on the skin.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

We read the notes so that we could sing the song.

• A short sentence, phrase or single word written down to remind you of something.

• A piece of information added to a word or a passage in a book.

• A written sign that shows what sound to make.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

We tried to mine diamonds on our vacation, but we couldn't find any.

• A large hole or space dug in the earth to get out precious stones or ores (noun).

• To get something from a mine (verb).

• Something that belongs to me.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The tall oak will dwarf the other trees near it.

• A person, animal or plant that is much smaller than the usual size for its kind.

• In fairy tales, an ugly little man who often has magic powers.

• To cause something to seem smaller; tower over.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

My chest hurts when I run for a long distance.

• The front part of the body between the neck and stomach.

• A large box with a lid, used for holding things.

• A piece of furniture with drawers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1