Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave Vocabulary

Wolves howl to alert other wolves when danger is nearby. What does the word alert mean?

• to give a warning

• where people or animals are trying to be more successful

• to like better

• to belong to the same family

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Joe won the competition because he was the fastest runner. What does the word competition mean?

• a situation where people or animals are trying to be more successful

• the natural features of a place

• something that is very good

• when something is kept safe

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The polar bear lives in a cold and snowy environment. What does the word environment mean?

• to belong to the same family

• the natural features of a place

• to like better

• when something is kept safe

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

Lily's excellent artwork won first place in the art show. What does the word excellent mean?

• Something that is very good

• a situation where people or animals try to be more successful

• to belong to the same family

• to like better

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Simon and his friends prefer walking to riding their bikes. What does the word prefer mean?

• To like better

• when something is kept safe

• to give warning

• to belong to the same family

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The skunk's scent provides protection from its enemies. What does the word protection mean>

• to keep safe

• to give warning

• to like better

• is very good

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Josh and Jen are related because they are both members of the same family. What does the word related mean?

• to belong to the same family

• to like better

• natural features of a place

• having a sister or brother

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Our tent was a very dry and safe shelter during the storm. What does the word shelter mean?

• to give warning

• to protect

• a place of temporary protection

• when something is kept safe

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4