Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 9
Authored by Catherine Barker
English
6th Grade
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This quiz focuses on vocabulary development through synonym and antonym identification, specifically targeting words from Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 9. The content is perfectly suited for 6th grade students who are expanding their academic vocabulary and developing critical thinking skills about word relationships and meanings in context. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of nuanced word meanings by selecting the most appropriate synonyms for words like "substitute," "diminishing," "contaminate," and "perilous," as well as identifying antonyms for terms such as "vital," "drastic," and "resourceful." The quiz also requires students to apply vocabulary knowledge through contextual scenarios, asking them to determine what might "aggravate" a mail carrier or what constitutes an "extravagance" for an average person. This type of assessment develops students' ability to understand words through multiple meaning relationships and prepares them for more sophisticated reading comprehension tasks. Created by Catherine Barker, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 6. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing vocabulary instruction from the Wordly Wise curriculum, providing students with targeted practice on specific lesson vocabulary. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to the next lesson, or as a review activity to reinforce previously taught concepts. The mix of direct synonym/antonym identification and contextual application questions makes it ideal for homework assignments, allowing students to practice independently while demonstrating their mastery of the vocabulary words. The quiz also works well as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge or as part of a vocabulary center rotation. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards L.6.4 (determining word meanings) and L.6.5 (understanding word relationships and nuances), supporting students' development of the academic vocabulary essential for success across all subject areas.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find a Synonym for each bold word.
Molasses may be a SUBSTITUTE for brown sugar
supplement
resource
replacement
term
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find a synonym for each word
The world's rainforests are DIMINISHING
expanding
shrinking
deteriorating
withering
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find a synonym for each word
Some chemicals CONTAMINATE water
pollute
dye
filter
disinfect
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find a synonym for each word
The tundra SUSTAINS a limited variety of wildlife
welcomes
encloses
shelters
supports
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find a synonym for each word
The path along the cliffs is PERILOUS
scenic
dangerous
windy
secure
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find a synonym for each word
We should CONSERVE our wilderness areas.
explore
map
preserve
appreciate
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find a synonym for each word
Her exotic vacation plans encouraged EXTRAVAGANCE
banking
saving
budgeting
overspending
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
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