SLO Goal November Timepoint - Gardner

Bark

1. a sound made by an animal (noun)

2. to make a barking sound (verb)

3. to make a command in an agressive manner (verb)

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Which meaning BEST matches the way bark is used in the following sentence?

My science teacher likes to bark at my class any time she is angry.

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows.

The large buck came to a sudden halt when it sensed danger in the forest.

From the clues in the sentence, what does the word halt mean?

• stop

• start

• eating

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the dictionary entry for the word jar.

JAR

1. a wide mouthed container made of glass or pottery (noun)

2. a sudden or unexpected shaking motion (verb

3. to have an unpleasant effect or feeling (verb)

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Which meaning BEST matches the way the word jar is used in the following sentence:

When the earthquake hit, we all experienced a sudden jar.

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the following sentences and answer the question that follows.

One time, I had a fantasy about being an alien who lived on Mars. I knew it was just my imagination, and it couldn't possibly happen.

From the clues in the sentence, what does the word fantasy mean?

• fun-filled experience

• fantastic truth

• daydream

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows.

Santiago didn't think he could pick me up because he didn't realize how light I was.

From the clues in the sentence, what does the word light mean?

• bright

• to start a flame

• not too heavy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the dictionary entry for the word store.

store

1. retail establishment that sells something (noun)

2. a quantity, or supply, of something that is kept for use as needed (noun)

3. the act of keeping, or accumulating something, for future use (verb)

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Which meaning BEST matches the way the word store is used in the following sentence?

My mom wants to store up food, batteries, and water in case of a hurricane.

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows.

I was very fortunate to win the lead role in the school's production of "The Wizard of Oz."

From the clues in the sentence, what does the word fortunate mean?

• unhappy

• aggravated

• blessed

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows.

I enjoy art class so much that I plan to illustrate picture books when I get older.

Which words from the bolded sentence BEST help the reader know the meaning of illustrate?

• I enjoy art

• so much

• when I get older

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the dictionary entry for the word BILL.

bill

1. an amount of money owed for goods or services (noun)

2. a piece of paper money (noun)

3. the visor of a cap or hood (noun)

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Which meaning best matches the way the word bill is used in the following sentence?

Mrs. Dodson reprimanded Steve and told him to pull the bill of his hoodie from over his eyes.

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Bryce was so tired of being in study hall and couldn't wait for it to conclude.

From the clues in the sentence, what does conclude mean?

• begin

• start

• end

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4