Unit 2-2 Vocab Review

Politicians often have different views on what is best for our country. Many times, this leads to polarizing opinions that cause the American people to take sides as well. This can lead to disagreements among Americans, even within families.

• controversy

• oppression

• segregation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The superintendent's ___ background caused the school board to investigate him further, resulting in much public disagreement.

• controversial

• segregated

• associated

My friend Danielle and I planned a ___ sleepover for the weekend on Saturday morning; luckily, our parents were okay with our last-minute plans.

• controversial

• spontaneous

• associated

Jenna was upset with the way the government was handling a new law about the environment, so she joined a group of ___ to march in protest.

• controversies

• oppressors

• activists

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

There was a group of students in my middle school that often got into trouble and had difficulty in their classes. While Sarah herself stayed out of trouble and did pretty well academically, because she hung out with them sometimes, people often thought she was part of that crowd.

• spontaneous

• associate

• controversy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Ghandi is widely recognized as one of the 20th century's greatest political and spiritual leaders, and he lead non-violent protests and resistance to the government. He worked to ease poverty, expand women's rights, and eliminate the harsh class system in India at the time.

• activist

• oppressed

• segregate

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Because so many of the chemicals were dangerous if combined, we had to work hard to keep them separated in the lab, in order to prevent any danger.

• segregate

• controversy

• oppression

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When the class came into the room that morning, the teacher looked at their tired faces and decided at the last moment to play some games to help energize them. The students were excited at the unplanned activity!

• associate

• spontaneous

• segregate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

In the musical Les Miserables, there are many examples of people being mistreated - from the poor people living in Paris who can barely survive, to the women working in factories who are paid hardly any money and can be fired for any reason.

• oppression

• segregate

• spontaneous

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Unfortunately, it is our history as humans to ___ groups of people due to race, religion, or gender.

• oppress

• associate

• activate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E