Wonders U1W3

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word encounter?

• avoidance

• entrance

• emergency

• possibility

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word generations?

• inspirations

• organizations

• siblings

• eras

Read the dictionary entry below.

• Noun: Special force used when saying a particular word

• Noun: Stress given to a syllable or word

Which of the following words is defined above?

• debris

• emphasis

• encounter

• naturalist

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word spectacular?

• magnificent

• odd

• ordinary

• uncommon

What does the word debris mean?

• moveable items in a building

• scattered remains of something

• material of a particular kind

• piece of burning wood

What first inspired President Roosevelt to take a trip to the West?

• He had always wanted to travel West.

• He read a book titled Our National Parks.

• He wanted to go camping with John Muir.

• He wanted to get away from the Secret Service.

What is the Grizzly Giant?

• the largest Grizzly Bear in the world

• a giant sequoia tree in the Mariposa Grove

• a steep waterfall in Yosemite National Park

• a huge granite boulder in Yosemite National Park

Which problem did President Roosevelt face on his trip?

• He had to sleep in the wilderness.

• Wild animals threatened their safety

• Charlie Leidig would not let him cook breakfast.

• Reporters and the Secret Service would not give him privacy.

Based on text evidence, you can conclude that...

• President Roosevelt and John Muir became best friends.

• President Roosevelt took many trips West during his presidency.

• President Roosevelt planted sequoia trees on the White House property.

• President Roosevelt’s trip West affected his views on land preservation

How do you spell this word?

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