Vocabulary • Ch 16 - Into the Wild • Context Clues

She had a unique perspective on the situation.

 

What does the word 'perspective' mean?

• To feel extremely happy or proud

• A person from many different places

• How you see and understand things

• Being careful and wise in decision-making

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It is important to preserve historical artifacts for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

 

What does the word 'preserve' mean?

• To keep something safe or protected

• To speak or act honestly and directly

• Using few words to say something

• The most exciting or intense part

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It is important to preserve natural habitats for the protection of endangered species.

 

What does the word 'preserve' mean?

• To keep something safe or protected

• To speak or act honestly and directly

• A person from many different places

• To protect and keep something safe

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Sarah made a prudent decision to save money instead of splurging on unnecessary purchases.

 

What does the word 'prudent' mean?

• To think deeply or ponder about something

• Extreme drop in body temperature

• Being careful and wise in decision-making

• To confidently state or declare something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She spent hours ruminating on the decision before finally making up her mind.

 

What does the word 'ruminate' mean?

• To speak or act honestly and directly

• Using few words to say something

• To think deeply or ponder about something

• Covering all possible details or options

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It is crucial to carefully consider all options before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'crucial' mean?

• To feel extremely happy or proud

• To get rid of something properly

• Very important or necessary

• Covering all possible details or options

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She confidently asserted her opinion during the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• The most exciting or intense part

• To confidently state or declare something

• Feeling or showing deep sadness or sorrow

• Being careful and wise in decision-making

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was known for her candid remarks in interviews.

 

What does the word 'candid' mean?

• To speak or act honestly and directly

• Extreme drop in body temperature

• Feeling or showing deep sadness or sorrow

• The most exciting or intense part

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon that are breathtaking to witness.

 

What does the word 'phenomenon' mean?

• Very happy or excited about something

• Covering all possible details or options

• Using few words to say something

• Something that happens or is observed

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The mathematician stated the axiom without hesitation.

 

What does the word 'axiom' mean?

• Feeling or showing deep sadness or sorrow

• To protect and keep something safe

• A statement that is always true

• Carefree and happy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4