Wordly Wise Lesson 5

Kai, Isla, and Emma are in a study group together. Why are they focusing on learning direct academic vocabulary?

• So they can learn how to cook together

• To improve their performance in the school's athletic team

• To become professional dancers

• The purpose of their focus on learning direct academic vocabulary is to improve comprehension and communication in their academic settings.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

William, Grace, and Anika are on a mountain hiking trip. They hear a loud rumbling sound and see a great mass of snow and rocks sliding down the mountain. What is this phenomenon called?

• A great mass of ice, earth, or snow mixes with rocks sliding down a mountain.

• A heavy snowstorm with strong winds.

• A great amount of something.

• A trail for hikers.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

During a winter vacation, Benjamin and Maya were caught in a(n) _____________, which is a heavy snowstorm with strong winds.

• avalanche

• conquest

• crevice

• blizzard

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Liam, Jackson, and Aria decided to go on a hiking trip. They were discussing about the highest part of the mountain they were planning to climb. What is that highest part called?

• crevice

• route

• summit

• terse

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In spite of the injuries to Aria and David, our best players, Luna, the team captain, is optimistic about our chances of winning the school basketball championship.

Optimistic is an adjective that means what?

• the act of defeating

• cheerful; hopeful

• short and to the point

• to get the best of something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

James is organizing a chess tournament in his school. He wants to __________ Daniel and Michael to participate in the tournament.

• challenge

• conquer

• lure

• thwart

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

During a class discussion, Michael referred to a _________ statement made by Ava in yesterday's class.

• makeshift

• terse

• foolhardy

• previous

Abigail, Zoe, and Daniel are planning a road trip. They need to decide on the n. The path that must be followed to get to a place. What is this called?

• crevice

• route

• summit

• conquest

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Abigail, Scarlett, and Nora were at the beach when they experienced a gale. What is a gale?

• A very strong wind.

• To lose hope.

• A longing for a certain time in the past.

• A feeling or expression of great joy.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In a group discussion, Aria was known for her terse responses. What does this mean about Aria's responses?

• She tends to block or defeat the plans or efforts of others.

• Her responses are unwisely bold or daring.

• Her responses are short and to the point.

• Her responses are something that attracts others.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4