Vocabulary • Ch 8 - Hoot • Context Clues

She decided to explore alternative options before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• Friendly and pleasant to be around

• Not aware or paying attention

• Making you feel confused or upset

• A different choice or option

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

There are thousands of different species of plants and animals in the world.

 

What does the word 'species' mean?

• A different choice or option

• Different types of plants and animals

• To delay or put off something

• Friendly and pleasant to be around

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The teacher asked the student to demonstrate their understanding of the topic by solving a complex problem.

 

What does the word 'demonstrate' mean?

• To delay or put off something

• A document that shows your work experience

• To have to do something

• To show or prove something is true

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She began to compose a beautiful melody on the piano.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To create or make something, like music

• To gather or bring together, especially troops

• Making you feel confused or upset

• To have to do something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She decided to interject her opinion during the heated debate.

 

What does the word 'interject' mean?

• To stick out or extend outward

• Friendly and pleasant to be around

• To interrupt and say something quickly

• Making you feel confused or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She will review his resume to see if he is qualified for the job.

 

What does the word 'resume' mean?

• Making you feel confused or upset

• To delay or put off something

• A document that shows your work experience

• A symbol that represents something important

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

It is important to oblige guests with their dietary restrictions.

 

What does the word 'obligate' mean?

• To have to do something

• To stick out or extend outward

• Different types of plants and animals

• A document that shows your work experience

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was able to skillfully portray different characters on stage.

 

What does the word 'portray' mean?

• Very eager or enthusiastic about something

• To get involved and help in a situation

• To show or prove something is true

• To show or depict someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The wealthy philanthropist decided to endow a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.

 

What does the word 'endow' mean?

• To stick out or extend outward

• Different types of plants and animals

• To create or make something, like music

• To give or provide something to someone

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She greeted everyone with an amiable smile.

 

What does the word 'amiable' mean?

• To have to do something

• Very eager or enthusiastic about something

• Friendly and pleasant to be around

• To give or provide something to someone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F