Vocabulary • Ch 2.14 - I Am Malala • Context Clues

The teacher will assess the students' understanding of the material through a written test.

 

What does the word 'assess' mean?

• To figure out or determine something

• To make peace or resolve a disagreement

• To make a guess based on information

• Feeling worried or scared about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They paid homage to the fallen soldiers during the memorial service.

 

What does the word 'homage' mean?

• Without stopping or having gaps in between

• To give up or quit being ruler

• Respect and honor shown to someone/something

• Feeling worried or scared about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The black cat crossing your path may be seen as an omen of bad luck.

 

What does the word 'omen' mean?

• To make a guess based on information

• An illness or health problem

• Moving forward or making continuous improvement

• A sign that something will happen

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

She conducted a thorough inquiry into the matter.

 

What does the word 'inquiry' mean?

• To ask questions to learn new things

• Respect and honor shown to someone/something

• To make peace or resolve a disagreement

• To give up or quit being ruler

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sought medical advice for her persistent ailment.

 

What does the word 'ailment' mean?

• An illness or health problem

• To make peace or resolve a disagreement

• Without stopping or having gaps in between

• To ask questions to learn new things

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The crowd became jubilant after their team won the championship.

 

What does the word 'jubilant' mean?

• A sign that something will happen

• To feel disappointed when something is not as expected

• To figure out or determine something

• Feeling extremely happy and excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She is a strong advocate for progressive causes.

 

What does the word 'progressive' mean?

• Something that is very harmful or dangerous

• To secretly plan something together

• A sign that something will happen

• Moving forward or making continuous improvement

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The toxic waste was disposed of safely to protect the environment.

 

What does the word 'toxic' mean?

• To make peace or resolve a disagreement

• Something that is very harmful or dangerous

• Moving forward or making continuous improvement

• To feel disappointed when something is not as expected

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They conspire to overthrow the government.

 

What does the word 'conspire' mean?

• To figure out or determine something

• An illness or health problem

• To make a guess based on information

• To secretly plan something together

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rain fell continuously throughout the day.

 

What does the word 'continuous' mean?

• An illness or health problem

• Without stopping or having gaps in between

• To figure out or determine something

• To give up or quit being ruler

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4