Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

She fought hard to prevail in the courtroom.

 

What does the word 'prevail' mean?

• To be the strongest or win in something

• To be unsure or indecisive about something

• To understand or figure out something

• To participate in or become involved in

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She wanted to engage in meaningful conversation.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• To participate in or become involved in

• To annoy or bother someone

• To restrict or tie something securely

• To treat someone condescendingly or like a child

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She gave me direct instructions on how to get to the store.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To point or guide towards a specific target

• To scold or criticize someone gently

• Acting like you're better than others

• To participate in or become involved in

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rider tightened the rein to slow down the horse.

 

What does the word 'rein' mean?

• A strap used to control a horse

• Not easily noticed or understood

• To point or guide towards a specific target

• An official order or command from duty

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She gave him a haughty look and turned away.

 

What does the word 'haughty' mean?

• To scold or criticize someone gently

• Acting like you're better than others

• Pretended or not real

• Not easily noticed or understood

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4