Vocabulary • Ch 6 - A Wrinkle in Time • Context Clues

The lumberjack used a sharp axe to cleave the log in half.

 

What does the word 'cleave' mean?

• Trying to hide or be sneaky

• The feeling or mood of something

• To split or cut something in half

• Balance and grace in movement or behavior

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She tried to focus on her work despite the distractions.

 

What does the word 'focus' mean?

• A small hint or idea

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

• The feeling or mood of something

• Able to bounce back from challenges

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She displayed an arrogant attitude, looking down on everyone around her.

 

What does the word 'arrogant' mean?

• A disappointing or underwhelming ending or event

• Thinking you're better than everyone else

• Can't see things far away clearly

• Favorable or likely to bring good luck

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dancers moved in perfect sync, executing their movements simultaneously.

 

What does the word 'simultaneous' mean?

• To be different or change in some way

• A word used to show contrast

• Able to bounce back from challenges

• Happening at the same time

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She maintained her poise throughout the challenging situation.

 

What does the word 'poise' mean?

• Can't see things far away clearly

• Trying to hide or be sneaky

• Able to bounce back from challenges

• Balance and grace in movement or behavior

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4