Vocabulary • Ch 1.2 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

She had to endure the pain to reach her goal.

 

What does the word 'endure' mean?

• To keep going and not give up

• The longest and strongest bone in your thigh

• Lacking energy or motivation to do anything

• The place where rivers meet the sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The estuary is a unique ecosystem where fresh water from rivers meets the saltwater from the ocean.

 

What does the word 'estuary' mean?

• A mix of different colors or patterns

• A lot of noise and confusion

• In order, one after the other

• The place where rivers meet the sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

There was a loud commotion coming from the neighboring apartment.

 

What does the word 'commotion' mean?

• A group of living things that are similar

• Lacking energy or motivation to do anything

• The longest and strongest bone in your thigh

• A lot of noise and confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The old shirt had frayed edges.

 

What does the word 'frayed' mean?

• In order, one after the other

• Having difficulty moving

• When the edges of something are worn and fuzzy

• A group of living things that are similar

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite his injuries, he hobbled through the finish line.

 

What does the word 'hobbled' mean?

• A lot of noise and confusion

• In order, one after the other

• Having difficulty moving

• When the edges of something are worn and fuzzy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The steps must be followed in sequential order to achieve the desired outcome.

 

What does the word 'sequential' mean?

• To make something bigger or worse

• A lot of noise and confusion

• When two things crash into each other

• In order, one after the other

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.3

CCSS.RI.K.5

The tasks he had to complete were incredibly mundane.

 

What does the word 'mundane' mean?

• When two things crash into each other

• To keep going and not give up

• In order, one after the other

• Something basic, ordinary, or not exciting

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The two cars collided with a loud crash.

 

What does the word 'collide' mean?

• Lacking energy or motivation to do anything

• A group of living things that are similar

• A lot of noise and confusion

• When two things crash into each other

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The motley crew of students represented diverse backgrounds and interests.

 

What does the word 'motley' mean?

• Lacking energy or motivation to do anything

• To keep going and not give up

• Having difficulty moving

• A mix of different colors or patterns

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The argument escalated quickly, resulting in a heated confrontation.

 

What does the word 'escalate' mean?

• Having difficulty moving

• To make something bigger or worse

• Something basic, ordinary, or not exciting

• The place where rivers meet the sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4