Vocabulary • Ch 1.6 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

The lioness stalked her prey, ready to pounce and showcase her skills as a skilled predator.

 

What does the word 'predator' mean?

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals

• Giving instructions or commands clearly and explicitly

• To guide or lead something straight

• To insult or tease someone on purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The detective carefully studied the trace of footprints left at the crime scene.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• To say something from memory out loud

• To find or discover evidence of something

• Giving instructions or commands clearly and explicitly

• To move to a new country permanently

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The design of the lace dress was intricate and detailed.

 

What does the word 'intricate' mean?

• Very detailed or complicated

• Breaking a rule, agreement, or trust

• Very sad or gloomy

• To find or discover evidence of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The bullies would often taunt him about his appearance.

 

What does the word 'taunt' mean?

• A greeting or way to say hello

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals

• To be sad and grumpy

• To insult or tease someone on purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The company discovered a breach in their security system.

 

What does the word 'breach' mean?

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals

• To be sad and grumpy

• Breaking a rule, agreement, or trust

• To guide or lead something straight

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Many people choose to emigrate in search of better opportunities and a higher quality of life.

 

What does the word 'emigrate' mean?

• To insult or tease someone on purpose

• A family member, like a cousin

• To move to a new country permanently

• To find or discover evidence of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She greeted her guests with a warm salutation.

 

What does the word 'salutation' mean?

• To be sad and grumpy

• To want something very much

• A greeting or way to say hello

• To find or discover evidence of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dog was tethered to a post in the yard.

 

What does the word 'tether' mean?

• Breaking a rule, agreement, or trust

• A rope or chain that keeps something close

• To insult or tease someone on purpose

• A well-known or important place or feature

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The Eiffel Tower is considered a historic landmark in Paris.

 

What does the word 'landmark' mean?

• A well-known or important place or feature

• Very sad or gloomy

• To insult or tease someone on purpose

• A rope or chain that keeps something close

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The weather forecast predicted a dismal day with heavy rain and strong winds.

 

What does the word 'dismal' mean?

• To be sad and grumpy

• Very sad or gloomy

• A greeting or way to say hello

• A rope or chain that keeps something close

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4