Vocabulary List #5- Magi & Introductory Paragraph

Della ____________ the devastating haircut in order to buy her husband a meaningful gift.

• adversity

• ambitious

• endured

• illustrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Revealing their gifts was a​ (a)   point in the text because it (b)   suspense with each character's reaction.​

• pivotal
• elicits
• ambitious
• illustrates

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Della ____________ chose to sell her hair, which allowed her to buy Jim a chain for his pocket watch.

• solemnly

• validly

• indelible

• emerge

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Their financial ​ (a)   were ​ (b)   clearly when Della counted out only one dollar and eighty-seven cents in the opening line of the story.​

• adversities
• illustrated
• validity
• emerged
• indelible

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

It was (a)   to think a gift could be purchased with only $1.87.

• valid

• indelible

• solemn

• ambitious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Jim ​ (a)   as a compassionate husband, and his understanding reaction to Della's haircut is one of the most memorable and ​ (b)   moments in the story.​

• emerged
• indelible
• valid
• illustrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Writing a complete introduction paragraph includes a thoughtful hook (introductory option) and a ____________ claim that will be supported throughout the essay.

• ambitious

• indelible

• valid

• enduring

Read the following introductory option (hook) and determine which type of introductory option is used:  A holiday is a day to celebrate and commemorate a specific occasion.  It is a special time to spend with family, friends, and enjoy a moment separate from work and school.  

• Definition

• Important Quote

• Historical Facts

• Question & Answer

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Read the following paragraph and determine which type of introductory option or hook is used:  

Why is it important to celebrate holidays?  Holidays are celebrations that commemorate important events and occasions that a special for religious, cultural, patriotic, or familial reasons.  These celebrations vary from place to place and group to group, but are all noteworthy in their own way.

• Important Quote

• Question & Answer

• Historical Facts

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Read the following paragraph and determine which type of introductory option or hook is used:  

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” is a phrase people typically say during the winter holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, but for some it is not the most wonderful time.  Instead, it is a reminder of the past, a happier and more celebratory time.  It is important to keep this in mind while celebrating and feeling festive because some may need more cheering up than is realized.

• Definition

• Provocative Statement

• Historical Facts

• Important Quote

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6