Vocabulary • Ch 18 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

I made a delicious batch of flapjacks for breakfast this morning.

 

What does the word 'flapjacks' mean?

• The most loved or special person

• Flat cakes made with batter and fried

• Covered in scattered pieces of small, flat food

• To move through water using arms and legs

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her cheeks blushed bright pink when she received the unexpected compliment.

 

What does the word 'blushed' mean?

• Turning red from feeling embarrassed or shy

• An upper space in a building

• When something is folded or wrinkled

• Something that feels good or nice

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She converted the attic into a cozy loft, perfect for reading and relaxation.

 

What does the word 'loft' mean?

• People who break the law

• Turning red from feeling embarrassed or shy

• An upper space in a building

• To move through water using arms and legs

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They began piling up the boxes in the corner of the room.

 

What does the word 'piling' mean?

• To stack things on top of each other

• Covered in scattered pieces of small, flat food

• An upper space in a building

• Having a pink or reddish color

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a rosy outlook on life, always seeing the positive side of things.

 

What does the word 'rosy' mean?

• Messy or not in order

• Having a pink or reddish color

• To stack things on top of each other

• Something that feels good or nice

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The Olympic athlete swam laps in the pool to train for the race.

 

What does the word 'swam' mean?

• To move through water using arms and legs

• A creature from a different planet

• An upper space in a building

• Something that feels good or nice

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The picnic blanket was chip-strewn after the lively outdoor party.

 

What does the word 'chip-strewn' mean?

• To move through water using arms and legs

• Covered in scattered pieces of small, flat food

• To be surprised or scared suddenly

• To be owned or in someone's possession

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sat contentedly in her favorite chair, sipping her coffee and enjoying the peaceful morning.

 

What does the word 'contentedly' mean?

• To be surprised or scared suddenly

• Contedly: Feeling happy and satisfied with something

• Flat cakes made with batter and fried

• To touch or move tongue over

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The key to a successful partnership belongs to trust and open communication.

 

What does the word 'belongs' mean?

• To be owned or in someone's possession

• Flat cakes made with batter and fried

• The most loved or special person

• People who make phone or video calls

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She walked into the room silently.

 

What does the word 'silently' mean?

• Contedly: Feeling happy and satisfied with something

• To move through water using arms and legs

• An upper space in a building

• Doing something without making a sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4