Vocabulary Quiz: 'I Have a Dream'

Jaysla, Akeelah, and Michael are watching a documentary about the Civil War era. They come across the term 'Emancipation Proclamation'. Can you help them understand what it means?

• C) A person who is enthusiastically committed to a cause

• B) Rights that are impossible to take away

• A) A deserted, empty, depressing place

• D) A declaration that all slaves in the Southern states would be free

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Imagine Sierralyn, Jaythan, and Lyra are stuck in a crowded airport during a snowstorm. They are trying to find a way to their gate but they are 'languishing'. What does it mean for them to 'languish' in this situation?

• A) They are giving life and energy to the airport

• B) They are suffering from being forced to remain in this unpleasant place

• C) They are people who are forced to leave their native country

• D) They are acting to save someone from error or evil

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Justin, Frank, and Loren are playing a game of 'Word Detective' during their history class. They came across the word 'exile' in a chapter about ancient civilizations. Can you help them understand what it means?

• C) A person who is forced to leave their native country

• B) To give life and energy to

• A) A deserted, empty, depressing place

• D) Rights that are impossible to take away

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Imagine Aaliyah, Antonio, and Frank are playing a game of 'Constitutional Trivia' at their school's history club meeting. Frank pulls out a card and reads, 'What are 'Unalienable Rights'?' How would you help them answer?

• B) To give life and energy to

• A) A deserted, empty, depressing place

• C) Rights that are impossible to take away

• D) A person who is enthusiastically committed to a cause

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Imagine Jaysla, Antonio, and Keeshia are exploring an abandoned town. They come across a place that is 'desolate'. How would they describe it?

• D) They would say they are acting to save someone from error or evil

• A) They would say they are giving life and energy to the place

• B) They would say it's a deserted, empty, depressing place

• C) They would say they are enthusiastically committed to a cause

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Kelcie, Arianna, and Sam are in a study group together. Kelcie uses the word 'invigorate' during their discussion. Can you guess what it means?

• D) Does it mean acting to save someone from error or evil?

• C) Does it mean a person who is forced to leave their native country?

• B) Or, does it mean to suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation?

• A) Or, does it mean to give life and energy to?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Alycia, Kuliana, and Darien are discussing their favorite football teams. Darien passionately argues about his favorite team, showing a lot of dedication. In this context, what would you call Darien?

• C) A devotee, someone who is enthusiastically committed to a cause

• D) A savior, someone acting to save others from error or evil

• B) An energizer, someone who gives life and energy to others

• A) A recluse, someone who prefers to be in a deserted, empty, depressing place

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Adrian, Maddie, and Taralyn are on a quest to find a legendary artifact that has 'redemptive' powers in their history class project. Can you guess what 'redemptive' means in this context?

• A) The artifact gives life and energy to the holder

• B) The artifact forces the holder to remain in an unpleasant place or situation

• C) The artifact has the power to save someone from error or evil

• D) The artifact is impressively great

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Lyra, Trishell, and Kani are playing a game of 'Word Power' at their school's English club meeting. Lyra draws the word 'exalted'. How would you help her describe it?

• C) A person who is enthusiastically committed to a cause

• B) To give life and energy to

• D) Placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard

• A) A deserted, empty, depressing place

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Taralyn, Loren, and Tayshaun are participating in a school spelling bee. The announcer asks: 'What does 'prodigious' mean?'

• C) A term used to describe someone who is enthusiastically committed to a cause

• B) A word used to describe something that is impressively great

• A) A term used to describe the act of giving life and energy to something

• D) A term used to describe the act of saving someone from error or evil

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C