Vocabulary of Ball Hawk by Joseph Bruchac

What does the word 'clique' mean?

• A large, diverse group of people with conflicting interests

• A small, exclusive group of people who share common interests or purposes.

• A type of musical instrument

• An individual who prefers to be alone

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Provide a synonym for the word 'federal'.

• related to the US government

• central

• statewide

• regional

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In which situation would the word 'consecutive' be used?

• Describing a series of numbers or events that follow each other in order without gaps or interruptions.

• Used in cooking recipes

• Describing a series of random numbers

• Referring to a group of unrelated events

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Explain the meaning of the word 'talon'.

• Sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

• A type of reptile

• A musical instrument

• A type of flower

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use the word 'clique' in a sentence.

• The clique of flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

• She formed a clique with her classmates to work on the project together.

• The clique of birds chirped loudly in the morning.

• He joined a clique of booksellers to learn more about the industry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Describe the appearance of a talon.

• Blunt, smooth edge

• Long, slender body

• Round, flat surface

• Sharp, hooked claw

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5