Summer Fun Language Standards

What is the meaning of the word "vacation" in the sentence: "Levi and Melina went on a vacation to the beach"?

• A period of time spent away from home or business

• A type of food

• A kind of animal

• A piece of furniture

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Carlos is feeling sad. Which word can be formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the word "happy" to describe his mood?

• Unhappy

• Happily

• Happiness

• Happier

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DOK Level 1: Recall

During summer vacation, Carlos and Melina decided to take a break. What does the phrase "take a break" mean in this context?

• To stop working for a short period

• To break something

• To take something away

• To give something

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use the sentence context to determine the meaning of the word "refreshing" in: "Carlos said, 'The cold lemonade was refreshing on a hot summer day.'"

• Tiring

• Relaxing

• Refreshing

• Boring

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Melina and Carlos are working on a language project. Which word can be formed by adding the suffix "-less" to the word "care"?

• Careful

• Careless

• Caring

• Cared

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Sol and Melina are planning a summer vacation trip to the mountains. What items would they pack and why?

• Swimsuit, sunscreen, and beach ball

• Hiking boots, warm clothes, and a map

• Sandals, surfboard, and snorkel

• None of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Melina and Carlos were discussing the root word "company". Explain how you would use the root word "company" to understand the meaning of "companion."

• By knowing that "company" means a business

• By understanding that "companion" means someone who keeps you company

• By recognizing that "companion" is a type of food

• By thinking that "companion" is a place

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe a fun activity you can do during summer vacation and explain why it is enjoyable. For example, Sol and Melina love swimming in the pool because it is refreshing and fun.

• Reading a book because it is quiet

• Swimming in the pool because it is refreshing and fun

• Doing homework because it is educational

• Cleaning your room because it is necessary

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the literal meaning of the phrase "hit the road" in the context of Carlos and Erick's summer vacation?

• To start a journey

• To physically hit the road

• To build a road

• To clean the road

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Melina and Erick are baking cookies. Determine the meaning of the new word formed when the prefix "pre-" is added to the word "heat."

• To heat again

• To heat before

• To cool down

• To stop heating

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept