Wed Aug 28 Independent Practice Grade Learning Strategies

Sentence: The professor’s lecture was so esoteric that only a few students could understand it.

• boring

• difficult

• entertaining

• exciting

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sentence: Despite the heavy rain, the parade continued undaunted.

• scared

• interrupted

• fearless

• canceled

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: The old mansion was ornate, with intricate designs carved into every wooden panel.

• simple

• plain

• elaborate

• dirty

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sentence: The boy was benevolent, always helping his neighbors with their chores without expecting anything in return.

• selfish

• kind

• greedy

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sentence: The cacophony in the cafeteria made it hard for anyone to hear the announcement.

• silence

• harmony

• noise

• whisper

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sentence: Her decision to adopt the puppy was spontaneous, made in the heat of the moment.

• planned

• impulsive

• regrettable

• boring

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sentence: The city was in a state of turmoil after the unexpected resignation of the mayor.

• peace

• chaos

• order

• celebration

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sentence: The innovative design of the new smartphone attracted a lot of attention.

• old-fashioned

• modern

• traditional

• outdated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: The arid climate made it difficult for anything to grow in the region.

• dry

• wet

• cold

• humid

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sentence: She was known for her gregarious personality, always surrounded by friends and laughter.

• shy

• sociable

• serious

• quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4