The Leap Skills and Vocabulary

Define encroach.

• He never allows work to encroach upon his family life.

• To invade

• To release

• To limit growth

• With caution

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Define tentative.

We have tentatively made plans for the weekend.

• To invade

• With caution

• To obey

• To limit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define constrict.

He felt his throat constrict.

• To invade

• To obey

• To limit

• With caution

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Define extricate.

We needed to extricate the women from the hot wire.

• To release

• To limit

• To intrude

• To limit

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Define comply.

You must comply with the law

• To limit

• To release

• With caution

• To obey

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which sentence begins the flashback in this passage?

1) There's a sitcom on television—a show about two teenaged twin sisters. The characters are arguing over a pair of running shoes. 2) Suddenly, I am hearing my own voice, arguing with my sister Shemeika years ago. 3) We would fight constantly over who got to drive the car, or who would wear our mother's red heels to parties. "It's my turn!" I'd whine. "Is not!" she'd yell back. 4) She was bigger and older, so she usually got her way. 5) Right now, I'd love to be having one of those arguments again. 6) My sister is in the military—we're lucky if we get one phone call a month. But at least I know she's not wearing those red shoes now!

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is the best definition of an inference?

• the main idea of a passage

• a way to organize writing

• a detail in a story

• a logical guess based on clues

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

An inference should be based on—

• details in the text and prior knowledge

• what will happen next

• your prior knowledge

• how the story or passage ends

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

What is one supported inference you can make?

"Hey, David—wait," Nevaeh said, but he didn't turn around. He hadn't even looked at her! She watched as he walked down the hall to his own locker. He spun the dial on the lock, yanked the door open, and grabbed a pile of books and papers. He slammed the door shut and then ran off, scowling. Nevaeh remembered that today had been his audition for the school musical.

• Nevaeh also auditioned for the musical.

• David is unhappy with his audition.

• David is angry with Nevaeh for betraying his confidence.

• The two students have done badly on a test.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

One inference you can make from this passage is that—

The list of chores was endless! The new kitten needed to have fresh, clean water available at all times. Make sure the water bowl is heavy enough that it can't be tipped over. Feed him dry food, canned food, or both, but only ever food made especially for kittens. Kittens should eat every few hours, so keep his bowls filled with food. The kitten can't retain his body heat very well, so check the bed and be sure it's warm. On and on . . . Duquan was starting to think adopting this little guy hadn't been a great idea.

• young kittens need their mothers

• young kittens are very fragile

• kittens need a special kind of food

• some kittens play in their water

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2