Doodle Vocabulary: 9 & 10

Define the word "jovial" in positive connotation of a social gathering.

• Sad and gloomy

• Cheerful and friendly

• Quiet and reserved

• Angry and hostile

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Use the word "extravaganza" in a sentence that highlights its meaning.

• The small dinner was an extravaganza of flavors.

• The simple meeting turned into an extravaganza of ideas.

• The festival was an extravaganza of music and dance.

• The quiet night was an extravaganza of silence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Identify a synonym for the word "garland."

• Wreath

• Chain

• Rope

• String

Identify an antonym for the word "urge."

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Compare the meanings of "jovial" and "extravaganza" and explain how they might be used together in a sentence.

• Jovial means sad, and extravaganza means a small event; they cannot be used together.

• Jovial means cheerful, and extravaganza means a grand event; they can describe a lively festival.

• Jovial means quiet, and extravaganza means a simple event; they describe a calm gathering.

• Jovial means angry, and extravaganza means a chaotic event; they describe a riot.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.L.7.4B

Plan a short story plot that includes the words "garland" and "urge" in a meaningful way.

• A garland is used to urge a king to make a decision.

• A garland is placed on a statue, urging people to remember history.

• A garland is lost, urging a search party to find it.

• A garland is sold, urging a merchant to lower prices.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.3B

CCSS.W.7.3D

CCSS.W.7.4

Reason why "jovial" might be a better word choice than "happy" in describing a party atmosphere.

• Jovial implies a deeper sense of joy and camaraderie than happy.

• Jovial is a more common word than happy.

• Jovial is a simpler word than happy.

• Jovial is a more formal word than happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.3A

Evaluate the effectiveness of using "extravaganza" to describe a school play and justify your reasoning.

• Extravaganza is too grand for a school play, which is usually simple.

• Extravaganza is appropriate if the play is elaborate and well-produced.

• Extravaganza is never appropriate for a school play.

• Extravaganza is only suitable for professional events.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.7.1B