U2W3 In-Context Vocabulary

What is the term used to describe the action of moving to a new country to live permanently?

My grandparents __________to America for a better life.

• Opportunity

• Immigrated

• Arrived

• Inspected

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word describes a chance for advancement or progress?

We will have a better _________ to find a job in the United States.

• Moment

• Photograph

• Opportunity

• Whispered

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

When someone reaches a new place, what is the term used to describe this action?

When we ________ to America, I felt relieved.

• Arrived

• Valuable

• Inspected

• Immigrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the process called when officials check something carefully?

They __________ our bags carefully to make sure we were safe.

• Whispered

• Inspected

• Photograph

• Arrived

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does valuable mean in the sentence below?

The photograph was valuable because it was a precious memory of my birthday.

• It shows a moment in time that can be remembered.

• It is a legal document.

• It is a form of currency.

• It is a type of food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In what situation might someone whisper when they arrive in a new place?

There were a lot of people so I whispered in my mom's ear.

• To shout a greeting

• To speak quietly in a crowded place

• To sing a song

• To make a loud announcement

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How can an opportunity influence, or convince, a person's decision to immigrate?

• It provides a reason to stay in their home country.

• It offers potential for a better life in a new place.

• It is a barrier to moving.

• It is unrelated to immigration.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What might be a reason for someone to take a photograph when they arrive in a new country?

• To capture a memory of their arrival

• To sell it for money

• To use it as a passport

• To throw it away

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words best describes something that is important and worth a lot?

• Whispered

• Valuable

• Arrived

• Inspected

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What might be a valuable moment for someone who has just immigrated?

• The moment they leave their old home

• The moment they arrive in their new country

• The moment they buy groceries

• The moment they watch TV

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4