Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 5
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Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 5
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9th Grade
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Alexis Rodgers
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This quiz focuses on advanced vocabulary development through the systematic study of challenging English words, specifically targeting Lesson 5 from the Wordly Wise Book 9 curriculum. The assessment evaluates ninth-grade students' understanding of sophisticated vocabulary terms including "callow," "cynical," "despot," "sagacious," and "voracious," among others. Students must demonstrate their ability to recognize precise word meanings and distinguish between closely related concepts through multiple-choice format questions. The vocabulary spans diverse semantic fields including character traits, political terminology, and abstract concepts, requiring students to have developed strong contextual reasoning skills and the ability to differentiate between synonyms and antonyms. Mastery of these terms demands students understand nuanced meanings, recognize word relationships, and apply definitional knowledge accurately. Created by Alexis Rodgers, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This quiz serves as an essential tool for reinforcing systematic vocabulary instruction and can be effectively implemented as a formative assessment following direct instruction of the target words. Teachers can utilize this assessment for warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge, as guided practice during vocabulary lessons, or as homework to reinforce learning outside the classroom. The quiz format makes it particularly valuable for review sessions before summative assessments and provides immediate feedback opportunities for both students and instructors. This vocabulary assessment directly supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6, as students demonstrate their ability to determine word meanings and acquire grade-appropriate academic vocabulary that is essential for college and career readiness.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "callow" mean?
Experienced and wise
Young and inexperienced
Old and knowledgeable
Mature and seasoned
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word describes someone living during the same time period as another?
Ancient
Historical
Contemporary
Future
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "cynical"?
Trusting and naive
Doubtful of others' motives
Optimistic and hopeful
Sincere and genuine
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a "despot"?
A democratic leader
A ruler with absolute power
A kind and gentle ruler
A powerless figurehead
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "enunciate" mean?
To whisper softly
To pronounce clearly
To mumble incoherently
To sing loudly
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an "impediment"?
A helpful tool
A clear path
Anything that gets in the way
A smooth journey
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "impoverish" mean?
To enrich
To make poor
To decorate
To empower
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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