Understanding Key Vocabulary Terms

What does the word "boycott" mean?

• To support something

• To refuse to buy or use something as a form of protest

• To celebrate an event

• To organize a party

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word best fits the sentence: "The coach gave the team a lot of __________ before the big game"?

• boycott

• encouragement

• injustice

• protest

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

If someone feels they have been treated unfairly, they might say they have experienced an __________.

• encouragement

• injustice

• protest

• boycott

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why might a group of people decide to protest?

• To show support for a new product

• To express their disagreement with a policy or action

• To celebrate a holiday

• To fulfill a promise

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How can someone fulfill a promise?

• By ignoring it

• By completing the action they promised to do

• By protesting against it

• By boycotting it

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What might happen if a player is disqualified from a game?

• They win a prize

• They are not allowed to continue playing

• They receive encouragement

• They fulfill a dream

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Imagine a situation where a group of people are being mistreated. What strategic actions could they take to address this issue?

• Ignore the situation

• Organize a protest to raise awareness

• Celebrate the mistreatment

• Register for a competition

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is it important for citizens to be registered to vote in a democracy?

• So they can be disqualified from voting

• To ensure they can participate in choosing their leaders

• To fulfill a requirement for a game

• To boycott the election

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5