My Family Divided vocabulary

What is the definition of "institutional oppression"?

• A system where individuals are treated equally regardless of their background.

• A system where policies and practices within institutions disadvantage certain groups.

• A form of oppression that occurs only in schools.

• A type of oppression that is only found in history books.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does it mean to "distinguish" between two things?

• To make them look the same.

• To identify differences between them.

• To combine them into one.

• To ignore them completely.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the role of an "advocate"?

• To oppose a cause or policy.

• To support and speak in favor of a cause or policy.

• To remain neutral on a cause or policy.

• To criticize a cause or policy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What does it mean to be "deported"?

• To be given a reward for good behavior.

• To be sent back to one's country of origin by authorities.

• To be promoted to a higher position.

• To be allowed to stay in a foreign country indefinitely.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "undocumented" refer to?

• Having all necessary legal documents.

• Lacking official papers or legal status.

• Being a famous author.

• Having too many documents.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How would you "compare" two objects?

• By ignoring their similarities.

• By examining their similarities and differences.

• By focusing only on their differences.

• By describing only one of them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does it mean to "contrast" two ideas?

• To highlight their similarities.

• To highlight their differences.

• To combine them into one idea.

• To ignore both ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a "perspective"?

• A type of drawing.

• A point of view or way of looking at something.

• A scientific fact.

• A historical event.

What does "connotative" mean in terms of language?

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word.

• A word that has no meaning.

• A word that is used only in scientific contexts.

What is "tone" in a piece of writing?

• The physical weight of the paper.

• The attitude or feeling expressed by the author.

• The number of pages in the writing.

• The font size used in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4