Engaging with Critical Vocabulary

Which word best describes a small, delicate, and pretty object?

• Stubble

• Dainty

• Plod

• Thresh

If someone is telling a story in an entertaining way, which word would best describe their action?

• Regaled

• Frolics

• Oblivious

• Indispensable

Imagine you are walking slowly and heavily because you are tired. Which word describes this action?

• Frolics

• Plod

• Proportions

• Dainty

Which word would you use to describe something that is absolutely necessary?

• Indispensable

• Stubble

• Oblivious

• Thresh

A person is not aware of their surroundings because they are deeply focused on something else. Which word describes this situation?

• Frolics

• Oblivious

• Proportions

• Regaled

If you were to describe the size relationship between two objects, which word would you use?

• Proportions

• Stubble

• Dainty

• Thresh

Create a scenario where someone might be "oblivious" and explain why this word is appropriate.

• A person is reading a book and doesn't notice their friend calling them.

• A person is running and notices every detail around them.

• A person is cooking and is aware of every ingredient they use.

• A person is watching TV and hears every sound in the house.

Explain why "indispensable" is a suitable word to describe a tool that a carpenter cannot work without.

• The tool is rarely used and not very important.

• The tool is essential and cannot be replaced.

• The tool is used occasionally but not necessary.

• The tool is used for decoration only.

Describe a situation where someone might "plod" and explain why this word fits the situation.

• A child is skipping happily to school.

• A person is walking slowly home after a long day at work.

• A dog is running quickly in the park.

• A bird is flying swiftly in the sky.

Why might "regaled" be the best word to describe a storyteller at a campfire?

• The storyteller is boring and uninteresting.

• The storyteller is entertaining and captivating the audience.

• The storyteller is silent and not speaking.

• The storyteller is confused and unsure of the story.