Stargirl Vocabulary

The book says that Stargirl is a hotbed of nonconformity. What does nonconformity mean?

• Unique.

• Common.

• Growth.

• Ordinary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Stargirl's absurdity is perpetual. What does perpetual mean?

• Out of control.

• Never ending.

• Funny.

• Annoying.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Using the context clue from the text below, what is the meaning of MAROONED: “No one sat with her., but at the tables next to hers kids were cramming two to a seat. She didn’t seem to notice. She seemed marooned in a sea of staring, buzzing faces.”

• To make oneself stand out

• Coming together from different directions

• Trapped in isolation

• To come up with an idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Using the context clue below, what is the meaning of CONVERGING: “The officials blew their whistles and began converging on her. The sole policeman on duty headed for the field.”

• Coming together from different directions

• To make oneself stand out

• To come up with an idea

• In an outstanding way

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use the context clue below to find the definition of SUBDUED: “She seemed subdued. She did not play her ukelele. She did not play with her rat. She just ate and talked with the girls at her table.”

• To be quiet and calm

• To destroy something or someone

• The competition or competitor

• To look at or analyze closely

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use the context clue to find the definition of GAUDY:

“I faced the gaudy sunflower on her canvas bag - it looked hand-painted - and at last my eyes fell into hers.”

• In a way that copies or mimics

• Not advanced; at an early stage

• Shy and reserved

• Bright or showy in a tacky way

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The book says that Stargirl is a hotbed of nonconformity. What does nonconformity mean?

• Unique.

• Common.

• Growth.

• Ordinary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Stargirl's absurdity is perpetual. What does perpetual mean?

• Out of control.

• Never ending.

• Funny.

• Annoying.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Using the context clue from the text below, what is the meaning of MAROONED: “No one sat with her, but at the tables next to hers kids were cramming two to a seat. She didn’t seem to notice. She seemed marooned in a sea of staring, buzzing faces.”

• To make oneself stand out

• Coming together from different directions

• Trapped in isolation

• To come up with an idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Using the context clue below, what is the meaning of CONVERGING: “The officials blew their whistles and began converging on her. The sole policeman on duty headed for the field.”

• Coming together from different directions

• To make oneself stand out

• To come up with an idea

• In an outstanding way

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4