Sarah Plain and Tall Vocabulary

What does the word "prairie" mean?

• A large, mostly flat grassland with few trees

• A very smooth and slippery surface

• A soft crackling sound like dry leaves

• To make a low, humming sound like a bee

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'plain' mean in the context of 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'?

• A flat, level area of land

• A simple and unadorned style

• A type of fabric

• A type of bird

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes Sarah's personality in 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'?

• Timid

• Outgoing

• Kind

• Rude

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the main setting of 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A prairie farm

• A coastal town

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the word 'tall' signify about Sarah in the book?

• Her height

• Her strength

• Her age

• Her wisdom

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is a synonym for 'prairie'?

• Desert

• Forest

• Grassland

• Mountain

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'dusk' mean as used in 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'?

• Midday

• Sunset

• Midnight

• Sunrise

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the primary theme of 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'?

• Adventure

• Family and belonging

• Mystery

• War

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the word 'whistle' mean in the context of the book?

• A musical instrument

• A sound made by blowing air

• A type of bird

• A type of wind

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which character trait best describes Papa in 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'?

• Impatient

• Loving

• Careless

• Greedy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D