All Summer in a Day Vocabulary

What does the word 'apparatus' mean in the context of 'All Summer in a Day'?

• A complex structure within an organization

• A piece of equipment or machinery

• A method of doing something

• A type of clothing

In 'All Summer in a Day', what is the meaning of the word 'slackening'?

• Tightening

• Loosening

• Breaking

• Strengthening

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes the mood of the children in 'All Summer in a Day' when the sun comes out?

• Joyful

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Fearful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'tumultuously' suggest about the children's behavior in 'All Summer in a Day'?

• Calm and peaceful

• Noisy and disorderly

• Quiet and reserved

• Sad and gloomy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'All Summer in a Day', what does the word 'resilient' mean?

• Able to withstand or recover quickly

• Easily broken or damaged

• Unwilling to change

• Lacking in strength

What is the meaning of 'savor' as used in 'All Summer in a Day'?

• To eat quickly

• To enjoy completely

• To waste carelessly

• To ignore

In 'All Summer in a Day', what does the word 'frail' mean?

• Strong and healthy

• Weak and delicate

• Large and powerful

• Bright and colorful

What does the word 'concussion' refer to in 'All Summer in a Day'?

• A violent shock or impact

• A mild headache

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

In 'All Summer in a Day', what does the word 'solemn' mean?

• Cheerful and happy

• Serious and dignified

• Loud and noisy

• Confused and puzzled

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'surged' imply about the movement of the children in 'All Summer in a Day'?

• Moved slowly

• Moved suddenly and powerfully

• Stayed still

• Moved backward

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4