Sideways Stories from Wayside School Vocabulary

What does the word 'absurd' mean in the context of 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'?

• Logical

• Ridiculous

• Serious

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School', what is the meaning of 'bizarre'?

• Normal

• Strange

• Common

• Expected

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes the character Mrs. Gorf in 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'?

• Kind

• Mean

• Generous

• Friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the synonym of 'peculiar' as used in 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'?

• Ordinary

• Unusual

• Regular

• Typical

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School', what does the word 'mischievous' imply about a character?

• Honest

• Naughty

• Serious

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the term 'chaotic' refer to in 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'?

• Orderly

• Disorganized

• Calm

• Peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'hilarious' as used in 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'?

• Funny

• Serious

• Amusing

• Entertaining

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School', what does the word 'eccentric' mean?

• Conventional

• Odd

• Normal

• Usual

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of 'whimsical' in the context of 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'?

• Serious

• Playful

• Solemn

• Grave

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word best describes the tone of 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'?

• Humorous

• Tragic

• Melancholic

• Serious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B