Journeys: Sarah, Plain and Tall Vocabulary

What does the word prairie mean in this sentence? Years ago, large herds of buffalo roamed the prairie for food.

• grassland

• highland

• homeland

• marshland

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

• Simple

• Flat

• Boring

• Clear

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

Which word best describes Sarah's personality in the story?

• Timid

• Adventurous

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the meaning of the word 'tall' in the context of the book title 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'?

• High in stature

• Important

• Difficult

• Proud

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3F

In the sentence 'Sarah wore a bonnet to shield her face from the sun,' what does 'bonnet' mean?

• Hat

• Scarf

• Jacket

• Gloves

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'prairie' mean in this sentence? 'The family lived on a vast prairie.'

• Grassland

• Desert

• Forest

• Mountain

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 a synonym for 'plain' as used in the book title?

• Unadorned

• Decorated

• Complex

• Vivid

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the word 'hearth' mean in the sentence 'The family gathered around the hearth'?

• Fireplace

• Table

• Garden

• Porch

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the context of the book, what does 'homestead' refer to?

• A family farm

• A city apartment

• A vacation home

• A school building

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 'squall' in the sentence 'A sudden squall surprised the family'?

• Storm

• Argument

• Dance

• Celebration

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4