The Three Javelinas Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'javelina' as used in 'The Three Javelinas'?

• A type of cactus

• A wild pig

• A desert plant

• A type of bird

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word best describes the javelinas' journey in the story?

• Tedious

• Adventurous

• Boring

• Predictable

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

In the context of 'The Three Javelinas', what does the word 'adobe' refer to?

• A type of house

• A kind of food

• A desert animal

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the synonym of 'cunning' as used to describe the coyote in the story?

• Honest

• Sly

• Clumsy

• Generous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'sturdy' as used in the story?

• Weak

• Strong

• Solid

• Firm

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'huff' mean in the context of the coyote's actions?

• To blow forcefully

• To laugh loudly

• To run quickly

• To eat hastily

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word from the story means 'to build or construct'?

• Demolish

• Erect

• Destroy

• Collapse

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the main theme of 'The Three Javelinas'?

• Friendship

• Bravery

• Survival

• Betrayal

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

In the story, what does the word 'shelter' refer to?

• A place to hide

• A place to sleep

• A place to eat

• A place to play

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of 'persevere' as demonstrated by the javelinas?

• To give up easily

• To continue despite difficulties

• To avoid challenges

• To succeed without effort

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4