The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny) Vocabulary

What is a sequential text structure?

• A way of organizing information in a specific order.

• A method of presenting information randomly.

• A technique for summarizing information.

• A style of writing that uses complex vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'dignified'?

• Having a serious and worthy manner.

• Being cheerful and light-hearted.

• Showing a lack of respect or seriousness.

• Acting in a playful and carefree way.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to be responsible?

• To take care of something or someone and be accountable for it.

• To ignore the needs of others and focus on oneself.

• To delegate tasks to others without any oversight.

• To avoid making decisions and let others take charge.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to be flattered?

• To feel pleased or honored by someone's compliment.

• To feel angry or upset by someone's criticism.

• To feel indifferent about someone's opinion.

• To feel confused by someone's statement.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to regret something?

• To feel happy about something and wish you had done it.

• To feel indifferent about something and accept it as it is.

• To feel sorry about something and wish you hadn't done it.

• To feel excited about something and look forward to it.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to compare and contrast?

• To look at the similarities and differences between two things.

• To analyze one thing in isolation.

• To evaluate the quality of one item against another.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Identify a fact: 'Chocolate ice cream is the tastiest.' or 'Owning a pet involves a lot of responsibility.'

• Chocolate ice cream is the tastiest.

• Owning a pet involves a lot of responsibility.

• Cats are the best pets for everyone.

• Dogs require no training at all.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

If something is trampled, what does that mean?

• It is stepped on and damaged or crushed.

• It is carefully placed in a safe spot.

• It is admired and appreciated.

• It is ignored and left alone.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to act formal?

• To behave in a casual and relaxed way.

• To behave in a serious and respectful way.

• To act in a playful and humorous manner.

• To ignore social norms and conventions.

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CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

What does it mean if something is hilarious?

• It is very funny.

• It is somewhat amusing.

• It is completely serious.

• It is mildly entertaining.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4