Mrs. Murphy's vocabulary Chapters 1-4

Ms. Bowens droned on and on about the assignment.

• acted like a helicopter

• talked in a boring way

• talked loudly

• whispered

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rebels forced some men into joining their fight.

• to slow down or stop

• working hard

• a group of people who fight against something

• people who want peace

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Why was there a war in Sudan?

• The government wanted all of Sudan to become Muslim, but the people in the south had different religions and did not want to practice Islam.

• The government forced all people to speak Arabic.

• The government wanted all tribes to send their daughters to school.

• The government and Dinka tribes were fighting over water rights.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

To be Muslim is

• A follower of Islam, which is a belief in one God and the teachings of the prophet Muhammad

• An individual who identifies as an atheist.
• A person who practices Buddhism.
• A follower of Christianity.

What is Islam?

• A polytheistic belief system centered around multiple gods.
• A philosophical movement focused on humanism and ethics.
• A cultural tradition with no religious significance.
• Islam is a monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Nya was walking and got a thorn in the heel of her foot. What is a thorn?

• A thorn is a small insect

• A thorn is a piece of wood.
• A thorn is a sharp, pointed structure from a plant.

• A thorn is a type of flower.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is a mortar?

• A mortar is a short, portable cannon used to fire shells at high angles.
• A mortar is a handheld weapon used for close combat.
• A mortar is a large, flat stone used for grinding.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Many people in Sudan carry around gourds to drink water. What is a gourd?

• A gourd is a container made of metal.

• A gourd is a flower commonly found in gardens.
• A gourd is a fruit used as a container, often for drinking water.

• A gourd is a type of vegetable used for cooking.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A ritual is...

• A ritual is a spontaneous act without any structure.
• A ritual is a set of prescribed actions or ceremonies performed in a specific order.
• A ritual is a form of entertainment for large crowds.
• A ritual is a type of food served at ceremonies.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is Artillery?

• A form of aerial surveillance equipment used in military operations.
• A category of naval vessels designed for long-range attacks.
• Artillery is a class of heavy military weapons designed for the launch of munitions far beyond the range and power of infantry firearms.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4