Amplify Holocaust Unit Vocabulary for Week 1

During a spooky story, Evelyn described a haunted house as having "ashen" walls. What does the word "ashen" mean?

• Brightly colored

• Pale or gray in color

• Full of energy

• Covered in water

Lily and Olivia are preparing for their school's big celebration. They want to sing a special song that shows their love and pride for their school. Which word means "a song of praise or loyalty"?

• Anthem

• Raid

• Masses

• Hem

Grace and Isla are reading a spooky story together. Suddenly, they come across the word "plague." What does "plague" mean in their story?

• To decorate

• To annoy or cause trouble

• To clean

• To sing

Imagine Mason, Jackson, and Hannah are at a concert surrounded by a huge crowd. Which word best describes this large group of people?

• Plaudits

• Masses

• Toothy

• Vapor

Aria and Liam are playing a science guessing game! They come across the word "vapor." Can you help them out? What is the definition of "vapor"?

• A solid object

• A visible gas or mist

• A loud noise

• A type of plant

Jackson and Nora are playing a word game! Which word means "to surround in a tight way"?

• Hem

• Raid

• Slimed

• Plaudits

Olivia just saw a cartoon character with a huge grin full of teeth! Which word best describes someone or something "having or showing many teeth"?

• Toothy

• Ashen

• Plague

• Masses

James just received a standing ovation at the school talent show! If his friends Arjun and William gave him lots of "plaudits," what does that mean?

• Criticism

• Praise or applause

• Silence

• Anger

Jackson just slipped on the kitchen floor because someone decided to cover it with a mysterious, slippery substance! Which word best describes what happened to the floor?

• Slimed

• Hem

• Anthem

• Raid

Jackson and Abigail are reading a story where a group of heroes plan a "raid" on a dragon's lair. What does the word "raid" mean in this story?

• A peaceful meeting

• A sudden attack

• A long journey

• A quiet walk