Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In The Lion King, Simba led a covert life after being scared away from Pride Rock; even his family didn't know he was alive. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Inside Out, Joy was remiss in her duties by keeping Sadness away from the controls. She later realized that Sadness was an equal part of life and allowed her time on the controls. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character was a terrestrial man who was captured by extra-terrestrials and he never got the chance to return to Earth. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything. 

"The waggle dance may not qualify as a language, but it is a sophisticated form of communication. It's a complex series of movements bees use to tell each other where to find food."
What is a synonym for the word sophisticated?

"Doctors have linked chronic stress to a number of health problems, from a weakened immune system and depression to heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity."
Chronic most likely means _____.

"Those who weren't struck down by diseases like polio or measles were often felled by contaminated water, spoiled milk, or poor nutrition."
What is a synonym for the word felled?

PART A
"And yet many kids lack time to cultivate the kinds of deep friendships that are truly nourishing."
What is the meaning of cultivate?

PART B
How could Kendra cultivate her relationship with her little sister?

LeBron James knows that some anxiety before a game is useful. It invigorates him, sharpens his focus."
Choose the word closest in meaning to invigorate.

What's more, the news is filled with stories lamenting the fact that American students have fallen behind their peers in other countries academically, and the U.S. is losing it's competitiveness--that we are no longer global leaders in science and technology."
What is most likely the meaning of lamenting, as it is used above?

Your high school English teacher wants you to write an essay that argues the positive effects that playing video games has on teenagers. He asks you to be sure to include a claim, backed up with evidence from multiple texts and sources.
A claim means ____.

A good essay includes all of the following . . .

The central idea of a text is ____.