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WorksheetsWeek 3 Vocabulary+
Total questions: 113
Worksheet time: 57mins
obstruct (v)
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
- to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.
To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important
- to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
reform (v)
- to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important
- to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
antogonist (n)
- a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary; enemy
- a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria; (adj) - free of germs
- a weight used to balance another weight; (v) to balance or offset
- a difference or disagreement between two things that means that both cannot be true
contrast (v)
- to be different especially in a way that is very obvious; to compare two people or things to show how they are different
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important
- to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.
obnoxious (adj)
- unpleasant in a way that makes people feel offended, annoyed, or disgusted
- not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen
- not sociable; not wanting the company of others
very pleasant and enjoyable
extract (v)
- to get, pull, or draw out, usually with special effort, skill, or force
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important
- to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.
To explain something to create a mental image in the reader’s mind - especially focusing on the five senses.
analyze
infer
summarize
describe
To make something clear by giving reasons
infer
persuade
cause
explain
You must follow the sequence of the steps in order to make it correctly.
compare and contrast
conflict
the order in which things should happen
problem and solution
What is the similarity between the two passages?
a quality that makes one person or thing like another
differences
contrast
chronological order
The fact stated in the paragraph is important because it suggests that dogs can be good pets.
an order
list of vocabulary words at the back of a book
sheer determination
to show that something is likely or true
Which line from the play supports the idea that the character is proud?
to show evidence for something or help show it is true
concrete pillars
to define a word
temporary, short lived
Reading the story carefully helps the reader have a deeper understanding.
solid
not budging
to argue; debate
knowledge about a particular situation
Use the context in the paragraph to figure out the unknown world.
a book
a story
words that are used in a sentence or phrase to help figure out another word's meaning
permanent; forever
Compare and contrast the events that happened in both stories.
look at two things carefully to see how they are different
look at two things carefully to see how they are different
a problem and a solution
cause and effect
How does that event contribute to the plot?
to give or help
an understanding of events
distract from the plot
rising action in a story
The conversation between the characters told the reader a lot about their relationship.
dialogue in written text
figurative language such as similes
a friendship between two people
an informal talk between two people or a small group
Which words emphasize the theme of the story?
to give special attention to or place importance on something
to put something in bold when typing
the order in which events happen in a story
to contrast two ideas
I can draw the conclusion that the character is mad when the story says she stomped out of the room.
the opening paragraph of a story
all paragraphs in the middle of an essay
take information from the text and come to a new understanding
a single item
What evidence from the text supports your thinking?
a book
items in italics
the main idea of a paragraph
something that shows something else is true
What identifies this story as realistic fiction?
a question to be answered at the end of class
theme of the story
to know and say what something is
a comparison
To make something clear by giving reasons
infer
persuade
cause
explain
A claim is ______________________________.
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.
a fact.
a statement that offers an opinion that is defensible and debatable
a bad thing to make about something.
One example of evidence is ___________________
A statement or conclusion that answers a question
Scientific data that supports the claim
A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
a simile or metaphor
An inference is...
Text evidence + what you know
Retelling a text
Making a guess without evidence
Information written directly into the text.
The BEST definition of theme is...
The lesson the author is teaching.
The message the author is sending.
A word that summarizes the story.
The character's main problem.
Statements that address opposing viewpoints.
counterclaims
rebuttels
claims
arguments
