VOCABULARY
VOCABULARY
THEME
CONTEXT CLUES
MISCELLANEOUS
100
What is a generation?
a group of people who are the same age
100
What does it mean to inspire?
to motive someone to do something
100
What is the theme of Story #1?
Never give up. Persistence pays off.
100
What is the meaning of the word neglect? Dad spent countless hours caring for and manicuring his grass, so he hated when his neighbors neglected their lawns.
neglect - to not pay attention or to not take care of something
100
What are the five types of sensory details?
sight, sound, smell, touch, taste
200
What does it mean to contribute?
to give something to others
200
What is luxury?
something expensive or not necessary
200
What is the theme of Story #2?
It is better to share. Don't be greedy.
200
What is the meaning of the word thoroughly? Jackie plans every party as thoroughly as if the President were coming, so she will make sure that everything has been considered on your big day.
completely; with great attention to detail
200
Identify 2 sensory details: The frigid morning air and dense gray fog did not stop Jane from inhaling the fresh smell of rain from the damp concrete and yelling across the Arlington quad, “Good morning,
touch, sight, smell, sound
300
Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word: When you are rude to someone, you show them ______.
disrespect
300
Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word: When you _______ something, you think it is important or useful.
value
300
What is the theme of Story #3?
Don't judge a book by its cover. Appearances can be deceiving. Size isn't everything.
300
What is the meaning of the word reluctant? Paul was reluctant to take the car to the mechanics, since last time it cost him seven hundred dollars, but the engine was making such a squeal that he scheduled an appointment.
unwilling, resistant, hesitant
300
What character trait describes Ms. Roberts? Ms. Roberts noticed that Tierney had not been herself recently. She participated less in class, dressed in darker colors, and didn't want to associate with the friends that she had at the beginning of the school year. Noticing these changes, Ms. Roberts scheduled a conference after school with Tierney so that they could talk in private.
Ms. Roberts is perceptive because she noticed one of her students changing. These changes worried Ms. Roberts, which shows that she is concerned. She scheduled a conference after school, which shows that she is dedicated to her job / students.
400
Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word: The football gets the ______ of leaving school early on game days.
privilege
400
Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word: People with different points of view _____ things differently.
perceive
400
What is the theme of Story #4?
It is better to things right the first time. Work hard, play hard.
400
What is the meaning of the word eager?Having read all of the Fightland books, Jessica was so eager to see the Fightland movie that she lined up at the movie theater at midnight dressed as her favorite character.
excited; wanting to do something very badly
400
What are two character traits that describe Patrick? When Kaitlin got to Patrick's apartment, she took a look around and saw several half-filled cans of soda and some cooked chicken breasts that had gone bad in a pan in the kitchen. She also noticed that all of the lights and televisions were on and that Patrick wasn't home.
Patrick demonstrates that he is wasteful by letting lots of good food and drink go bad. He is also wasting a lot of energy. He is either doing this because he is is too lazy to put things away properly or he is too spoiled to care.
500
Create a sentence using the word affect.
Example: You can affect the environment by using more or less water.
500
Create a sentence using the word humiliating.
Example: A humiliating experience hurts your pride.
500
What is the theme of Story #5?
Money doesn't buy happiness. You don't appreciate the things for which you don't work.
500
What is the meaning of the word faint? I thought that I heard a faint scratching noise, but I figured that it might just be in my head.
a light sound, color, or smell; difficult to notice
500
Write a sentence using 2 sensory details and explain.
Mrs. Hearne will decide. :]
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