Mental Health
Context Clues
"A World Away"
Indefinite Pronouns
Vocabulary
100

This is the state of our emotional well-being, including our thoughts, feelings, and ways of coping.

What is mental health?

100

Using context clues, this is the definition of irate

"The teacher was irate when the students refused to complete their homework; her red face and loud voice made it clear she was very upset."

What is extremely mad / frustrated? 

100

This is the name of the main character of the story "A World Away" 

Who is Rajeet? 

100

This is the correct word to fill in the blank: “During the survey, __________ mentioned the lack of sports facilities in the school. Everyone talked about the school lunch and how they wanted healthier food.”

Who is "no one"?

100

This is the vocabulary word that means "A significant change in the development of an organism or species over time, often through genetic variation and natural selection"

What is "evolution"?

200

This is treating yourself with kindness and compassion.

What is self-compassion / self-love?

200

Using context clues, this is the meaning of the word arduous:

"Despite the arduous journey, the explorers kept moving forward, their exhaustion evident in their slow but steady pace."

What is "hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult"?

200

This is the main event / major milestone in the story "A World Away"

What is "moving to the USA"?

200

This is the correct word to fill in the blank: "I’m sure __________ will be able to solve this problem. I'll go ask Luis if he can help."

Who is "someone"? 

200

This is the vocabulary word that means "The creation something new or a useful object or process that has been created."

What is "invention"?

300

An example of this could be getting aggressive with someone, overeating or undereating, or isolating yourself.  

What is a NEGATIVE coping skill?

300

Using context clues, this is the meaning of the word delight:

"The children's delight was evident as they played in the park, their laughter filling the air and smiles beaming on their faces." 

What is "extreme happiness or joy"?

300

This is how Rajeet's father announced that they were moving to Chicago.

What is "suddenly, over dinner"?

300

This is the correct word to fill in the blank: "Hello? Is _______________ home?"

Who is "anybody"?

300

This is the vocabulary word that means "A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operations"

What is a "revolution"?

400

This is a positive coping skill where you focus on your breathing and attempt to clear your mind, focusing on the present and observing what's going on around you without judgement.

What is mindfulness or meditation?

400

Using context clues, this is the meaning of the word muffle

"To muffle the sound of footsteps, they installed a thick carpet in the hallway of the apartment building."

What is "to prevent sound" or "to make quieter"?

400

This was something that Rajeet had never seen before he came to Chicago (specifically in October). 

What is snow? 

400

This is the correct word to fill in the blank: "There’s __________ in the attic; I heard strange noises last night. D:” 

What is "something"?

400

This is the vocabulary word that correctly fills in the blank: "Flies go through ___________, starting out as maggots and becoming flies in their adulthood form".

What is "metamorphosis"?

500

These are THREE things you can do if you're struggling with your mental health.  (Name three examples)

Talk to the MCDs / professional / therapist

Talk to a parent / trusted teacher

Talk to a friends


500

Using context clues, this is the meaning of the word bland:

"Without any seasonings, the food tasted really bland. It was really difficult to eat"

What is "without flavor" or "boring"? 

500

This is the activity that Rajeet plans on joining next year.

What is the soccer team?

500

This is the correct word to fill in the blank: "Does ___________ understand how to use indefinite pronouns? I want you all to pass the midterm." 

Who is "everybody"?

500

This is the vocabulary word that correctly fills in the blank: "Graduating high school is a huge ____________ in the life of a teenager". 

What is a milestone?
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