Vocab In Context
"The cake was so scrumptious that everyone asked for a second slice."
What is delicious/tasty?
The classroom was a zoo during the indoor recess.
What is a Metaphor?
A young prince learns that life is a "Circle of Life" and must return home to take his place as King of the Pride Lands.
What is The Lion King?
This revolutionary organization was founded in 1966 to protect African American neighborhoods and provided free breakfast programs for children.
What is the Black Panther Party?
"Because the storm knocked down power lines, the entire neighborhood was in the dark for two days."
What is Cause and Effect?
"After running the marathon, Sarah felt lethargic and didn't want to move from the couch for hours."
What is tired/lacking energy?
"The wind whistled through the trees all night long."
What is Personification?
A hidden African nation must decide whether to share its advanced technology with the world or stay isolated to protect its people.
What is Black Panther?
This global event began in 2020, leading to worldwide lockdowns, mask mandates, and a shift to remote learning.
What is the COVID-19 Pandemic?
"First, preheat the oven. Next, mix the flour and sugar. Finally, bake for 20 minutes.
What is Sequence/Chronological?
"The instructions were so ambiguous that half the class did the wrong assignment."
What is unclear or having a double meaning?
"I have told you a million times to clean your room!"
What is Hyperbole?
A young girl in Colombia discovers that her true "gift" is the love she has for her magical family, even if she doesn't have a superpower.
What is Encanto?
This major global conflict/ battle lasted from 1939 to 1945 and involved the Axis and Allied powers fighting against each other in the world.
What is World War II?
"While both cats and dogs make great pets, cats are generally more independent, whereas dogs require frequent walks."
What is Compare and Contrast?
"Despite the chaos around him, the captain remained placid, calmly giving orders to his crew."
What is calm or peaceful?
"The stars were like little diamonds scattered across the velvet sky."
What is a Simile?
An ogre learns that true beauty is found on the inside after he goes on a quest to rescue a princess to get his swamp back.
What is Shrek?
"Three brilliant African American mathematicians at NASA serve as the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, overcoming both racial and gender barriers in the 1960s. These women were shown in this famous movie."
"What is Hidden Figures?"
"The cafeteria was too crowded, so the school decided to add a second lunch period to give students more space."
What is Problem and Solution?
"The scientist's theory was corroborated by three independent studies, proving he was right."
What is confirmed or supported with evidence?
"The delicious dessert disappeared during dinner."
What is Alliteration?
A group of toys faces the reality of their owner growing up and must stick together to find a new purpose at a daycare center.
What is Toy Story 3?
A powerful orator and leader in the Nation of Islam who later advocated for self-determination and human rights by any means necessary
Who is Malcolm X?
"The Arctic tundra is a vast, frozen plain where the ground is permanently frozen and small shrubs struggle to grow in the cold wind."
What is Description?