MM Words 1
SPACE
outer space / room between things
What word is a synontm for SMART?
Silly, intelligent, incompetent, finish
What word is an antonym for SMART?
Unintelligent, fine, happy, earning
Smart-Intelligent
Not smart - unintelligent (dumb)
What is the capital of PA?
Harrisburg
a boat, to mail/send something
Jordan stood at the edge of the basketball court, gripping the ball tightly. The gym lights buzzed overhead, and the faint squeak of sneakers echoed off the walls. Tonight’s tryouts would decide if he finally made the varsity team.
Where is Jordan? What is happening?
Basketball court, tryouts
HANDLE
door handle / being able to take care of something
What is a synonym for BRAVE?
Scared, anxious, courageous, afraid
What is an antonym for BRAVE?
Happy, fun, afraid, eager
Synonym - Courageous
Antonym - Afraid
How many colors are in a rainbow?
7
LIGHT
light in color, light in weight, the light, to light something
When Coach Ramirez called his name, Jordan’s heart raced. He dribbled to the three-point line, took a deep breath, and shot. The ball arced perfectly through the air before swishing through the net.
How does Jordan feel?
What happened when he shot the ball?
Nervous - his heart raced, he made the shot
CLEAR
see through / understandable / to clean off
What word is a synonym for demolish?
Destroy, bite, fix, anticipate
What word is an antonym for demolish?
Build, find, locate, earn
Synonym - Destroy
Antonym - Build
What is the biggest US state?
Alaska
SQUASH
the vegetable, to squash something
After the tryouts, Jordan sat alone on the bleachers, scrolling through his phone but not really seeing the screen. He kept replaying every move in his mind, wondering if he had done enough. When Coach finally posted the team list, Jordan’s hands trembled as he looked for his name.
How does Jordan feel after tryouts?
What do you think will happen?
He's nervous - his hands trembled
Will he make the team - why or why not
KIND
nice / type of something
What word is a synonym for FIND?
Earn, end, offer, locate
What word is an antonym for Find?
Lose, detract, comply, leave
Synonym: locate
Antonym: lose
What is the biggest mammal?
Blue whale
SHED
to give off hair/fur, a place to store things
There it was—his name, halfway down the list. For a moment, Jordan just stared, hardly believing it was real. Then a grin spread across his face as relief and pride washed over him all at once.
What does Jordan discover?
How does he feel?
He made the team
Relief, pride
MOLD
the organism that grows when something is left out / to make something into a certain shape / a container so you can shape something
What is a synonyn for SICK?
Cold, friendly, out, ill
What word is an antonym for sick?
Healthy, great, fine, marvelous
Synonym: ill
Antonym: healthy
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
FOOT
body part, 12 inches
Coach Ramirez walked over and gave him a nod. “You earned it,” he said simply, before moving on to the next player. Jordan realized that all those early mornings and late-night practices had finally paid off.
What does Coach Ramirez say?
That Jordan earned it