Unit 1 Vocabulary
A serious disagreement
conflict
Things that are impossible to explain or understand
Mysteries
What is a topic sentence?
It provides the main idea of a paragraph
What level of certainty does this word show: probably
certain, mostly certain, not certain
What's the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Behavior
The way someone acts
People whose job is to solve crimes
Name 2 transition words to show similarities:
similarly, both, also, likewise...
What was the relationship between Tutankhamun's parents?
Brother & sister
What type of leaf is on the flag?
Maple Syrup
Criticize
To speak badly of someone or something
Reveal
To uncover something that is hidden
Name 2 transition words to show differences:
on the other hand, whereas, unlike...
Where did the 3 crimes take place in the first reading?
A ROBBERY CASE IN _______
A MURDER IN ________
Australia and Arizona
Name the 3 types of bears that live in Canada:
Black, brown, and polar
An individual's position within a group
status
Examine
To look closely at something
In 'The Ape in the Office' name 2 of the ways the author compares humans and apes:
Cooperation v Conflict
Networking
Hierarchies
Limits of Agression
Paraphrase this sentence:
Donald Trump is a very crazy man who has made some terrible decisions recently.
Answers will vary
How often do elections take place to choose the new Prime Minister?
Every 4 years
A feeling of being excited to do something
Motivation
To show that something is true or accurate
Prove
Name 2 types of supporting details:
examples, explanations, statistics, descriptions
Where did The Iceman have a wound?
Shoulder
How many provinces are there?
10 (3 territories)