Vibrant Vocab
This is something your family always does.
What is a tradition?
Mrs. Payne shakes her head at this fad in fashion...it "tears" her up.
What are ripped jeans?
Diwali is also called this.
What is the Festival of Lights?
This ship brought the colonists to Massachusetts.
What is the Mayflower?
A "monster" that lives in the Chesapeake.
What is Chessie?
This person takes a trip for religious reasons.
What is a pilgrim?
Cell phones and emails are examples of this component of culture.
What is communication?
The Diwali festival honors Lakshmi, the goddess of thi$.
What is wealth?
The colonists were originally trying to get here, not Massachusetts.
What is Virginia?
Aurora Borealis is the scientific name for this phenomenon.
What are the Northern Lights?
Do this with your attitude if it is not good (or with your belt if your clothes are loose.)
What is adjust?
Food and clothing are examples of this type of culture.
What are survival needs?
The colorful, bright patterns drawn on the floor are known as this.
What is rangoli?
Historians don't believe that the pilgrims actually stood on this rock.
What is Plymouth Rock?
Using someone else's words without permission is known as this.
What is plagiarism?
Beautiful, delicate and perfect are synonyms for this word of the day.
What is ethereal?
If your mom teaches you how to make a recipe or Mrs. Payne teaches you a new vocabulary word, you are engaging in this type of culture.
What is education?
Light these to help Lakshmi find her way to your home.
What are lamps?
The Pilgrims probably didn't eat these on Thanksgiving- they were too tart and there was no sugar.
What are cranberries?
This is the central idea of an argument essay.
What is a thesis?
Farmers would fill this basket with fruits and veggies for Thanksgiving.
What is a cornucopia?
This sport is often called America's sport...it's a "hit" all over the country.
What is baseball?
Like our American Independence Day, those who celebrate Diwali watch these festive displays.
What are fireworks?
The nearby Indian settlement had this name.
What is Pawtuxet?
This area of the Atlantic is known for planes, boats and people disappearing.
What is the Bermuda Triangle?