Vocab in Context 1
My math teacher is so benevolent. She genuinely cares about my success, and she always helps me when I need it.
What does benevolent most likely mean?
Good, kind, caring
What is the prefix in coexist, and what does the word most likely mean?
co, to exist together
List four words that share a base/root with construct. (Remember our chain link activity?)
construction, reconstruct, deconstruct, self-destruct
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My friend is so amiable! She shows kindness toward her elders and is respectful toward everyone. She is humble all of the time, and she always says hello.
What does amiable most likely mean?
Friendly
Create a Five Focus Retell summary (Setting, Character, Problem, Event, Solution) for either Cask of Amontillado or Gus Grimly's Frankenstein.
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My bug spray repelled the insects. I never saw them after that!
What is the meaning of repelled?
drove away, pushed away, forced away
What is the base word of unacceptable, and what does the word most likely mean?
accept, not able to be accepted
List four words that share a base/root with rely. (Remember our chain link activity?)
Unreliable, reliable, relying, relied
I jumped away from the terrifying whiplash of the snake skittering through the grass.
What does whiplash most likely mean?
Fast flash of something
Create a 5 Focus Retell (Setting, Character, Problem, Event, Solution) Summary for either Pixar's Cars, Monster's Inc, or Shrek.
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I am intrigued by a video game coming out this weekend. I think it might be cool, and I am looking forward to playing it.
What does intrigued likely mean?
Interested, fascinated by
What is the suffix in unpredictable, and what does the word most likely mean?
able, not able to be predicted
List four words that share a base/root with predict. (Remember our chain link activity?)
predictable, predicting, predicted, unpredictable
What does muffled likely mean?
low, muted, hard to hear or understand
What type of Signpost Moment is it when a character receives helpful advice from a coach, mentor, or trusted adult/friend?
Words of the Wiser
I abhor when I have to get up early for school! I have never enjoyed waking up before 8 in the morning.
What does abhor most likely mean?
hate, dislike
What is the prefix in extracurricular, and what does the word most likely mean?
extra, outside of or additional to the normal curriculum
List four words that share a base/root with legal. (Remember our chain link activity?)
Legally, illegally, illegal, legalized
My sister is so erudite. She is extremely knowledgeable and highly educated. She memorized the periodic table because she was bored!
smart, intelligent
Is the following a central idea (summary), or a theme?
Believe in yourself, and you will be more likely to achieve success.
Theme
He used a luxurious hair product to style his look. I looked at the can, and I saw that the spray cost over a hundred dollars!
What does luxurious mean?
fancy, costing a lot
What is the base word in immobile, and what does the word most likely mean?
mobile, cannot be moved
List four words that share a base/root with inform. (Remember our chain link activity?)
Informative, informed, informing, uninformed, etc.
When I was playing a computer game, I made some strategic plays and set a plan or idea to ambush the other team.
Meaning of strategic?
involving thought and planning
Is the following a summary or a theme?
Rainbow Crow sacrificed his voice and lovely feathers to bring warmth to his friends, becoming a hero.
Summary