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Target Words
Words to Know!
Problem & Solution Strategies
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Homophones
100
a force or stressful demand
What is "pressure"?
100
to make someone admire something
What is impress?
100
problem, conflict, difficulty, challenge
What are the signal words for "problem"?
100
Eric was pressured by his friends to do crazy stunts.
What was Eric Alvarez's main problem?
100
She purchased a beautiful new gown __________ (for/four) the dance.
What is for?
200
to make someone believe in something
What is "convince"?
200
someone who offers guidance, like a big brother or sister
What is a mentor?
200
solution, resolved, solved, fixed, results
What are the signal words for "solution"?
200
Teens try to bulk up with drugs or go on trendy diets
What are two attempts to solve self-esteem problems? (The Secrets of Self-Esteem)
200
The __________________ (principal/principle) stopped us in the hallway to say hello.
What is principal?
300
a synonym for expert, someone who knows a lot
Who is an "authority"?
300
to suggest something
What is recommend?
300
tried, attempted, might, fixed
What are the signal words for "attempts"?
300
Many teens wish they were more popular or better looking because they have little self-confidence.
What is the main problem teens face in the Secrets of Self-Esteem?
300
Glass containers have been ______________ (band/banned) on the beach.
What is banned?
400
a synonym for bad
What is negative?
400
the antonym of making something weaker
What is to reinforce?
400
found in the beginning of the passage
Where will the problem most likely be?
400
Lend a hand, find a mentor, get involved
What are three solutions to having low self-esteem?
400
The fight ____________ (seen/scene) in the movie was extremely exciting!
What is scene?
500
the antonym of never
What is constant?
500
the way you might feel when you give a speech in front of the school
What is tense?
500
found towards the end of the passage
Where will the solution most likely be?
500
Think in the long-term
What is the solution to unhealthy peer pressure? (The Power of Peer Pressure)
500
_____ (They're/Their/There) looking for ________ (they're/their/there) missing work
What is They're and their?