Wordly Wise Grade 5 Lesson 5

Front

What does the term 'avalanche' mean in the context of receiving mail?

Back

An 'avalanche' of mail means that the station received a great number of letters.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is an example of a challenge?

Back

A crossword puzzle could be considered a challenge.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to 'lure' shoppers to a store?

Back

To 'lure' shoppers means to attract or entice them to come to the store.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'makeshift' refer to in the context of a cabin?

Back

A 'makeshift' cabin refers to a temporary structure because they planned to build a permanent cabin later.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does the word 'terse' mean?

Back

A 'terse' remark is one that is short and to the point.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the significance of context clues in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words based on the surrounding text.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

How can one identify a challenge in a given situation?

Back

A challenge can be identified as a task or problem that requires effort and skill to overcome.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What are some synonyms for the word 'lure'?

Back

Some synonyms for 'lure' include attract, entice, and draw.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What is the difference between a makeshift solution and a permanent solution?

Back

A makeshift solution is temporary and often improvised, while a permanent solution is intended to last.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

How can understanding word meanings improve reading comprehension?

Back

Understanding word meanings enhances reading comprehension by allowing readers to grasp the overall message and details of the text.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D