Vocabulary - Parrots Over Puerto Rico M5W3

Front

What does 'jabbing' mean?

Back

To poke something quickly with a great deal of power.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a 'fort'?

Back

A strong building usually protected by guards and a wall.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

How would you describe someone who is 'aggressive'?

Back

Someone who is likely to attack or confront; very forceful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does 'captivity' refer to?

Back

The state of being kept in a confined space, such as animals in a zoo.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does 'toil' mean?

Back

To work extremely hard and continuously.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'flight'?

Back

The act of flying or the ability to fly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

Can you give an example of 'jabbing' in a sentence?

Back

My best friend is jabbing me with her pencil and trying to get my attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

Why might a mother bear be more aggressive?

Back

She is more aggressive when her cubs are near to protect them.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is the opposite of captivity?

Back

Freedom; the state of being free.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'aggressive'?

Back

Hostile or combative.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4