Vocabulary: Minn of the Mississippi

Front

What is the meaning of 'desire'?

Back

A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does 'rapids' refer to?

Back

Fast-moving water in a river or stream.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'shimmering' mean?

Back

To shine with a flickering or wavering light.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'shallow'?

Back

Not deep; having little depth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'deserted' mean?

Back

Abandoned; no longer inhabited.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'wish'?

Back

Desire.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'rushing water'?

Back

Rapids.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is a synonym for 'twinkling'?

Back

Shimmering.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

Use 'desire' in a sentence.

Back

Janet had a strong desire to become a doctor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

Use 'rapids' in a sentence.

Back

The boat struggled to navigate through the rapids.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4