Vocabulary: Minn of the Mississippi

Front

What does 'rapids' mean?

Back

Rushing water that moves quickly, often found in rivers.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'shimmering' mean?

Back

A soft, wavering light that sparkles or glimmers.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'shallow' mean?

Back

Not deep; a small distance from the top to the bottom.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is an example of a place where you might find 'rapids'?

Back

In a fast-flowing river where the water rushes over rocks.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is an example of something that can be 'shimmering'?

Back

A lake on a sunny day, where the light reflects off the water.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'shallow'?

Back

Deep.

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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.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

In what context might you use the word 'desire'?

Back

To express a strong feeling of wanting something.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'deserted' mean?

Back

Empty; no people are present.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

How can you describe a lake that is 'shimmering'?

Back

It appears to sparkle or glisten in the sunlight.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5