The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Vocabulary

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What does 'hysterical' mean?

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Hysterical refers to a state of extreme emotional excitement or panic, often leading to uncontrollable laughter or crying.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is a penitentiary?

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A penitentiary is a prison for people who have committed serious crimes.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'vain' mean?

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Vain means having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does it mean to be 'clonked'?

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To be clonked means to be hit on the head.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What does 'haughtily' mean?

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Haughtily means in a way that shows arrogance or superiority.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the meaning of 'shoulders'?

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Shoulders are the parts of the body where the arms connect to the torso.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the difference between 'vain', 'vein', and 'vane'?

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'Vain' refers to excessive pride, 'vein' is a blood vessel, and 'vane' is a device that shows the direction of the wind.

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What does it mean to 'shrug'?

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To shrug means to raise one's shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is an example of a situation that might cause someone to become hysterical?

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A kitchen fire or winning a large amount of money could cause someone to become hysterical.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4