Brothers at Bat Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean if something 'soared'?

Back

It means it flew quickly through the air.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Who was the coach of the oldest nine's semi-pro team?

Back

The boys' father.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Why did the team stop playing for a while during the 1940's?

Back

Six of the brothers went off to fight in the Second World War.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean if an area is 'littered' with items?

Back

It means those items are scattered around.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a 'rivalry'?

Back

A competition between teams or people who want to win the same thing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the meaning of 'semi-pro'?

Back

A player who is not fully professional but competes at a high level.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Front

What does 'competition' mean?

Back

An event where individuals or teams compete against each other.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a 'team'?

Back

A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'scatter' mean?

Back

To spread things out over a wide area.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the significance of the World's Fair in the 1940's?

Back

It was an event where people showcased innovations and culture.