ELA Vocabulary

ELA Vocabulary

March 1- 5

activist

a person in taking action to make changes in laws or society

activist

Root word:root word of activist is the Latin actus, "a doing, a driving force, or an impulse

Suffix - ist -  of, relating to, or characterized by

auditioned

tried out for a role

auditioned

Root word: root word of  auditioned is audition meaning  “an interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate's suitability and skill.”

Suffix: ed - -ed means “past.”

Multiple Choice

Emma Watson is a _________ woman in movies

• pretty

• new

Multiple Choice

Rosa Parks was a ________ woman who wanted equal rights

• old

• black

Multiple Choice

People _______ still fighting for equal rights today.

• are

• into