Journeys- Harvesting Hope

What does horizon mean in the sentence?
The harvest moon looked like a big orange ball as it rose above the horizon.

• line where the land seems to meet the sky
• field where rows of crops are planted and harvested
• shadow created when an object blocks the sun
• time when the moon and sun are both in the sky

What does the word association mean in the sentence below? Ms. Elliott worked for an association that helped to clean the environment.

• business that provides services to customers
• friends who care about a common cause
• branch of government that passes laws for the environment
• group of people working for one purpose

What does the word dedicate mean in the sentence below? The guard decided to dedicate himself to protecting others.

• consider different life choices
• make a decision about something
• ensure the safety of others
• commit your life to something

What does the word conflicts mean in the sentence below? Mrs. Underwood taught her students different ways to solve conflicts.

• disagreements
• puzzles
• contests
• transfers 

What does the word drought mean in the sentence below? California had a terrible drought because of the lack of rain.

• a small amount of something
• space between crops
• long period of dry weather
• early part of a season

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
har•vest (här ́ vɩ̆st) -noun 1. The act of gathering a crop. 2. The crop that is gathered in a season. 3. The season during which crops are gathered. verb 1. To gather a crop.
Which word below has the same vowel sound as the e in harvest?

• brisk
• risk
• weigh
• thread

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
har•vest (här ́ vɩ̆st) -noun 1. The act of gathering a crop. 2. The crop that is gathered in a season. 3. The season during which crops are gathered. verb 1. To gather a crop.
How is harvest used in the sentence below?
We will harvest the crops in October

• verb
• noun
• adverb
• adjective

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
har•vest (här ́ vɩ̆st) -noun 1. The act of gathering a crop. 2. The crop that is gathered in a season. 3. The season during which crops are gathered. verb 1. To gather a crop.
Which definition fits the meaning of harvest in the sentence below?
The farmer took his harvest to market.

• noun definition 1
• noun definition 2
• noun definition 3
• verb definition 1

Use the thesaurus entry to answer the question.
brilliant, adj. resplendent, radiant; luminous, sparkling; intelligent, clever, quick-witted
Which synonym is the BEST replacement for the word brilliant in the sentence below?
The brilliant young scientist had a promising future.

• intelligent
• radiant
• luminous
• sparkling

Use the thesaurus entry to answer the question.
brilliant, adj. resplendent, radiant; luminous, sparkling; intelligent, clever, quick-witted
Which synonym is the BEST replacement for the word brilliant in the sentence below?
We enjoyed the brilliant holiday light display. 

• clever
• sparkling
• quick-witted
• intelligent