Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Ch. 5-8

We looked out across the barren fields.

• animal found in a tree

• having very few plants

• a property owner

• someone with lots of wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The aroma drifted across the camp.

• someone that gets lost easily

• a person from Rome, Italy

• a smell that is usually good

• a synonym for a baby

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

We were careening from one spot to the next.

• moving forward and out of control

• carrying a container that hold water

• caring for someone else

• Making food made from plums

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

His frail voice could only be heard by his nurse.

• sweet

• loud and strong

• annoying

• very weak

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The unrelenting pain kept him awake.

• uncomfortable

• not slowing down or stopping

• confusing

• walking without wearing shoes

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth?

• in a way that is angry

• really

• in a very sincere or serious way

• I mean...really?

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

She vigorously swept the platform before the party.

• do in a quick way

• struggle to perform correctly

• finished in a way that is ridiculous

• done with great force and energy

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

She felt a pang of guilt for not helping her friend.

• a sudden strong feeling of emotional or physical pain

• thought

• deep sadness

• confusing

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

She desperately searched for her favorite watch.

• in a way that is quick

• in a way that shows confusion

• in a way that is persistent

• in a way that is sad or upset

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

She always pried about the things I didn't want to tell her.

• actively listened

• to try to find out about other people's private lives

• burned in the fireplace

• ate quickly

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4