The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide (Chapter 2 Vocabulary

1. Leaks - (noun) holes or openings that allow liquid or gas to pass through

3. Sample sentence: "The leaks in the roof had made all but three of the upstairs bedroom floors dangerously rotted."

1. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Leaks"?

• The cat was perched on the leaks of the tree.

• There was a hole in the bucket, so when I filled it with water, there weren't any leaks.

• She poured the juice into a glass without leaks, so there was a spill on the table.

• The leaks in the roof made the floors dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Rotted - (adjective) decayed or decomposed due to age or dampness

Sample sentence: "The leaks in the roof had made all but three of the upstairs bedroom floors dangerously rotted."

Which sentence correctly uses the word "Rotted"?

• The teacher rotted the students' papers.

• The rotted smell filled the room.

• The rotted cat climbed the stairs.

• The rotted food tasted delicious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3. Confined - (verb) kept or restricted in a small or limited space

5. Sample sentence: "A few were filled with fish. The rest were crammed with mice, lizards, and other animals that Simon had confined to mud-furnished cages."

7. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Confined"?

• The dog confined the ball in its mouth.

• The confined child played in the huge park.

• The confined song filled the room with joy.

• I am going to the park to enjoy the confined, open space.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

4. Disgusting - (adjective) causing a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion

6. Sample sentence: "She thought they were disgusting because Simon had rescued them from a trap in Mrs. Levette’s downstairs apartment."

8. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Disgusting"?

• The delicious cake was disgusting.

• The disgusting smell made her walk away.

• The disgusting book was a bestseller.

• The delicious meal was disgusting, so I ordered seconds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5. Eerier - (adjective) more strange or frightening, creating an atmosphere of unease

7. Sample sentence: "Jared tossed and turned on the lumpy mattress, pressing the pillow down over his head like he was smothering himself, but he couldn’t sleep. He didn’t mind sharing a room with Simon, but sharing a room with cages of animals that rustled, squeaked, and scratched was eerier than sleeping alone would have been."

9. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Eerier"?

• The brightly lit room was eerier than the dark basement.

• The brightly lit room was comforting and eerie.

• The cheerful, sunny day had an eerie atmosphere.

• The eerie noises made her jump.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6. Unfamiliar - (adjective) not known or recognized; not familiar

8. Sample sentence: "Here, everything was unfamiliar."

10. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Unfamiliar"?

• The unfamiliar faces at the party made me feel at ease.

• The unfamiliar dog wagged its tail at the stranger.

• The unfamiliar song was a hit because everyone knew the lyrics.

• The unfamiliar food was her favorite because she ate it every year on Thanksgiving.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Creak - (verb) make a high-pitched, squeaking sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied

Sample sentence: "The creak of hinges startled him into jerking upright."

7. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Creak"?

• The door closed silently without making a creak.

• The door closed loudly with a creaking sound that sounded like a bang.

• The cat made a creak as it walked across the room, so no one heard it.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

8. Urgent - (adjective) requiring immediate action or attention

10. Sample sentence: “Simon.” Jared leaned in close, making his voice deliberately urgent. “Squirrel! Squirrel!” Jared stood up from a crouch, trying to decide if moving so fast meant he was a chicken or if he just had good reflexes."

12. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Urgent"?

• The non-urgent matter required immediate attention.

• The urgent matter did not need to be addressed right away.

• The urgent matter could wait until tomorrow.

• The urgent message required immediate attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

9. Astonishment - (noun) great surprise or amazement

11. Sample sentence: Simon looked at her skeptically. “I don’t know. What if the ropes aren’t that good anymore?" “It would just be a short fall,” Mallory said, and both the boys looked at her in astonishment

13. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Astonishment"?

• The predictable ending of the movie filled me with astonishment.

• The surprising twist in the plot filled me with astonishment.

• The expected outcome of the experiment filled me with astonishment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

10. Dumbwaiter - (noun) a small elevator used for carrying food, dishes, or other objects between floors of a building

12. Sample sentence: "Simon bent down to touch a small sliding door set into the wall. 'It’s a dumbwaiter,' Mallory said."

14. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Dumbwaiter"?

• The dumbwaiter was used to transport people between floors.

• The dumbwaiter was used to carry food between floors of the building.

• The dumbwaiter was used to clean the floors of the building.

• The cars were sent up using the dumbwaiter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4