Vocabulary • Ch 1 - The Outsiders • Context Clues

She was conscious of the time ticking away as she rushed to finish her work.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• The information or material in something

• A very wise and knowledgeable person

• Being aware of yourself and your surroundings

• To understand or comprehend something deeply

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She couldn't fathom why he made such a rash decision.

 

What does the word 'fathom' mean?

• To understand or comprehend something deeply

• To keep trying and not give up

• To get or obtain something

• A very wise and knowledgeable person

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She felt content with her decision to leave the city and embrace a simpler lifestyle in the countryside.

 

What does the word 'content' mean?

• Being aware of yourself and your surroundings

• To understand or comprehend something deeply

• Even though

• The information or material in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She remained determined to achieve her goals despite facing obstacles.

 

What does the word 'determined' mean?

• To understand or comprehend something deeply

• To keep trying and not give up

• Being aware of yourself and your surroundings

• Even though

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

She turned to her trusted sage for advice.

 

What does the word 'sage' mean?

• To get or obtain something

• To understand or comprehend something deeply

• Belongings or things that you own

• A very wise and knowledgeable person

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4