Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

The consequence of his actions was losing his job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• To signal with your hand or head

• Not safe or secure

• A result or outcome of an action

• To bounce back or recover from challenges

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a strong resolve to overcome the challenges she faced.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• A person who lives in a place

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• To look angry or unhappy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She directed the film with precision and clarity.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• As a result

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• To live or stay in a place

• To point or show the way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The smokestacks emit large amounts of pollution into the air.

 

What does the word 'emit' mean?

• To live or stay in a place

• To release or give off something

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm, feeling tired

• To signal with your hand or head

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She continued to persist in her efforts despite facing numerous challenges.

 

What does the word 'persist' mean?

• To live or stay in a place

• A person who lives in a place

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• To look angry or unhappy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4