Out of the Dust Vocabulary Terms

What does 'Excavating' mean?

• To fill a hole with material

• To make a hole by removing material from the ground

• To water plants

• To plant seeds in the ground

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does 'Searing' describe?

• Something that is burning or scorching

• Something that is wet

• Something that is freezing

• Something that is cold

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a 'Drought'?

• A period of heavy rain

• A long period of dry weather harmful to crops

• A farming tool

• A type of plant

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does 'Fidgety' mean?

• Calm and relaxed

• Nervously restless or uneasy

• Extremely tired

• Very focused

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is 'Wagering'?

• Studying for a test

• Risking something on a bet or uncertain event

• Reading a book

• Playing a video game

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does 'Riled' mean?

• Happy

• Excited

• Irritated or annoyed

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is 'Grit'?

• A kind of paint

• Dust, sand, and other coarse materials

• A smooth texture

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What are 'Carcasses'?

• Types of vehicles

• Musical instruments

• Dead bodies of animals or human beings

• Ancient artifacts

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does 'Festered' mean?

• To heal quickly

• To form pus

• To become stronger

• To disappear

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is 'Chaos'?

• A new technology

• A lack of order and a state of anarchy

• A peaceful state

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4