Vocabulary Newsela 2nd6Wks

What does apocalypse mean?

• a cure is discovered

• that zombies are coming for us

• the complete final destruction of the world

• three dots that indicate words are missing

A collection of items you may need in an emergency situation.

• emergency kit

• backpack

• preparedness

• allergy medicine

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The time when something harmful suddenly starts, such as a disease.

• preparedness

• outbreak

• sickness

• guide

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The state of being ready for something that might happen, especially for a dangerous or unpleasant event.

• connection

• panic

• anxious

• preparedness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The inability to make a decision

• indecision

• deciding

• to give choices

• prediction

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The study of the history of words and where they come from.

• museum

• etymology

• drama

• athlete

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A person who studies languages and how they work.

• coach

• president

• biologist

• linguist

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

A person who tries to change the way words are spelled.

• Karen

• spelling reformer

• biologist

• teacher

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a conservancy?

• A place where animals and plants are protected and taken care of.

• A place to learn.

• A favorite show

• Something students do to get good grades.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a drought?

• Tall mountains

• When fires start in the forest.

• Drinking too much water.

• A long period of time without any rain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5