Number the Stars Vocabulary Ch9-12

What does the word "poised" mean?

• Being composed, dignified, and self-assured

• Being nervous and unsure

• Being loud and disruptive

• Being quiet and shy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.6

What does the word "deftly" mean?

• Clumsily

• Skillful, clever, or quick

• Slowly

• Loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "wryly" mean?

• Joyful or happy

• Bitter or scornful

• Confused or puzzled

• Calm or peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "trudged" mean?

• To walk or march in a steady, labored manner

• To run quickly and lightly

• To jump up and down with excitement

• To sit quietly and rest

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

What does the word "recurring" mean?

• Happening once

• Happening again or multiple times

• Happening in the future

• Happening in the past

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "condescending" mean?

• To act in a way that implies you are superior to others.

• To act in a friendly and supportive manner.

• To act in a way that shows you are confused.

• To act in a way that shows you are scared.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "rummaging" mean?

• Running quickly

• Looking for something

• Eating quietly

• Sleeping soundly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

What does the word "encased" mean?

• Something that is open

• Something that is enclosed; surrounded

• Something that is broken

• Something that is lost

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "protruding" mean?

• Sticking out of something

• Hidden inside something

• Moving around something

• Falling off something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

What does the word "commotion" mean?

• Quiet and peaceful activity

• Excited or noisy activity

• Slow and calm movement

• Silent and still environment

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6