End of 2nd Quarter Vocabulary

During the Christmas party, Santa addressed the children with a warm greeting. What does the verb "addressed" mean?

• a) sparkling or shining

• b) the words or subject of a piece of writing

• c) a section of a poem; consists of a line or group of lines

• d) to speak to or write to someone directly

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CCSS.L.5.5C

During Christmas, when Izzy is writing a heartfelt letter to Santa, what does 'content' refer to as a noun?

• the shape, structure, or appearance of a piece of writing

• the blank space that divides two stanzas from each other

• the words or subject matter of a piece of writing

• sparkling or shining

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CCSS.L.5.5C

During Christmas, Alexander noticed that the lights on the tree were 'glinting'. What does 'glinting' mean?

• A part of a poem; consists of a line or group of lines

• The words or subject of a piece of writing

• The blank space that separates two stanzas

• Shining or sparkling

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

During a Christmas poetry reading, Cornell asked, "What is a line break in a Christmas poem?"

• The shape, structure, or appearance of a piece of writing

• Sparkling or shining

• The blank space that divides two stanzas from each other

• The place where a line ends

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

During the Christmas season, Avery and Yaretzi were decorating their Christmas tree. Avery asked Yaretzi, "What does 'pulsing' mean when describing the lights on a Christmas tree?"

• The blank space that separates two stanzas in a poem

• The point where a line of text ends

• The topic or subject matter of a written work

• Throbbing rhythmically, like a heartbeat

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

During the holiday season, Brooklyn and Anthony were admiring the decorations in their neighborhood. They noticed the rhythmic throbbing of the Christmas lights on a nearby house, similar to a heartbeat. What word describes this effect?

• addressed (v)

• glinting (adj)

• wake (n)

• pulsing (adj)

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

During a Christmas parade, what is the term for the trail of disturbed snow or air left behind by Santa's sleigh, as observed by Nico and Joshua?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Izzy is looking for a Christmas gift that is suitable for her friend. What does the adjective 'suitable' mean in this context?

• to move back

• belly button

• having the right qualities

• the woolly coat of a sheep or related animal

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CCSS.L.5.5C

During Christmas, what does it mean if a river is described as 'navigable' for Alexi's sleigh boat?

• to come into view

• belly button

• deep and wide enough for ships to pass through

• to move back

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CCSS.L.5.5C

During the Christmas family gathering, what is the meaning of the word 'quarrel' as a noun when describing a situation that might arise?

• The woolly coat of a sheep or related animal

• To come into view

• Having the right qualities

• An argument or disagreement

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CCSS.L.5.5C