One Crazy Summer Vocabulary

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Vocabulary

Some people say that ________ are just friends you haven’t met yet.

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Vocabulary

3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does the word 'chaotic' mean in the context of 'One Crazy Summer'?

• A) Calm and peaceful

• B) Disorganized and confusing

• C) Predictable and orderly

• D) Quiet and serene

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'One Crazy Summer', what does the term 'revolutionary' refer to?

• A) A type of dance

• B) A peaceful protest

• C) A dramatic change or action

• D) A musical genre

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which word best describes the mood of the sisters' first impression of Oakland in 'One Crazy Summer'?

• A) Excited

• B) Anxious

• C) Bored

• D) Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'resilient' as used in 'One Crazy Summer'?

• A) Easily broken

• B) Quick to recover

• C) Slow to respond

• D) Hard to understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'One Crazy Summer', what does the phrase 'stand your ground' mean?

• A) To sit down

• B) To hold your position

• C) To run away

• D) To lie down

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'solidarity' mean in the context of 'One Crazy Summer'?

• A) Isolation

• B) Unity and agreement

• C) Disagreement

• D) Confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best describes the sisters' relationship with their mother in 'One Crazy Summer'?

• A) Close and nurturing

• B) Distant and complex

• C) Simple and straightforward

• D) Hostile and aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B