The Year of Miss Agnes Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'perseverance' as used in 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• Persistence in doing something despite difficulty

• A type of dance

• A form of celebration

• A traditional Alaskan dish

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'The Year of Miss Agnes', which word best describes Miss Agnes's teaching style?

• Innovative

• Strict

• Indifferent

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following words from 'The Year of Miss Agnes' means 'to teach or educate'?

• Instruct

• Ignore

• Inhibit

• Indulge

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'remote' mean in the context of 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• Distant or far away

• Close by

• Crowded

• Noisy

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'The Year of Miss Agnes', what is the meaning of the word 'custom'?

• A traditional practice

• A type of clothing

• A form of currency

• A style of music

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word from 'The Year of Miss Agnes' means 'a journey or trip'?

• Expedition

• Exhibition

• Exclusion

• Exclamation

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'adapt' mean as used in 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• To adjust to new conditions

• To refuse change

• To remain the same

• To create chaos

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'The Year of Miss Agnes', which word means 'a person who writes books'?

• Author

• Painter

• Singer

• Dancer

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the meaning of 'community' in the context of 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• A group of people living together

• A type of building

• A musical band

• A sports team

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word from 'The Year of Miss Agnes' means 'to inspire or motivate'?

• Encourage

• Discourage

• Dishearten

• Dissuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4