Understanding Vocabulary and Drama Elements

Which sentence best fits the meaning of the word "implying"?

• You’ll be surprised how nice it is to have a clean room.

• You must clean your room before you go outside.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which sentence best fits the meaning of the word "cascading"?

• The mist from the river surrounded us in the early morning.

• A river flowed alongside the bike trail.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence best fits the meaning of the word "depleted"?

• Is our supply of paper almost gone?

• Can we keep our supply of paper on this shelf?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence best fits the meaning of the word "reduce"?

• Add a sprinkle of salt to improve the flavor.

• Try to use less salt on the food you eat.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which sentence best fits the meaning of the word "contradict"?

• Do exactly what I say and do!

• Do what I say, not what I do!

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which sentence best fits the meaning of the word "conscious"?

• Lavonne was lost in thought as she walked through the forest.

• Lavonne was aware of every sound as she walked through the forest.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What information does the author share before the play begins, and what is the purpose of this part of the play?

• The list of characters; it helps the audience know who is in the play.

• The setting of the play; it helps the audience understand the time and place.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the first few lines of the play, what details are given in parentheses after the characters’ names, and why is this information important?

• The characters' emotions; it helps actors understand how to portray their roles.

• The characters' ages; it helps the audience understand the characters better.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How does the dialogue between Grace and Bo in lines 3–5 present a problem, or conflict?

• Grace and Bo agree on everything, showing harmony.

• Grace and Bo have different opinions, leading to a disagreement.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Choose two of the Critical Vocabulary words and use them in a sentence.

• Implied and reduced: The teacher implied that reducing screen time could improve focus.

• Conscious and depleted: She was conscious of the depleted resources and decided to conserve water.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D