Happy New Year Vocabulary

parades

• a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event

• a type of dance performed in a group

• a gathering of people for a political meeting

• a series of events in a festival

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

celebrate

• to do something special in order to show that an event is important

• to ignore an event completely

• to plan a future event

• to reflect on past events

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

fireworks

• explosive devices that create colorful displays in the sky, often used during celebrations

• small handheld devices that produce light and sound

• decorative items used for parties and events

• types of plants that bloom in various colors

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

travels

• means: goes somewhere

• means: stays in one place

• means: moves in circles

• means: goes backwards

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

resolution

• A firm decision to do or not to do something, often made at the start of a new year

• A type of conflict resolution strategy

• A method for improving communication skills

• A formal agreement between two parties

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

gathering

• a coming together of people for a specific purpose, often to celebrate

• a formal meeting to discuss business matters

• a random collection of items or people

• a process of collecting data or information

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

new beginnings

• means: starting fresh or starting something new, often associated with the New Year

• means: returning to old habits and routines

• means: ending a chapter in life

• means: making resolutions without any action

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

common

• means: belonging to all

• means: unique to one

• means: shared by few

• means: exclusive to a group

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

wonder

• to feel curious about something

• to express doubt

• to make a wish

• to ignore a question

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

customs

• a way of acting done by many people

• a set of rules for behavior

• a type of clothing worn during festivals

• a method of cooking food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C