Unit 14 ELA 1-2

What is a criterion?

• A criterion is a standard for judgment or decision.
• A criterion is a method of evaluation.
• A criterion is a synonym for a rule.
• A criterion is a type of measurement tool.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does quip mean?

• A form of exercise or workout.
• A type of food or dish.
• A witty remark or clever comment.
• A serious statement or dull comment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does ingratiate mean?

• To ingratiate is to act in a way that is completely indifferent.
• To ingratiate means to ignore someone's feelings.
• To ingratiate is to gain favor through flattery or pleasing actions.
• To ingratiate is to criticize someone harshly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does cryptic mean?

• Clear and straightforward in meaning.
• Commonly understood without ambiguity.
• Easily interpreted and explained.
• Mysterious or obscure in meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does conciliatory mean?

• Intended to create more conflict
• Actions that ignore the needs of others
• A method of avoiding resolution altogether
• Having the effect of soothing anger or distrust.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does insipid mean?

• Lacking flavor or interest; bland.
• Extremely spicy and tangy.
• Highly nutritious and beneficial.
• Full of flavor and excitement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does lackluster mean?

• Highly impressive
• Dull or uninspired.
• Full of energy
• Bright and exciting

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does quibble mean?

• To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.
• To ignore a problem completely.
• To agree on a significant issue.
• To celebrate a trivial matter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does tirade mean?

• A type of dessert.
• A long, angry speech or criticism.
• A brief compliment or praise.
• A formal agreement or contract.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does quell mean?

• To encourage or promote.
• To analyze or evaluate.
• To ignore or overlook.
• To suppress or put an end to.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4