Enhancing Vocabulary Skills with Dictionaries

Josh is tasked with helping his brother Jeremy with geography homework. They need to find the definition of 'ismus' but struggle to locate a dictionary. Eventually, Josh finds the definition online, explaining that an isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas. They also discuss the purpose of a glossary in books.

What subject is Jeremy working on for his homework?

• Geography

• Math

• Science

• History

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Who does Josh first ask about the meaning of 'ismus'?

• His mom

• His dad

• His teacher

• His friend

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Where does Josh's dad think the dictionary is located?

• In the spare room

• In the kitchen

• In the garage

• In the living room

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the definition of 'ismus'?

• A large body of water

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

• A mountain range

• A type of forest

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a glossary?

• A summary of the book

• A list of references

• A list of chapters in a book

• A section in the back of some books where key terms are defined

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C