Exploring Vocabulary from Wordly-Wise L5.V1

Miss Chavez introduces a vocabulary lesson focusing on context clues and inferring meanings. She explains words like 'antic', 'attire', 'captivate', 'deft', 'diligent', 'eclipse', 'evolve', 'innate', 'inscribe', 'posture', 'shroud', 'stifle', 'tentative', 'tranquil', and 'versatile'. Each word is defined, used in a sentence, and sometimes illustrated with examples. The lesson concludes with a call for student interaction and sharing of personal celebrations.

What does the word 'antic' mean?

• A serious act

• A playful or funny act

• A sad event

• A dangerous situation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In what context is 'attire' used as a verb?

• To design clothes

• To wash clothes

• To dress up or be dressed up

• To buy clothes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'captivate' mean?

• To bore someone

• To scare someone

• To please greatly and win over by special charm

• To confuse someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'deft'?

• Quick and skillful at handling

• Strong and powerful

• Clumsy and slow

• Lazy and inattentive

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

How is 'eclipse' used as a verb?

• To hide completely

• To outshine or do better than

• To appear suddenly

• To disappear completely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'evolve' mean?

• To disappear

• To develop and change gradually over time

• To remain the same

• To move quickly

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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 the definition of 'innate'?

• Learned through practice

• Having from birth, occurring naturally

• Acquired through experience

• Taught by others

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does 'posture' mean as a noun?

• The way one holds one's body

• A type of food

• A type of exercise

• A type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'stifle' mean?

• To cut off the air from, smother

• To encourage

• To speak clearly

• To laugh loudly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'versatile' mean?

• Able to do many different things or be used in many different ways

• Fragile and delicate

• Difficult to use

• Limited to one function

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4