
Call of the Wild vocabulary!
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Christen Ellrich
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Call of the Wild
Key Vocabulary
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Multiple Choice
Using context clues, what does the underlined word mean?
Buck performed another exploit that uplifted him into Alaskan fame.
violent crime
heroic deed
cool trick
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"That winter, at Dawson, Buck performed another exploit, not so heroic, perhaps, but one that put his name many notches higher on the totem-pole of Alaskan fame."
exploits = bold or adventurous acts!
Make a prediction
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Multiple Choice
Which of these actions best fits the definition of an exploit?
finding a pencil
buying a bicycle
climbing to the top of Mt. Everest
robbing a bank
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Define in your own words
A majority of the men who had witnessed the making of the bet decided in his favor...
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Multiple Choice
Choose the best synonym for "majority"
most
least
worst
best
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Do you know any words related to jubilare?
To call out or shout in happiness or make a joyful noise
Jubilare (Latin)
ROOT WORD ALERT
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Multiple Choice
Based on the root word, what does it mean to be jubilant?
loud
scared
happy
silent
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accept as real..
admit the truth of..
admit the existence of...
acknowledge
They just kept walking and didn't acknowledge each other.
My boss acknowledged my work!
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Poll
SURVEY: When someone corrects you, do you acknowledge that you were wrong?
I NEVER acknowledge that I'm wrong! 😤
I might acknowledge the truth... depends 🙄
I ALWAYS acknowledge when I'm wrong. 😔😟
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Multiple Choice
What is the best synonym for acknowledge?
know or understand
admit or accept
forget or confuse
meet or introduce
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Multiple Choice
Which word best completes this sentence?
The warrior Hercules was known for his ____ such as killing monsters and discovering rare treasures.
exploits
majority
jubilant
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Multiple Choice
Which word best completes this sentence?
After the surprise party, I had to ___ that I knew about it all along.
reluctant
compact
acknowledge
jubilant
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Multiple Choice
REVIEW! Which word best completes this sentence?
When I received an award for my discovery, I felt ____.
exploit
majority
jubilant
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Use Context Clues
Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing with his teeth and releasing slowly and reluctantly.
What does reluctantly likely mean?
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Multiple Choice
Identify the synonyms for reluctant.
quick; excited
scared; terrified
hesitant; unwilling
proud; pleased
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com = together
pangere = fasten or tie
Latin Root Words
closely and neatly packed together
adjective:
compact
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diminish
(verb) lessen or subside
ROOT WORD ALERT!
The French word minuere, meaning to make small.
This skincare company claims that their ingredients diminish wrinkles!
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Multiple Choice
What is the best synonym for diminish?
increase
small
celebrate
reduce
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Multiple Choice
Which word best completes this sentence?
My friends invited me to ride the rollercoaster, but I was ____ because it's so dangerous.
reluctant
compact
acknowledge
jubilant
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Multiple Choice
Which word best completes this sentence?
When you're done camping, you can fold this tent into a ___ little square and put it in your car!
reluctant
compact
acknowledge
jubilant
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Poll
How do you feel about your understanding of these new vocabulary words??
HELP! I need to redo this Mini-Lesson.
Okay... I think I will remember most of these!
Good! I could take a quiz right now!
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