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  1. PABA
    a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells
    PABA-free sunscreens are available for people who are allergic to PABA.
  2. fundraise
    collect money for a cause or project
    Throughout her life, Jane Addams worked real hard. (6) She was a skillful fundraiser, and when an economic downturn occurred, it was up to her to acquire the funds necessary to keep Hull House running. (7) She did this task by writing and lecturing across the country. (8) She earned money through her hard work. (9) She continually used the money to improve the lives of others. (10) Fundraising, however, was certainly not her most noteworthy accomplishment.(11)
  3. CST
    standard time in the 6th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 90th meridian; used in the central United States
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  4. ELA
    an extreme leftist terrorist group formed in Greece in 1971 to oppose the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974; a revolutionary group opposed to capitalism and imperialism and the United States
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  5. grade
    a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
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  6. release
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
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  7. test
    standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or aptitude
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  8. pinball game
    a game played on a sloping board
    It’s Fun!
    It’s a Hand-Held Electronic Pinball Game!Feel the vibrations as your Rocket Ball glides through the universe, scoringpoints as it glances off Saturn’s rings or skids past Jupiter.
  9. Department of Education
    the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979
    For more information about the California Standards Tests, visit the California Department of Education’s Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/resources.asp.
    — 1 — This is a sample of California Standards Test questions.
  10. question
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
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  11. pinball
    a game played on a sloping board
    It’s Fun!
    It’s a Hand-Held Electronic Pinball Game!Feel the vibrations as your Rocket Ball glides through the universe, scoringpoints as it glances off Saturn’s rings or skids past Jupiter.
  12. operational
    pertaining to a series of actions for achieving a result
    This is NOT an operational test form.
  13. sunscreen
    a lotion used to protect the skin from ultraviolet light
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  14. handheld
    small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands
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  15. SPF
    the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun
    In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle, manufacturers of sunblock introduced the Sun Protection Factor (SPF).
  16. sun protection factor
    the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun
    In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle, manufacturers of sunblock introduced the Sun Protection Factor (SPF).
  17. copyright
    the exclusive right to sell a work
    Copyright © 2009 California Department of Education.
  18. underline
    draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
    Which word is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the excerpt?
  19. projected
    predicted in advance; probable
    Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions.
  20. California
    a state in the western United States on the Pacific
    This test is one of the California Standards Tests administered as part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program under policies set by the State Board of Education.
  21. pep rally
    a rally (especially of students) before a game
    She could see the value of pep rallies for football games; for example, she wanted other sports, clubs, and organizations to benefit from the spirit and encouragement our students show at pep rallies.
  22. Education
    the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979
    This test is one of the California Standards Tests administered as part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program under policies set by the State Board of Education.
  23. sunblock
    a lotion used to protect the skin from ultraviolet light
    DIRECTIONS: Apply Sun Veil’s disappearing blue-colored sunblock liberally to completely cover all exposed skin.
  24. informational
    relating to or conveying facts and knowledge
    READING COMPREHENSION (FOCUS ON INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS): Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material.
  25. scores
    a large number or amount
    Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions.
  26. sample
    a small part intended as representative of the whole
    For more information about the California Standards Tests, visit the California Department of Education’s Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/resources.asp.
    — 1 — This is a sample of California Standards Test questions.
  27. solar power
    energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
    Two types of environmentally friendly energy sources are hydropower and solar power.
  28. schoolwide
    occurring or extending throughout a school
    B I have a simple solution to a schoolwide
    problem.
  29. Florence Nightingale
    English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War
    Florence Nightingale, Mathematician
    1 People think of Florence Nightingale as the perfect nurse spending her whole life working with patients.
  30. grading
    evaluation of performance by assigning a score
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  31. sheepdog
    any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
    You know, Brucie is usually so distant with strangers.” 5 At a dinner party last week, after I had been mugged by a large sheepdog, I announced quite piteously, “Oh dear, he seems to have swallowed one of my earrings.”
  32. electrical power
    the product of voltage and current
    This situation makes it necessary to use other sources of electrical power sources that are safer cleaner and renewable.
  33. Ball
    United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)
    Rocket Ball logoRocket Ball logoRocket Ball logo
    It’s Fast!
  34. standard
    a basis for comparison
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: find similarities and differences between texts in the treatment, scope, or organization of ideas 2
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  35. table game
    a game that is played on a table
    TABLE
    Game
    One is played with three balls.First, press the LAUNCH bar to send yourRocket Ball soaring into the solar system.Keep the Rocket Ball in orbit by using the right (R) and left (L) FLIPPERS to rebound the ball and prevent it from dropping into the sun and being destroyed.Game
  36. odorless
    having no odor
    Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas and is poisonous and is sometimes deadly.
  37. sentence
    a string of words satisfying grammatical rules of a language
    Sentence Structure: Use correct and varied sentence types and sentence openings to present a lively and effective personal style. 8WC1.2
  38. expository
    serving to expound or set forth
    In addition, students read one million words annually on their own, including a good representation of narrative and expository text (e.g., classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, online information). 18
    2.1
  39. sentence structure
    the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
    Sentence Structure: Use correct and varied sentence types and sentence openings to present a lively and effective personal style. 8WC1.2
  40. paragraph
    one of several distinct subdivisions of a text
    Organization and Focus: Establish coherence within and among paragraphs through effective transitions, parallel structures, and similar writing techniques. 8WS1.3
  41. rocket
    an object propelled by blasting gas from an engine carrying its own air
    Rocket Ball logoRocket Ball logoRocket Ball logo
    It’s Fast!
  42. carbon monoxide
    an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
    Consumers can and must make a difference by considering alternate energy options.
    2 Each year electric utilities in the United States provide trillions of kilowatt-hours to their customers, but this energy source gives off tons of carbon monoxide.
  43. handwrite
    write by hand
    Handwritten letters are the most personal. (14) If you can type fast, you can fit a lot into a letter. (15) What’s lacking is that special sense of the person that comes from seeing her or his handwriting. (16) As long as it’s legible, it doesn’t matter how tidy it is. (17) When someone sits down and writes just for you, you feel that when you’re reading it.(18)
  44. score
    a number that expresses accomplishment in a game or contest
    Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions.
  45. performance
    the act of doing something successfully
    Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions.
  46. traumatize
    inflict an emotional wound or shock upon
    Teachers and schools should not advocate student grading and public announcement of grades because it provides a traumatizing breach of privacy for students and families and it subjects students to harsh judgments and treatment by their peers.3
  47. monoxide
    an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule
    Consumers can and must make a difference by considering alternate energy options.
    2 Each year electric utilities in the United States provide trillions of kilowatt-hours to their customers, but this energy source gives off tons of carbon monoxide.
  48. based
    having a base
    Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions.
  49. instruction manual
    a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  50. renewable
    capable of being replaced
    This situation makes it necessary to use other sources of electrical power sources that are safer cleaner and renewable.
  51. Russian wolfhound
    tall fast-moving dog breed
    In a period of less than twelve months, Jackson jumped out of the back of a speeding pickup truck, ate a fourteen-pound bag of nonorganic garden fertilizer, and threw himself between the jaws of a hundred-and-fifty-pound Russian wolfhound.
    2 Jackson is only one of my dogs.
  52. project
    a planned undertaking
    Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions.
  53. shutter
    a hinged blind for a window
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  54. student
    a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
    WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level appropriate words. 9
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  55. pie chart
    a circular graph divided into triangular sections
    Since most people would not follow difficult mathematics formulas, she invented pie charts.
  56. Nightingale
    English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War
    Florence Nightingale, Mathematician
    1 People think of Florence Nightingale as the perfect nurse spending her whole life working with patients.
  57. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
    WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level appropriate words. 9
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  58. 1000th
    the ordinal number of one thousand in counting order
    The shutter dial indicates shutter speeds in fractions of a second (1000 = 1/1000th of a second; 500 = 1/500th of a second).
  59. word meaning
    the accepted meaning of a word
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: understand the most important points in the history of English language and use common word origins to determine the historical influences on English word meanings 2
    1.3
  60. department
    a specialized division of a large organization
    For more information about the California Standards Tests, visit the California Department of Education’s Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/resources.asp.
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  61. shoebox
    an oblong rectangular box designed to hold a pair of shoes
    But it is a bit of a shock when you bring home a small ball of fluff in a shoebox, and three weeks later it’s as long as the sofa.
    2 Murphy was the first dog I ever trained personally, and I was delighted at the enthusiasm with which he took to the newspaper.
  62. maze
    complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
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  63. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
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  64. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  65. burn plant
    very short-stemmed plant with thick leaves with soothing mucilaginous juice; leaves develop spiny margins with maturity; native to Mediterranean region; grown widely in tropics and as houseplants
    These two sources of power provide possible alternatives to coal- and fossil-fuel-burning plants, which create pollutants in our air and water.
  66. base
    lowest support of a structure
    Test scores cannot be projected based on performance on released test questions.
  67. structural
    relating to the composition of something
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  68. pep
    liveliness and energy
    She could see the value of pep rallies for football games; for example, she wanted other sports, clubs, and organizations to benefit from the spirit and encouragement our students show at pep rallies.
  69. malamute
    breed of sled dog developed in Alaska
    He’s shooting the breeze with the malamute next to him.
  70. skin care
    care for the skin
    Sun Veil is the ultimate in sun and skin care products.
  71. mechanical device
    mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: understand and explain the use of a complex mechanical device by following technical directions 3
    2.6
  72. shoot the breeze
    talk socially without exchanging too much information
    He’s shooting the breeze with the malamute next to him.
  73. enlistee
    any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  74. ultraviolet
    having wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays
    Harmful ultraviolet rays are dangerous even on cold, cloudy days.
  75. text
    the words of something written
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  76. comprehension
    an ability to understand the meaning of something
    READING COMPREHENSION (FOCUS ON INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS): Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material.
  77. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    Expository Critique: evaluate the unity, coherence, logic, internal consistency, and structural patterns of text 3
    3.0
  78. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  79. short-term memory
    what you can repeat immediately after perceiving it
    According to a report entitled “Are Students Getting Enough Sleep?” from a recent edition of Sebastian Valley Times, “sleepiness decreases concentration, reduces short-term memory, and causes bad moods.”
    4 Researchers have learned that teens routinely fall asleep and wake up later than adults.
  80. rewrite
    compose differently
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  81. Carnegie Mellon University
    an engineering university in Pittsburgh
    Used by permission of Carnegie Mellon University Press.— 32 —This is a sample of California Standards Test questions.
  82. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    First on the pages that follow are lists of the standards assessed on the Grade 8 English– Language Arts Test.
  83. email
    (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
    Lost Art of Letter Writing(1) Many people use email today to communicate with each other. (2) If you have access to a computer, it’s a great way to send messages easily, in a quick manner, and on as many occasions as you like. (3) No longer is it necessary to find a pen or paper, not to mention an envelope or a stamp.(4)
  84. teen
    a person who is older than 12 but younger than 20
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  85. service department
    the division of a business that provides customer services
    Simply notify us of the problem, and we will be happy to include the shipping amount in your refund.In this instance, contact our Customer Service Department by calling 1-800-613-XXXX between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  86. booklet
    a small book usually having a paper cover
    The Word Analysis Strand/Cluster
    The following three California English–Language Arts content standards are included in the Word Analysis strand/cluster and are represented in this booklet by 11 test questions for grade 8.
  87. junior high
    a secondary school usually including 7th and 8th grades
    Vote for Laura
    Dear Glenview Junior High Student Body,
    1 In two weeks, we will be voting for student council president.
  88. spaghetti
    pasta in the form of long strings
    Violetta cooked the spaghetti, Gino made the salad, and I prepared the soup.
  89. extracurricular activity
    educational activities not falling within the scope of the regular curriculum
    Studies show that some schools have already adjusted school hours to better match the teen sleep cycle; consequently, students in these schools are learning better on the new schedule.
    5 Some of my classmates argue that starting school an hour later will prevent them from participating in after-school athletic programs and extracurricular activities.
  90. dial
    the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
    The shutter dial indicates shutter speeds in fractions of a second (1000 = 1/1000th of a second; 500 = 1/500th of a second).
  91. upfront
    frank and honest
    Releasing this sort of personal information should be avoided, especially by institutions that seek to provide a supportive environment conducive to mutual learning during essential years of human development.Adapted from THE NEW YORK TIMES UPFRONT, April 8, 2002.
  92. teens
    the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
    Classes at Sebastian Valley Middle School simply start too early in the morning.
    2 In spite of what many people believe, teens and pre-teens need as much sleep as younger children.
  93. capitalization
    the use of uppercase letters
    Punctuation and Capitalization: Use correct punctuation and capitalization. 8WC1.6
  94. root word
    the form of a word after all affixes are removed
    Read and answer each question. 60 Which word is derived from the Latin root word meaning to cut?A contractB partialC sectionD junctionCSR00284.OSA
     61 Read this sentence.Every day you run the risk of skin damage caused by the sun.Which word can best be used to replace the word run without changing the meaning of the sentence?A stretchB operateC takeD fleeCSR10175.096
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  95. starting time
    the time at which something is supposed to begin
    I would like to ask that the starting time be changed at our school.
  96. inside-out
    with the inside surface on the outside
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  97. brad
    a small nail
    Brad Daniels wrote this letter for publication in the student newspaper.
  98. vocabulary
    a language user's knowledge of words
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  99. kilowatt
    a unit of power equal to 1000 watts
    Consumers can and must make a difference by considering alternate energy options.
    2 Each year electric utilities in the United States provide trillions of kilowatt-hours to their customers, but this energy source gives off tons of carbon monoxide.
  100. long-lasting
    existing for a long time
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  101. juxtapose
    place side by side
    Sentence Structure: Identify and use parallelism, including similar grammatical forms, in all written discourse to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis. 8WC1.3
  102. solar panel
    electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cells
    Once installed, solar panels do not need to be monotored very often.
  103. exposure
    the state of being exposed to harm
    For best results, allow Sun Veil Sunscreen to dry for 15 minutes before exposure to the sun.
  104. read
    look at and say out loud something written or printed
    READING COMPREHENSION (FOCUS ON INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS): Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material.
  105. colorless
    weak in color; not colorful
    Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas and is poisonous and is sometimes deadly.
  106. beagle
    a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound
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  107. reminisce
    recall the past
    CSR01333.198 2 What is the main purpose of “Reminiscing”?
  108. reschedule
    assign a new time and place for an event
    B Many student activities should be rescheduled.
  109. fox terrier
    small lively black-and-white terriers formerly used to dig out foxes
    I had seen him bounding around on the other side of a pet-shop window, and I went in and asked the man, “How much is that adorable fox terrier in the window?”
  110. strand
    a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope
    The following table lists each strand/reporting cluster, the number of items that appear on the exam, and the number of released test questions that appear in this document.
  111. discernable
    able to be perceived by the senses or intellect
    The other dog, the good dog, whose name is Hailey, passed through her early adulthood without any discernable personality changes.
  112. sculpted
    cut into a desired shape
    In 1897, a Monument was sculpted in Boston, Massachusetts, to commemorate the heroism of the 54th.
  113. solar
    relating to the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
    TABLE
    Game One is played with three balls.First, press the LAUNCH bar to send yourRocket Ball soaring into the solar system.Keep the Rocket Ball in orbit by using the right (R) and left (L) FLIPPERS to rebound the ball and prevent it from dropping into the sun and being destroyed.Game
  114. Willard
    United States educator who was an early campaigner for higher education for women (1787-1870)
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    by Sherwood Anderson
    1 Young George Willard got out of bed at four in the morning.
  115. sunburn
    redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
    UVB rays produce immediate negative effects and are the main culprits of sunburns. 3 Skin protection is extremely important.
  116. elephant
    a very large, plant-eating, gray animal with a trunk and floppy ears
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    by John Godfrey Saxe
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  117. form
    a perceptual structure
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
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  118. icebox
    an insulated container in which food can be kept cold
    I can’t bring myself to go into the details, except to mention that we were finally compelled to keep all the papers in the bottom of the icebox. 3 He had another habit that used to leave us open to a certain amount of criticism from our friends who were not dogophiles.
  119. cluster
    a grouping of a number of similar things
    The following table lists each strand/reporting cluster, the number of items that appear on the exam, and the number of released test questions that appear in this document.
  120. underwater
    beneath the surface of the water
    Found deep underwater most of the world’s glowing creatures are.
  121. backpacking
    carrying something in a pack on the back
    Sometimes, when we are backpacking, and thirty miles from anywhere, I’ll say, “Go get in the truck, Jackson,” just to play with his mind.
    5 I have always had a better relationship with Jackson than with Hailey.
  122. eggshell
    the exterior covering of a bird's egg
    My brain never loses
    A touch I bring:
    Frail of an eggshell,
    20 Pull of a string,
    Beat of a pulse
    That tells me life
    Thumps in a person
    But not in a knife.
    25 Signs that say:
    “Please do not touch,”
    Disappoint me
    Very much.
  123. correct
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
    Following the questions is a table that gives the correct answer for each question, the content standard that each question is measuring, and the year each question last appeared on the test.
  124. kleptomania
    an impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive
    In fact, she behaves rather as though she’d just discovered that I was back in analysis for my kleptomania.
  125. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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  126. car seat
    a seat in a car
    With the recollection of little things occupying his mind, he closed his eyes and leaned back in the car seat.
  127. restatement
    a revised statement
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: use word meanings within the appropriate context and show ability to verify those meanings by definition, restatement, example, comparison, or contrast 5
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  128. cleaner
    someone whose job involves tidying and removing dirt or filth
    This situation makes it necessary to use other sources of electrical power sources that are safer cleaner and renewable.
  129. mutt
    an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
    I am sitting with a group in front of the fire when all of a sudden the large mutt of the host appears in the archway.
  130. ray
    a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
    Harmful ultraviolet rays are dangerous even on cold, cloudy days.
  131. warranty
    written assurance that a product or service will be provided
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  132. sun
    the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
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  133. extracurricular
    outside the regular academic course of studies
    Studies show that some schools have already adjusted school hours to better match the teen sleep cycle; consequently, students in these schools are learning better on the new schedule.
    5 Some of my classmates argue that starting school an hour later will prevent them from participating in after-school athletic programs and extracurricular activities.
  134. Strand
    a street in west central London famous for its theaters and hotels
    The Word Analysis Strand/Cluster
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  135. Kiowa
    a member of a Tanoan people living in the southwestern United States
    When that old Kiowa woman told me stories, I listened with only one ear.
  136. selection
    the act of choosing
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  137. 500th
    the ordinal number of five hundred in counting order
    The shutter dial indicates shutter speeds in fractions of a second (1000 = 1/1000th of a second; 500 = 1/500th of a second).
  138. Scholastic
    a Scholastic philosopher or theologian
    Copyright © 2002 by The New York Times Company and Scholastic Inc. Reprinted bypermission of Scholastic Inc.CSR1P150
     30 Which summary of paragraph 3 of Document A is the most accurate?A
  139. arts
    studies intended to provide general knowledge and skills
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  140. stay up
    not go to bed
    Teens who stay up late at night have trouble getting up early in the morning.
  141. speed
    a rate at which something happens
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  142. two times
    by a factor of two
    Press START/PAUSE two times to begin play.
  143. Sun
    the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
    Sun Veil is the ultimate in sun and skin care products.
  144. Medal of Honor
    the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery
    As a result of his bravery, Carney was the first African American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. 3 Almost half of the soldiers in the 54th Infantry Regiment were wounded or killed in the onslaught at Fort Wagner.
  145. game
    an amusement or pastime
    Play was a ritual in those days,10 To go on magical mind forays,11 To play the game with aplomb and ease,12 To venture forth when and where we’d please.13
  146. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    In addition, students read one million words annually on their own, including a good representation of narrative and expository text (e.g., classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, online information). 18
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  147. environmentally
    for the environment
    Two types of environmentally friendly energy sources are hydropower and solar power.
  148. coherence
    the state of sticking together
    Expository Critique: evaluate the unity, coherence, logic, internal consistency, and structural patterns of text 3
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  149. adulthood
    the period of time in life after physical growth has stopped
    A to tell a story about a childhood experience B to capture a feeling from the past C to debate whether childhood or adulthood is better D to describe a person who was important in the life of a child CSR10200.098 3 In lines 11 and 12 of “Piano,” the words “my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance” mean that the speaker feels A proud of what he has accomplished.
  150. council member
    a member of a council
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  151. square mile
    an area of 640 acres
    It has a total area of only 63 square miles.
  152. amaze
    affect with wonder
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  153. handwritten
    written by hand
    Handwritten letters are the most personal. (14) If you can type fast, you can fit a lot into a letter. (15) What’s lacking is that special sense of the person that comes from seeing her or his handwriting. (16) As long as it’s legible, it doesn’t matter how tidy it is. (17) When someone sits down and writes just for you, you feel that when you’re reading it.(18)
  154. refund
    pay back
    This can be done by attaching the pre-addressed return label enclosed in every shipment.Upon receiving a returned book or order, your refund will be processed, but you will not be reimbursed for shipping charges.
  155. overexposure
    the act of exposing someone excessively to an influencing experience
    SPF provides a helpful aid in preventing unnecessary health problems from overexposure to sunlight. 4 If we take the necessary precautions and exercise moderation, we can still have fun in the sun.
  156. city council
    a group of people who govern an urban area or town
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  157. volcanic
    relating to eruptions of gas and lava from the earth's crust
    It is volcanic.
  158. sculpt
    create by shaping stone or wood or other material
    In 1897, a Monument was sculpted in Boston, Massachusetts, to commemorate the heroism of the 54th.
  159. write
    name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
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  160. kilowatt hour
    a unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour
    Consumers can and must make a difference by considering alternate energy options.
    2 Each year electric utilities in the United States provide trillions of kilowatt-hours to their customers, but this energy source gives off tons of carbon monoxide.
  161. light beam
    a column of light (as from a beacon)
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  162. narrative
    an account that tells the particulars of an act or event
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  163. punctuation
    the use of marks to clarify meaning of written material
    Punctuation and Capitalization: Use correct punctuation and capitalization. 8WC1.6
  164. catalog
    a complete list of things, usually arranged systematically
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  165. cloud cover
    the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
    These intense UV rays penetrate even water and cloud cover.
  166. veil
    a garment that covers the head and face
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  167. level
    a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
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  168. health professional
    a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
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  169. kindergarten
    a preschool for children to prepare them for primary school
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  170. literary criticism
    the analysis and evaluation of serious written work
    Literary Criticism: analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author (Biographical Approach) 2

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  171. culturally
    with regard to a culture
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  172. excerpt
    a passage selected from a larger work
    CSR12123.263 18 Which excerpt reveals the author’s inability to train Murphy?
  173. juxtaposed
    placed side by side often for comparison
    Sentence Structure: Identify and use parallelism, including similar grammatical forms, in all written discourse to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis. 8WC1.3
  174. literary
    relating to or characteristic of creative writing
    WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level appropriate words. 9
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  175. long-term
    relating to or extending over a relatively long time
    Two types of UV rays exist within our atmosphere: UVA and UVB. UVA rays do not immediately affect the skin but cause long-term adverse effects, like skin aging, wrinkles, and, in some cases, skin cancer.
  176. public domain
    property rights that are held by the public at large
    [Public Domain]
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  177. poisonous
    having the qualities of a substance that causes death
    Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas and is poisonous and is sometimes deadly.
  178. writing
    symbols imprinted on a surface to represent sounds or words
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  179. United States Army
    the army of the United States of America
    The 54th Infantry Regiment went on to fight in several other battles, and in August 1865, the soldiers were discharged from the United States Army.
  180. prehistory
    the time during human culture before the written word
    There is proof of that, I think, in all the histories and prehistories of human experience.
  181. flipper
    the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming
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  182. belvedere
    densely branched Eurasian plant
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  183. source
    the place where something begins
    D the source of UV rays.
  184. electrical
    relating to or concerned with electricity
    This situation makes it necessary to use other sources of electrical power sources that are safer cleaner and renewable.
  185. Jackson
    7th president of the US
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  186. following
    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: understand and explain the use of a complex mechanical device by following technical directions 3
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  187. relevance
    the relation of something to the matter at hand
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: analyze the relevance of the setting (e.g., place, time, customs) to the mood, tone, and meaning of the text 2
    3.5
  188. sunglasses
    spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
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  189. dog
    a canine domesticated by man since prehistoric times
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  190. bimonthly
    occurring twice in one of the year's twelve divisions
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  191. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
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  192. carbon
    an abundant nonmetallic element in all organic compounds
    Consumers can and must make a difference by considering alternate energy options.
    2 Each year electric utilities in the United States provide trillions of kilowatt-hours to their customers, but this energy source gives off tons of carbon monoxide.
  193. right to privacy
    right to be free of unsanctioned intrusion
    The Supreme Court says the practice doesn’t violate a student’s right to privacy, but is it right for students to grade one another?
  194. language
    a means of communicating by the use of sounds or symbols
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: understand the most important points in the history of English language and use common word origins to determine the historical influences on English word meanings 2
    1.3
  195. talented
    endowed with talent or talents
    CSL10700.080 71 How could the phrase “all of whom are strong and talented” best be placed in sentence 8 to describe Donnie Fulks and his four sons?
  196. summarize
    briefly present the main points of something
    A a compelling narrative
    B rhythmical patterns
    C a summarizing stanza
    D detailed characterization
    CSR10511.094
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  197. wolfhound
    the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves
    In a period of less than twelve months, Jackson jumped out of the back of a speeding pickup truck, ate a fourteen-pound bag of nonorganic garden fertilizer, and threw himself between the jaws of a hundred-and-fifty-pound Russian wolfhound.
    2 Jackson is only one of my dogs.
  198. sunglass
    a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun
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  199. mail out
    transmit by mail
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  200. landscaped
    (of land) improved by gardening or landscape architecture
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  201. rally
    gather or bring together
    She could see the value of pep rallies for football games; for example, she wanted other sports, clubs, and organizations to benefit from the spirit and encouragement our students show at pep rallies.
  202. use
    put into service
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  203. selflessness
    acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
    Among her many accomplishments, Addams was a leader in the movement to secure voting rights for women. (12) In 1931 she was honored with one of the most important awards in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize. (13) This recognition was especially significant because Jane Addams was the first American woman ever to receive this prize. (14) Jane Addams’s devotion and selflessness are qualities that will live on through others who are inspired by her sense of dedication and courage.CSL1P119...
  204. word
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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  205. asteroid
    a small celestial body composed of rock and metal
    Whenever a comet,asteroid, or meteor takes a direct hit, your score will soar.
  206. Congressional Medal of Honor
    the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
    As a result of his bravery, Carney was the first African American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. 3 Almost half of the soldiers in the 54th Infantry Regiment were wounded or killed in the onslaught at Fort Wagner.
  207. Sherwood Anderson
    United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
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    Departure
    by Sherwood Anderson
    1 Young George Willard got out of bed at four in the morning.
  208. best
    having the most positive qualities
    For best results, allow Sun Veil Sunscreen to dry for 15 minutes before exposure to the sun.
  209. cornfield
    a field planted with corn
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  210. picture
    a visual representation produced on a surface
    But after a few noisy scuffles in which he knocked a picture off the wall, scratched the piano, and smashed a lamp, we just gave in—only to discover that, left to his own devices, he hopped up and down as delicately as a ballet dancer. 4 It’s not just our own dogs that bother me.
  211. report
    to give an account or representation of in words
    This test is one of the California Standards Tests administered as part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program under policies set by the State Board of Education.
  212. hand-held
    small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands
    It’s Fun!
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  213. pyramid
    a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides
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  214. fluff
    any light downy material
    But it is a bit of a shock when you bring home a small ball of fluff in a shoebox, and three weeks later it’s as long as the sofa.
    2 Murphy was the first dog I ever trained personally, and I was delighted at the enthusiasm with which he took to the newspaper.
  215. classmate
    an acquaintance that you go to school with
    Some of that time and energy can be saved by spending a few minutes in class, while providing an invaluable learning experience. 4 I understand that some individuals are sensitive to their classmates seeing their work or grades.
  216. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  217. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: analyze text that uses proposition and support patterns 3
    2.3
  218. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  219. Florence
    a city in central Italy on the Arno
    Florence Nightingale, Mathematician
    1 People think of Florence Nightingale as the perfect nurse spending her whole life working with patients.
  220. African-American
    an American whose ancestors were born in Africa
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  221. settlement house
    a center that provides community services to those in need
    Addams: A Woman of Character(1) When you think of women in history who have been true pioneers, the name Jane Addams should come to mind. (2) In the late 1800s, she founded Hull House, an institution called a settlement house, in Chicago, Illinois. (3) Hull House was established as a resource for immigrants as well as for any other residents of Chicago in need of assistance. (4) Its mission reflected the compassionate spirit of its founder, who had visited a similar institution, calle...
  222. shipping
    the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
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  223. piano
    a musical instrument played by pressing black and white keys
    Pianoby D. H. Lawrence1 Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me:2 Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see3 A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings4 And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings.5
  224. timeless
    unaffected by the continuum from the past to the future
    It was a timeless, timeless thing; nothing of her old age or of my childhood came between us.
  225. African
    a native or inhabitant of Africa
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  226. bonus
    extra pay or reward given to employees for good performance
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  227. Charlotte
    the largest city in North Carolina
    Aunt Charlotte Saidby Kim R. Stafford1 Rosemary, this story my daddy2 told me when I was your age: Down3 by the caves in the canyon his father4 said to him, “Don’t ever go in.
  228. trespassing
    gradually intrusive without right or permission
    I would gladly volunteer to cut the grass on that property to keep it from looking so ugly; instead, to go on that property without the owner’s permission would be trespassing.
  229. photography
    the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces
    For Indoor Photography: In a normally lit room—1/30 of a second In a brightly lit room—1/60 of a second For Outdoor Photography: Cloudy conditions—1/125 of a second Sunny conditions—1/250 of a second Extremely bright conditions—1/500
    or 1/1000 of a second
    Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial
    Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture o...
  230. watermelon
    large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp
    Reminiscingby Ralph Cortez1 Watermelons were so much sweeter then,2 When boys were the stuff of super men,3 And summers seemed so much longer too,4 With nothing pending and nothing due.5
  231. processed
    subjected to a special treatment
    This can be done by attaching the pre-addressed return label enclosed in every shipment.Upon receiving a returned book or order, your refund will be processed, but you will not be reimbursed for shipping charges.
  232. westbound
    moving toward the west
    How does it feel to be going away?” they asked.
    5 The westbound train leaves Winesburg at seven forty-five in the morning.
  233. dermatologist
    a doctor who specializes in the physiology of the skin
    SUN ALERT: According to the National Council of Dermatologists, limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risk of skin damage and other harmful effects of the sun.
  234. workplace
    a place where work is done
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: use information from a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documents to explain a situation or decision and to solve a problem 3
    2.7
  235. after-school
    outside regular school hours
    Studies show that some schools have already adjusted school hours to better match the teen sleep cycle; consequently, students in these schools are learning better on the new schedule.
    5 Some of my classmates argue that starting school an hour later will prevent them from participating in after-school athletic programs and extracurricular activities.
  236. wavelength
    a way of thinking or coming to mutual understanding
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  237. Reading
    a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England
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  238. emotional state
    the state of a person's emotions
    B the emotional state of the farmers.
  239. context
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
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  240. school
    an educational institution
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  241. guide on
    use as a guide
    As a guide on manufactured sunscreen and sunblock, the indicated SPF, like 15, 30, or 45, shows the amount of protection given by each prospective lotion.
  242. social science
    the branch of science that studies society and the relationships of individual within a society
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  243. rhyming
    having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds
    C organize lines into rhyming couplets.
  244. not
    negation of a word or group of words
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: evaluate the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, parallel episodes, climax), the plot’s development, and the way in which conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved 3
    3.3
  245. ethnicity
    an affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties
    In addition to content, all items are reviewed and approved to ensure their adherence to the principles of fairness and to ensure no bias exists with respect to characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, and language.
  246. 1000
    the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
    The shutter dial indicates shutter speeds in fractions of a second (1000 = 1/1000th of a second; 500 = 1/500th of a second).
  247. fundraiser
    a person who raises money for something
    Throughout her life, Jane Addams worked real hard. (6) She was a skillful fundraiser, and when an economic downturn occurred, it was up to her to acquire the funds necessary to keep Hull House running. (7) She did this task by writing and lecturing across the country. (8) She earned money through her hard work. (9) She continually used the money to improve the lives of others. (10) Fundraising, however, was certainly not her most noteworthy accomplishment.(11)
  248. thesis
    an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
    Organization and Focus: Create compositions that establish a controlling impression, have a coherent thesis, and end with a clear and well-supported conclusion.8WS1.2
  249. body part
    any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
    Apply to all exposed body parts including scalp, lips, ears, and eyelids.
  250. skin cancer
    a malignant neoplasm of the skin
    Two types of UV rays exist within our atmosphere: UVA and UVB. UVA rays do not immediately affect the skin but cause long-term adverse effects, like skin aging, wrinkles, and, in some cases, skin cancer.
  251. splattered
    covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
    I walk into the dark, urine-splattered corridor to find him resting comfortably, paws crossed.
  252. couplet
    a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
    3.2
  253. skin
    a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
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  254. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: find similarities and differences between texts in the treatment, scope, or organization of ideas 2
    CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS: READING # of
    Items
    2.4
  255. create
    bring into existence
    Organization and Focus: Create compositions that establish a controlling impression, have a coherent thesis, and end with a clear and well-supported conclusion.8WS1.2
  256. eyesore
    something very ugly and offensive
    At this point, though, I can’t think of any other way to solve the problem. 3 I am writing to ask you to please help our neighborhood find a way to take care of this eyesore.
  257. suntan
    a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
    B The person may want to get a suntan.
  258. control center
    the operational center for a group of related activities
    In case of accidental swallowing, contact the poison control center immediately.
  259. phenomenal
    exceedingly or unbelievably great
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  260. complexity
    the quality of being intricate and compounded
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  261. blue star
    subshrubs of southeastern United States forming slow-growing clumps and having blue flowers in short terminal cymes
    LAUNCH and FLIPPERSB STAR and FLIPPERSC START/PAUSE and FLIPPERSD LAUNCH and SELECTCSR00515.054 37 Game Two would probably be preferred by someone who isA a new player.B a busy adult.C an experienced player.D a young child.CSR00519.054
    
    38 The most action-packed variation would beA Game One with a blue star.B
  262. consumer
    a person who uses goods or services
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  263. relatively
    by comparison to something else
    It is a relatively small island.
  264. product
    an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  265. mid-July
    the middle part of July
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  266. exam
    a set of questions testing your skill or knowledge
    The following table lists each strand/reporting cluster, the number of items that appear on the exam, and the number of released test questions that appear in this document.
  267. error
    a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance
    Your preference can be noted by checking the appropriate box on the return label.Any return due to shipping error or product defect may be returned free of charge.
  268. way
    how something is done or how it happens
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: evaluate the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, parallel episodes, climax), the plot’s development, and the way in which conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved 3
    3.3
  269. Junior
    a son who has the same first name as his father
    Vote for Laura
    Dear Glenview Junior High Student Body,
    1 In two weeks, we will be voting for student council president.
  270. hospital
    a medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care
    The rest of her career was spent writing letters and working to improve hospitals by using statistical studies.
    2 Florence Nightingale was born in 1820 to a wealthy British family.
  271. improve
    to make better
    Much to their surprise,B To their great surprise,C To their utter amazement,D Suddenly,CSW00474.079 78 Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of Michael’s report.For an early society to have made these enormous figures with only stone tools was an amazing feat in itself.What is the correct way to spell the underlined word?A feetB feteC feiteD Leave as is.CSL00126.079 79 The best way for Michael to improve this report would be toA make the report shorter and add something funny.B use fe...
  272. billiard table
    game equipment consisting of a heavy table on which pool is played
    The land becomes a wide green billiard table on which tiny human insects toil up and down.
    4 All through his boyhood and young manhood, George Willard had been in the habit of walking on Trunion Pike.
  273. blistering
    extremely hot
    Besides the blistering, swelling, and pain associated with sunburn, ultraviolet rays may cause long-term skin damage.
  274. football game
    a team sport played with an oval or round ball
    She could see the value of pep rallies for football games; for example, she wanted other sports, clubs, and organizations to benefit from the spirit and encouragement our students show at pep rallies.
  275. literary work
    imaginative or creative writing
    They clarify the ideas and connect them to other literary works.
  276. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare the original text to a summary to determine whether the summary accurately captures the main ideas, includes critical details, and conveys the underlying meaning 2
    2.5
  277. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: understand and explain the use of a complex mechanical device by following technical directions 3
    2.6
  278. name and address
    written directions for finding some location
    I thought that if I could find a name and address for the owner, I could write him or her a letter explaining what is happening to the property.
  279. cellophane
    a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc.
    Whatever they touch:
    Bud, rose, apple,
    Cellophane, crutch—
    5 They race the feel
    Into my brain,
    Plant it there and
    Begin again.
  280. brindle
    having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
    Hailey is matronly and brindle-colored, with a rear end that is slightly out of alignment.
  281. cave
    a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
    Aunt Charlotte Saidby Kim R. Stafford1 Rosemary, this story my daddy2 told me when I was your age: Down3 by the caves in the canyon his father4 said to him, “Don’t ever go in.
  282. light-colored
    having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
    UV rays reflect off light-colored surfaces like water, sand, concrete, and snow.
  283. trunk line
    a telephone line connecting two exchanges directly
    His train runs from Cleveland to where it connects with a great trunk line railroad with terminals in Chicago and New York.
  284. activate
    put in motion
    Press
    STAR changes to
    What is activated?
  285. legless
    not having legs
    To the Europeans, the giant legless creatures appeared strange indeed.
  286. step-by-step
    one thing at a time
    A comparison/contrast B main idea and supporting details C sequence of events D step-by-step process CSW00002.204
    — 49 —
    This is a sample of California Standards Test questions.
  287. letter
    a written message addressed to a person or organization
    It was sometime later that we discovered, to our horror, that—like so many dogs—he had grasped the letter but not the spirit of the thing.
  288. punctuate
    insert marks to clarify meaning
    What is the correct way to punctuate the underlined part of the sentence?
  289. school bus
    a bus used to transport children to or from school
    Getting the recommended eight to nine hours of sleep each night is almost inconceivable when classes begin at 7:30 A.M. In order to shower, dress, get organized, eat a quick breakfast, and meet the school bus by 6:45, I would have to get up at 5:45.
    3 Early in the morning, students are too sleepy to learn well.
  290. shop window
    a window of a store facing onto the street
    I had seen him bounding around on the other side of a pet-shop window, and I went in and asked the man, “How much is that adorable fox terrier in the window?”
  291. illustrate
    depict with a visual representation
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  292. using
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  293. maize
    corn
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  294. used
    previously owned by another
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  295. randomly
    in a random manner
    A normally
    B occasionally
    C always
    D randomly
    CSL20316.071 99 Which quotation would best support the thesis of the letter?
  296. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  297. Crimea
    a Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
    In 1855 the British Minister of War asked her to help out in a British hospital in Turkey during the Crimean War.
    4 Florence Nightingale agreed to go, and she spent three years in the Crimea.
  298. draft
    a current of air
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  299. city man
    a financier who works in one of the banks in the City of London
    He knows the people in the towns along his railroad better than a city man knows the people who live in his apartment building.
    6 George came down the little incline from the New Willard House at seven o’clock.
  300. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
    CSR02043.278 8 The purpose of Document B is to explain A why damaged items cannot be returned.
  301. military installation
    any facility servicing military forces
    In July, the troops were sent to take Fort Wagner, a Confederate military installation, in Charleston, South Carolina.
  302. fluency
    powerful and effective language
    WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level appropriate words. 9
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  303. Plantation
    a newly established colony
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  304. reinforce
    strengthen and support
    Any good teacher would make allowances for students who don’t want their classmates to grade their assignments. 5 Grading one another’s papers may be one of the best ways for students to reinforce within themselves the ways to respond to the most difficult parts of what they are learning.
  305. teacher
    a person whose occupation is instructing
    All questions on the California Standards Tests are evaluated by committees of content experts, including teachers and administrators, to ensure their appropriateness for measuring the California academic content standards in Grade 8 English–Language Arts.
  306. ballet dancer
    a trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company
    But after a few noisy scuffles in which he knocked a picture off the wall, scratched the piano, and smashed a lamp, we just gave in—only to discover that, left to his own devices, he hopped up and down as delicately as a ballet dancer. 4 It’s not just our own dogs that bother me.
  307. represent
    be a delegate or spokesperson for
    The Word Analysis Strand/Cluster
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  308. simile
    a figure of speech expressing a resemblance between things
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  309. motivation
    psychological feature arousing action toward a desired goal
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare and contrast motivations and reactions of literary characters from different historical eras confronting similar situations or conflicts 2
    3.4
  310. harmful
    causing or capable of causing damage
    Harmful ultraviolet rays are dangerous even on cold, cloudy days.
  311. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
    WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level appropriate words. 9
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  312. rosemary
    widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
    Aunt Charlotte Saidby Kim R. Stafford1 Rosemary, this story my daddy2 told me when I was your age: Down3 by the caves in the canyon his father4 said to him, “Don’t ever go in.
  313. 130
    being ten more than one hundred twenty
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  314. organization
    a methodical and orderly manner or approach
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  315. literature
    writings in a particular style on a particular subject
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  316. sleepiness
    a very sleepy state
    According to a report entitled “Are Students Getting Enough Sleep?” from a recent edition of Sebastian Valley Times, “sleepiness decreases concentration, reduces short-term memory, and causes bad moods.”
    4 Researchers have learned that teens routinely fall asleep and wake up later than adults.
  317. speaker
    someone who expresses in language
    A to tell a story about a childhood experience B to capture a feeling from the past C to debate whether childhood or adulthood is better D to describe a person who was important in the life of a child CSR10200.098 3 In lines 11 and 12 of “Piano,” the words “my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance” mean that the speaker feels A proud of what he has accomplished.
  318. resourceful
    adroit or imaginative
    This house makes our whole neighborhood look sloppy, and something must be done soon. 2 I am a pretty resourceful guy, so before writing to you, I tried to solve the problem myself.
  319. swashbuckling
    flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
    We were swordsmen—swashbuckling heroes,6 Eternal victors—never zeroes;7 Second basemen and clean-up hitters;8 Forever winners, never quitters.9
  320. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: understand and explain the use of a complex mechanical device by following technical directions 3
    2.6
  321. salad
    food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
    Violetta cooked the spaghetti, Gino made the salad, and I prepared the soup.
  322. arrive
    reach a destination
    The island is shaped like a boomerang, and each of its three corners has an extinct volcano.
    2 Easter Island was relatively unknown until 1722, when Dutch Admiral Roggeveen arrived with the first Europeans ever to set foot on the island.
  323. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: use information from a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documents to explain a situation or decision and to solve a problem 3
    2.7
  324. vibration
    a shaky motion
    It’s Fun!
    It’s a Hand-Held Electronic Pinball Game!Feel the vibrations as your Rocket Ball glides through the universe, scoringpoints as it glances off Saturn’s rings or skids past Jupiter.
  325. assignment
    an undertaking that you have been told to perform
    Any good teacher would make allowances for students who don’t want their classmates to grade their assignments. 5 Grading one another’s papers may be one of the best ways for students to reinforce within themselves the ways to respond to the most difficult parts of what they are learning.
  326. English
    of or relating to England or its culture or people
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: understand the most important points in the history of English language and use common word origins to determine the historical influences on English word meanings 2
    1.3
  327. give off
    have as a by-product
    A The burning candle gave off a wonderful scent.
  328. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: find similarities and differences between texts in the treatment, scope, or organization of ideas 2
    CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS: READING # of
    Items
    2.4
  329. as needed
    according to need
    Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed.8WS1.1
  330. restart
    take up or begin anew
    Then the word P-A-U-S-E scrolls across the screen until you press START/PAUSE again to restart the game.4.
  331. Eight
    a group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  332. solve
    find the answer to or understand the meaning of
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: use information from a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documents to explain a situation or decision and to solve a problem 3
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  333. way out
    an opening that permits escape or release
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  334. crazily
    in an insane manner
    When the wind blows they whirl crazily about, filling the air and making a carpet underfoot.
    2 George came downstairs into the hotel office carrying a brown leather bag.
  335. privacy
    the condition of being concealed or hidden
    The Supreme Court says the practice doesn’t violate a student’s right to privacy, but is it right for students to grade one another?
  336. effects
    property of a personal character that is portable
    Sun Veil Sunscreen reduces the harmful effects of the sun.
  337. Nast
    United States political cartoonist (1840-1902)
    Copyright © 1957 Condé Nast Publications Inc. All rights reserved.
  338. describe
    give a statement representing something
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  339. devices
    an inclination or desire
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: identify significant literary devices (e.g., metaphor, symbolism, dialect, irony) that define a writer’s style and use those elements to interpret the work 3
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  340. waterproof
    not permitting the passage of liquid
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  341. revise
    make changes to
    Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing for word choice; appropriate organization; consistent point of view; and transitions between paragraphs, passages, and ideas.
  342. wispy
    thin and weak
    He found a cave, pulled12 a tree aside, went in where only he13 on hands and knees could slither deeper14 on his belly, could hitch along15 after the candle flicker, the plunk16 of water somewhere past the tunnel’s17 bend, breathing all his breath away18 deep at the tight place to be19 smaller than he was: wispy little20 body way down under the cold21 rock of the world.22
  343. quitter
    a person who gives up too easily
    We were swordsmen—swashbuckling heroes,6 Eternal victors—never zeroes;7 Second basemen and clean-up hitters;8 Forever winners, never quitters.9
  344. hop up
    make more powerful
    But after a few noisy scuffles in which he knocked a picture off the wall, scratched the piano, and smashed a lamp, we just gave in—only to discover that, left to his own devices, he hopped up and down as delicately as a ballet dancer. 4 It’s not just our own dogs that bother me.
  345. figurative
    not literal
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  346. probably
    with considerable certainty; without much doubt
    LAUNCH and FLIPPERSB STAR and FLIPPERSC START/PAUSE and FLIPPERSD LAUNCH and SELECTCSR00515.054 37 Game Two would probably be preferred by someone who isA a new player.B a busy adult.C an experienced player.D a young child.CSR00519.054
    
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  347. undamaged
    not harmed or spoiled; sound
    You will receive a full refund for all returned items on the condition that they are unworn, undamaged, and returned within 21 days.
  348. learn
    gain knowledge or skills
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    It was six men of Indostan
    To learning much incline...
  349. come to mind
    be remembered
    Addams: A Woman of Character(1) When you think of women in history who have been true pioneers, the name Jane Addams should come to mind. (2) In the late 1800s, she founded Hull House, an institution called a settlement house, in Chicago, Illinois. (3) Hull House was established as a resource for immigrants as well as for any other residents of Chicago in need of assistance. (4) Its mission reflected the compassionate spirit of its founder, who had visited a similar institution, calle...
  350. main
    most important element
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare the original text to a summary to determine whether the summary accurately captures the main ideas, includes critical details, and conveys the underlying meaning 2
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  351. reporting
    the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
    This test is one of the California Standards Tests administered as part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program under policies set by the State Board of Education.
  352. earring
    jewelry to ornament the ear
    You know, Brucie is usually so distant with strangers.” 5 At a dinner party last week, after I had been mugged by a large sheepdog, I announced quite piteously, “Oh dear, he seems to have swallowed one of my earrings.”
  353. car window
    a window in a car
    He stayed that way for a long time and when he aroused himself and again looked out of the car window, the town of Winesburg had disappeared and his life there had become but a background on which to paint the dreams of his manhood.
  354. crucial
    of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
    And the simple act of listening is crucial to the concept of language, more crucial even than reading and writing, and language in turn is crucial to human society.
  355. owner
    a person who owns something
    A They are both difficult for their owners to manage.
  356. reading
    written material intended to be read
    READING COMPREHENSION (FOCUS ON INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS): Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material.
  357. health problem
    a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
    SPF provides a helpful aid in preventing unnecessary health problems from overexposure to sunlight. 4 If we take the necessary precautions and exercise moderation, we can still have fun in the sun.
  358. material
    the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
    READING COMPREHENSION (FOCUS ON INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS): Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material.
  359. murphy
    an edible tuber native to South America
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  360. relationship
    a mutual connection between people
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  361. club
    a formal association of people with similar interests
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  362. oversized
    larger than normal for its kind
    All were “figures of men with short square bodies and strangely oversized heads, many balancing red stone cylinder-like hats on their heads.”
  363. infantry
    an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  364. George
    King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820
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    by Sherwood Anderson
    1 Young George Willard got out of bed at four in the morning.
  365. activated
    rendered active
    Press
    STAR changes to
    What is activated?
  366. Morris
    United States statesman who led the committee that produced the final draft of the United States Constitution (1752-1816)
    A small part of this beach was the only entrance to this target on Morris Island.
  367. junior high school
    a secondary school usually including 7th and 8th grades
    As a student leader, Laura knows the importance of celebrating the successes of all the students at Glenview Junior High School.
    3 If elected president this year, Laura promises to do even more for our student body.
  368. routinely
    according to established practice
    According to a report entitled “Are Students Getting Enough Sleep?” from a recent edition of Sebastian Valley Times, “sleepiness decreases concentration, reduces short-term memory, and causes bad moods.”
    4 Researchers have learned that teens routinely fall asleep and wake up later than adults.
  369. manhood
    the state of being a man; manly qualities
    The glamour11 Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast12 Down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child for the past.[Public
  370. allergic
    characterized by an immune response to a food or substance
    PABA-free sunscreens are available for people who are allergic to PABA.
  371. critique
    appraise or judge in an analytical way
    Expository Critique: evaluate the unity, coherence, logic, internal consistency, and structural patterns of text 3
    3.0
  372. butch
    markedly masculine in appearance or manner
    Don’t let anyone think you’re a greenhorn.” 10 After George counted his money he looked out of the window and was surprised to see that the train was still in Winesburg. 11 The young man, going out of his town to meet the adventure of life, began to think but he did not think of anything very big or dramatic. 12 He thought of little things—Turk Smollet wheeling boards through the main street of his town in the morning, Butch Wheeler, the lamp lighter of Winesburg, hurrying through the...
  373. nurse
    one skilled in caring for young children or the sick
    Florence Nightingale, Mathematician
    1 People think of Florence Nightingale as the perfect nurse spending her whole life working with patients.
  374. rear end
    the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
    Hailey is matronly and brindle-colored, with a rear end that is slightly out of alignment.
  375. apposition
    the act of placing close together or side by side
    Sentence Structure: Use subordination, coordination, apposition, and other devices to indicate clearly the relationship between ideas. 8WC1.4
  376. idea
    the content of cognition
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  377. consistency
    uniformity or stability in arrangement, behavior, or quality
    Expository Critique: evaluate the unity, coherence, logic, internal consistency, and structural patterns of text 3
    3.0
  378. splatter
    dash a liquid upon or against
    I walk into the dark, urine-splattered corridor to find him resting comfortably, paws crossed.
  379. election day
    the day appointed for an election
    Don’t let the sun set on election day without voting for Laura García.
  380. adult
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
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  381. Main Street
    any small town
    When he got to Main Street clerks were sweeping the sidewalks before the stores.
  382. bring home
    earn as a salary or wage
    But it is a bit of a shock when you bring home a small ball of fluff in a shoebox, and three weeks later it’s as long as the sofa.
    2 Murphy was the first dog I ever trained personally, and I was delighted at the enthusiasm with which he took to the newspaper.
  383. council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
    SUN ALERT: According to the National Council of Dermatologists, limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risk of skin damage and other harmful effects of the sun.
  384. receive
    get something; come into possession of
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  385. beach
    an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
    • DRIVING A CAR• WALKING TO THE STORE• PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND• RELAXING AT THE BEACH OR POOL• PARTICIPATING IN OUTDOOR SPORTS OR RECREATION
    Sun Veil Sunscreen protects you so you can have fun in the sun, young or old.Sun
  386. focus
    the concentration of attention or energy on something
    READING COMPREHENSION (FOCUS ON INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS): Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material.
  387. pollutant
    waste matter that contaminates the water, air, or soil
    These two sources of power provide possible alternatives to coal- and fossil-fuel-burning plants, which create pollutants in our air and water.
  388. each
    separately for every person or thing
    Following the questions is a table that gives the correct answer for each question, the content standard that each question is measuring, and the year each question last appeared on the test.
  389. coherent
    marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts
    WRITING STRATEGIES: Students write clear, coherent, and focused essays.
  390. underpay
    pay too little
    How better to teach this than to put it directly into the lives of students? 3 Teachers are underappreciated and underpaid for the number of hours they have to work to be able to really teach well.
  391. rely on
    put trust in with confidence
    C that his mother relied on him when he was
    a child.
  392. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
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  393. ensure
    make certain of
    All questions on the California Standards Tests are evaluated by committees of content experts, including teachers and administrators, to ensure their appropriateness for measuring the California academic content standards in Grade 8 English–Language Arts.
  394. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level appropriate words. 9
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  395. Crimean War
    a war in Crimea between Russia and a group of nations including England and France and Turkey and Sardinia; 1853-1856
    In 1855 the British Minister of War asked her to help out in a British hospital in Turkey during the Crimean War.
    4 Florence Nightingale agreed to go, and she spent three years in the Crimea.
  396. elegy
    a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
    3.2
  397. contain
    hold or have within
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  398. middle school
    a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
    Classes at Sebastian Valley Middle School simply start too early in the morning.
    2 In spite of what many people believe, teens and pre-teens need as much sleep as younger children.
  399. lecturing
    teaching by giving a discourse on some subject
    Throughout her life, Jane Addams worked real hard. (6) She was a skillful fundraiser, and when an economic downturn occurred, it was up to her to acquire the funds necessary to keep Hull House running. (7) She did this task by writing and lecturing across the country. (8) She earned money through her hard work. (9) She continually used the money to improve the lives of others. (10) Fundraising, however, was certainly not her most noteworthy accomplishment.(11)
  400. setting
    the physical position of something
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: analyze the relevance of the setting (e.g., place, time, customs) to the mood, tone, and meaning of the text 2
    3.5
  401. appropriateness
    the quality of being specially suitable
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  402. Wagner
    German composer of operas and inventor of the musical drama in which drama and spectacle and music are fused (1813-1883)
    In July, the troops were sent to take Fort Wagner, a Confederate military installation, in Charleston, South Carolina.
  403. reimburse
    pay back for some expense incurred
    This can be done by attaching the pre-addressed return label enclosed in every shipment.Upon receiving a returned book or order, your refund will be processed, but you will not be reimbursed for shipping charges.
  404. free of charge
    without payment
    Your preference can be noted by checking the appropriate box on the return label.Any return due to shipping error or product defect may be returned free of charge.
  405. ahead of time
    before the usual time or the time expected
    B You listed it ahead of time on your application.
  406. art
    the creation of beautiful or significant things
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  407. certificate
    a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
    If you join our club, you will receive a certificate for 3 free books.
  408. energy
    forceful exertion
    Some of that time and energy can be saved by spending a few minutes in class, while providing an invaluable learning experience. 4 I understand that some individuals are sensitive to their classmates seeing their work or grades.
  409. statue
    a sculpture representing a human or animal
    To their surprise, they were greeted by hundreds of mammoth stone statues lining the shores.
  410. ways
    structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
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  411. Edward VII
    King of England from 1901 to 1910
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  412. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
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  413. permission
    approval to do something
    Reprinted by permission.
    — 14 — This is a sample of California Standards Test questions.
  414. information
    knowledge acquired through study or experience
    In addition, students read one million words annually on their own, including a good representation of narrative and expository text (e.g., classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, online information). 18
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  415. cozy
    enjoying or providing comforting warmth and shelter
    In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song6 Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to belong7 To the old Sunday evenings at home, winter outside8 And hymns in the cozy parlor, the tinkling piano our guide.9
  416. island
    a land mass that is surrounded by water
    Faces of Stone
    1 Easter Island is just a dot in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile.
  417. viewpoint
    a mental position from which things are considered
    C his viewpoint.
  418. preventive
    tending to hinder
    Taking the following preventive steps will help to protect you from the adverse effects of sun exposure. 1) The sun's rays are strongest and most direct between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  419. commemorate
    call to remembrance
    In 1897, a Monument was sculpted in Boston, Massachusetts, to commemorate the heroism of the 54th.
  420. clarify
    make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
    They clarify the ideas and connect them to other literary works.
  421. transition
    the act of passing from one state or place to the next
    Organization and Focus: Establish coherence within and among paragraphs through effective transitions, parallel structures, and similar writing techniques. 8WS1.3
  422. participating
    taking part in an activity
    • DRIVING A CAR• WALKING TO THE STORE• PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND• RELAXING AT THE BEACH OR POOL• PARTICIPATING IN OUTDOOR SPORTS OR RECREATION
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  423. lifestyle
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
    In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle, manufacturers of sunblock introduced the Sun Protection Factor (SPF).
  424. greenhorn
    an awkward and inexperienced youth
    Don’t let anyone think you’re a greenhorn.” 10 After George counted his money he looked out of the window and was surprised to see that the train was still in Winesburg. 11 The young man, going out of his town to meet the adventure of life, began to think but he did not think of anything very big or dramatic. 12 He thought of little things—Turk Smollet wheeling boards through the main street of his town in the morning, Butch Wheeler, the lamp lighter of Winesburg, hurrying through the...
  425. shepherd
    someone who keeps sheep together in a flock
    Sheepdog
    In the green field stand the scattered sheep,
    pretending innocence,
    and the Shepherd standing
    just beyond the field—
    5 and at the Shepherd’s feet, poised, the rough-coat collie dog, with one thought only.
  426. phone number
    the number is used in calling a particular telephone
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  427. response
    the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  428. assigned
    appointed to a post or duty
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  429. listed
    on a list
    B You listed it ahead of time on your application.
  430. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: use word meanings within the appropriate context and show ability to verify those meanings by definition, restatement, example, comparison, or contrast 5
    2.0
  431. historical
    of or relating to the study of recorded time
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  432. supportive
    furnishing assistance
    Releasing this sort of personal information should be avoided, especially by institutions that seek to provide a supportive environment conducive to mutual learning during essential years of human development.Adapted from THE NEW YORK TIMES UPFRONT, April 8, 2002.
  433. indoor
    located, suited for, or taking place within a building
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    Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial
    Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture o...
  434. pickup truck
    a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard
    In a period of less than twelve months, Jackson jumped out of the back of a speeding pickup truck, ate a fourteen-pound bag of nonorganic garden fertilizer, and threw himself between the jaws of a hundred-and-fifty-pound Russian wolfhound.
    2 Jackson is only one of my dogs.
  435. biographical
    of or relating to an account of a person's life
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  436. backpack
    a bag carried by a straps over your shoulders
    Sometimes, when we are backpacking, and thirty miles from anywhere, I’ll say, “Go get in the truck, Jackson,” just to play with his mind.
    5 I have always had a better relationship with Jackson than with Hailey.
  437. sunlight
    the rays of the sun
    When spending time under direct sunlight, one must take precautions against ultraviolet (UV) rays.
  438. burning
    a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
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  439. involve
    contain as a part
    Laura wants Glenview to become more involved in our community.
  440. adverse
    in an opposing direction
    Two types of UV rays exist within our atmosphere: UVA and UVB. UVA rays do not immediately affect the skin but cause long-term adverse effects, like skin aging, wrinkles, and, in some cases, skin cancer.
  441. regiment
    army unit smaller than a division
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  442. precautionary
    taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure
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  443. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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  444. most
    used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: understand the most important points in the history of English language and use common word origins to determine the historical influences on English word meanings 2
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  445. Toynbee
    English historian who studied the rise and fall of civilizations looking for cyclical patterns (1889-1975)
    Addams: A Woman of Character(1) When you think of women in history who have been true pioneers, the name Jane Addams should come to mind. (2) In the late 1800s, she founded Hull House, an institution called a settlement house, in Chicago, Illinois. (3) Hull House was established as a resource for immigrants as well as for any other residents of Chicago in need of assistance. (4) Its mission reflected the compassionate spirit of its founder, who had visited a similar institution, called To...
  446. deadly
    causing or capable of causing death
    Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas and is poisonous and is sometimes deadly.
  447. main street
    street that serves as a principal thoroughfare for traffic in a town
    George crept past the cot and went out into the silent deserted main street.
  448. subdivision
    the act of subdividing
    I live at 212 Parker Street in the Northridge Park subdivision.
  449. activity
    any specific behavior
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  450. Michael
    (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
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    Michael’s social studies teacher has asked the class to write reports.
  451. 150
    being ten more than one hundred forty
    Students learn more from one another than from teachers.CSR11909.150
     31 Read this sentence from Document A.Grading one another’s papers may be one of the best ways for students to reinforce within themselves the ways to respond to the most difficult parts of what they are learning.In this sentence, the verb to reinforce has the same meaning asA to deliver.B to imagine.C to strengthen.D to create.CSR11918.150
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  452. logo
    a company emblem or device
    D better than others on the market.
    12 The smiling face that serves as the Sun Veil logo implies that the product makes being in the sun
    A fun.
  453. voting right
    the right to vote
    Among her many accomplishments, Addams was a leader in the movement to secure voting rights for women. (12) In 1931 she was honored with one of the most important awards in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize. (13) This recognition was especially significant because Jane Addams was the first American woman ever to receive this prize. (14) Jane Addams’s devotion and selflessness are qualities that will live on through others who are inspired by her sense of dedication and courage.CSL1P119...
  454. rough
    having or caused by an irregular surface
    Sheepdog
    In the green field stand the scattered sheep,
    pretending innocence,
    and the Shepherd standing
    just beyond the field—
    5 and at the Shepherd’s feet, poised, the rough-coat collie dog, with one thought only.
  455. storyteller
    someone who tells a story
     
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    by N. Scott Momaday
    My grandmother was a storyteller; she knew her ...
  456. matronly
    befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
    Hailey is matronly and brindle-colored, with a rear end that is slightly out of alignment.
  457. reflect
    throw or bend back from a surface
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  458. details
    true confidential information
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare the original text to a summary to determine whether the summary accurately captures the main ideas, includes critical details, and conveys the underlying meaning 2
    2.5
  459. Hull
    a large fishing port in northeastern England
    Addams: A Woman of Character(1) When you think of women in history who have been true pioneers, the name Jane Addams should come to mind. (2) In the late 1800s, she founded Hull House, an institution called a settlement house, in Chicago, Illinois. (3) Hull House was established as a resource for immigrants as well as for any other residents of Chicago in need of assistance. (4) Its mission reflected the compassionate spirit of its founder, who had visited a similar institution, calle...
  460. year-round
    operating or continuing throughout the year
    Sunscreen is important year-round no matter where you live.•
  461. mailed
    wearing protective mail
    Then drop the card in the mail and our current catalog will be immediately mailed out to you for your 3 free selections!This catalog offers a wide selection of over 500 books in every issue, including mysteries, romances, adventures, biographies, cookbooks, crafts, sports, and many more.
  462. idiom
    expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  463. campus
    a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
    As the vice president of the student council last year, Laura was able to accomplish a great deal for the students on our campus.
  464. cookbook
    a book of recipes and cooking directions
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  465. adorable
    lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
    I had seen him bounding around on the other side of a pet-shop window, and I went in and asked the man, “How much is that adorable fox terrier in the window?”
  466. spelling
    forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
    Spelling: Use correct spelling conventions.
  467. outdoor
    pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities
    • DRIVING A CAR• WALKING TO THE STORE• PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND• RELAXING AT THE BEACH OR POOL• PARTICIPATING IN OUTDOOR SPORTS OR RECREATION
    Sun Veil Sunscreen protects you so you can have fun in the sun, young or old.Sun
  468. participate
    be involved in
    • DRIVING A CAR• WALKING TO THE STORE• PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND• RELAXING AT THE BEACH OR POOL• PARTICIPATING IN OUTDOOR SPORTS OR RECREATION
    Sun Veil Sunscreen protects you so you can have fun in the sun, young or old.Sun
  469. changing
    marked by continuous modification or effective action
    Read and answer each question. 60 Which word is derived from the Latin root word meaning to cut?A contractB partialC sectionD junctionCSR00284.OSA
     61 Read this sentence.Every day you run the risk of skin damage caused by the sun.Which word can best be used to replace the word run without changing the meaning of the sentence?A stretchB operateC takeD fleeCSR10175.096
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  470. dirty
    soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
    She found the hospital was dirty when she arrived.
  471. written
    set down in writing in any of various ways
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  472. squeaky
    having or making a high-pitched sound
    Part of it, I guess, is that you always love the problem child a little more, and part of it is the squeaky-wheel thing; Hailey is simply a low-maintenance dog.
  473. thief
    a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else
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  474. EST
    standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
    (EST).
  475. introductory
    serving to open or begin
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  476. combine
    put or add together
    It has a total area of only 63 square miles.What is the best way to combine these sentences without changing the meaning?A
  477. allergy
    hypersensitive immunological reaction to some substance
    If they do, I say, “Maybe I’d better keep away from him—I have this bad allergy.”
  478. letters
    scholarly attainment
    Are we missing anything by not writing actual letters to people? (5) Is the experience of receiving such letters worth the trouble of writing them? (6) Most people would probably reply “No it was a waste of paper anyway; this is a much better system.” (7) It’s hard to argueagainst such a logical viewpoint. (8) However, I would like to try.(9)
  479. post office
    a local branch where postal services are available"
    Gertrude Wilmot, a tall thin woman of fifty who worked in the Winesburg post office, came along the station platform.
  480. learning
    the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
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    The Blind Men and the Elephant
    by John Godfrey Saxe
    It was six men of Indostan
    To learning much incline...
  481. wake up
    stop sleeping
    Dear Sebastian Valley School Board:
    1 Currently, school commences before most people even dream about waking up.
  482. cringe
    draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment
    Document B Con 1 A girl cringes as her classmate announces her failing test grade and hands her the paper, bathed in the red ink of the student grader.
  483. organizational
    of or relating to an organization
    CSW00458.022 110 What is the organizational pattern of Carla’s report?
  484. mathematics
    a science dealing with the logic of quantity and arrangement
    She begged her family to allow her to get extra tutoring in mathematics.
    3 By age 24, she decided that she wanted to be a nurse.
  485. recommend
    express a good opinion of
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  486. parallelism
    similarity by virtue of corresponding
    Sentence Structure: Identify and use parallelism, including similar grammatical forms, in all written discourse to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis. 8WC1.3
  487. one
    smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    In addition, students read one million words annually on their own, including a good representation of narrative and expository text (e.g., classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, online information). 18
    2.1
  488. voting
    a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
    Vote for Laura
    Dear Glenview Junior High Student Body,
    1 In two weeks, we will be voting for student council president.
  489. cooked
    having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
    Violetta cooked the spaghetti, Gino made the salad, and I prepared the soup.
  490. slither
    pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
    He found a cave, pulled12 a tree aside, went in where only he13 on hands and knees could slither deeper14 on his belly, could hitch along15 after the candle flicker, the plunk16 of water somewhere past the tunnel’s17 bend, breathing all his breath away18 deep at the tight place to be19 smaller than he was: wispy little20 body way down under the cold21 rock of the world.22
  491. expensive
    high in price or charging high prices
    They do need a large, expensive battery bank; consequently, the cost of installation can be high.
    4 Hydropower which uses the movement of water to create energy, is less expensive per kilowatt-hour than solar power and does not require a battery bank.
  492. athletic
    relating to sports
    Jackson is athletic, graceful, obnoxious, and filled with conceit, while Hailey is slow, a little fat, and gentle to her bones.
    4 Jackson also has a truck neurosis.
  493. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  494. mean
    denote or connote
    WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level appropriate words. 9
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  495. take care
    be in charge of or deal with
    At this point, though, I can’t think of any other way to solve the problem. 3 I am writing to ask you to please help our neighborhood find a way to take care of this eyesore.
  496. seize on
    adopt
    The Sixth no sooner had begun About the beast to grope, Than, seizing on the swinging tail 40 That fell within his scope, “I see,” quoth he, “the Elephant Is very like a rope!”
  497. meteor
    a small, solid space object that has entered Earth's atmosphere
    Whenever a comet,asteroid, or meteor takes a direct hit, your score will soar.
  498. rely
    have confidence or faith in
    C that his mother relied on him when he was
    a child.
  499. manage
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    A They are both difficult for their owners to manage.
  500. poise
    hold or carry in equilibrium
    Pianoby D. H. Lawrence1 Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me:2 Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see3 A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings4 And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings.5
  501. recurring
    coming back
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: identify and analyze recurring themes (e.g., good versus evil) across traditional and contemporary works 1
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  502. aplomb
    great coolness and composure under strain
    Play was a ritual in those days,10 To go on magical mind forays,11 To play the game with aplomb and ease,12 To venture forth when and where we’d please.13
  503. English language
    an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: understand the most important points in the history of English language and use common word origins to determine the historical influences on English word meanings 2
    1.3
  504. amazing
    inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
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  505. historically
    throughout the past
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  506. customer
    someone who pays for goods or services
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  507. purpose
    what something is used for
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  508. sweating
    the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
    NOTE: Prolonged swimming, excess sweating, or frequent towel drying may reduce the effectiveness of sunscreen.
  509. limiting
    restricting the scope or freedom of action
    SUN ALERT: According to the National Council of Dermatologists, limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risk of skin damage and other harmful effects of the sun.
  510. assign
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  511. for example
    as an example
    She could see the value of pep rallies for football games; for example, she wanted other sports, clubs, and organizations to benefit from the spirit and encouragement our students show at pep rallies.
  512. tall
    great in vertical dimension; high in stature
    Gertrude Wilmot, a tall thin woman of fifty who worked in the Winesburg post office, came along the station platform.
  513. identify
    recognize as being
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: identify and analyze recurring themes (e.g., good versus evil) across traditional and contemporary works 1
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  514. type
    a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
    Sentence Structure: Use correct and varied sentence types and sentence openings to present a lively and effective personal style. 8WC1.2
  515. carve
    engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface
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  516. specialized
    developed or designed for a particular activity or function
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  517. earned
    gained or acquired
    Throughout her life, Jane Addams worked real hard. (6) She was a skillful fundraiser, and when an economic downturn occurred, it was up to her to acquire the funds necessary to keep Hull House running. (7) She did this task by writing and lecturing across the country. (8) She earned money through her hard work. (9) She continually used the money to improve the lives of others. (10) Fundraising, however, was certainly not her most noteworthy accomplishment.(11)
  518. normally
    under normal conditions
    For Indoor Photography: In a normally lit room—1/30 of a second In a brightly lit room—1/60 of a second For Outdoor Photography: Cloudy conditions—1/125 of a second Sunny conditions—1/250 of a second Extremely bright conditions—1/500
    or 1/1000 of a second
    Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial
    Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture of a Shutter Speed Dial Picture o...
  519. stanza
    a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
    A a winter day B a woman singing C the sight of a piano D familiar music CSR10208.098 5 The structure of “Reminiscing” is similar to that of “Piano” in that both poems A separate ideas into stanzas.
  520. Word
    the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity
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  521. work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  522. capitalize
    write in large alphabetic characters
    Which underlined word from the sentences should not be capitalized?
  523. underestimate
    make too low an approximation of
    A The amount of time spent in direct sunlight is usually underestimated.
  524. symbolism
    the practice of investing things with arbitrary meaning
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: identify significant literary devices (e.g., metaphor, symbolism, dialect, irony) that define a writer’s style and use those elements to interpret the work 3
    3.7
  525. detail
    a small part considered separately from the whole
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare the original text to a summary to determine whether the summary accurately captures the main ideas, includes critical details, and conveys the underlying meaning 2
    2.5
  526. paper
    a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
    I can’t bring myself to go into the details, except to mention that we were finally compelled to keep all the papers in the bottom of the icebox. 3 He had another habit that used to leave us open to a certain amount of criticism from our friends who were not dogophiles.
  527. parallel
    being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: evaluate the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, parallel episodes, climax), the plot’s development, and the way in which conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved 3
    3.3
  528. enhance
    increase
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  529. apartment building
    a building that is divided into apartments
    He knows the people in the towns along his railroad better than a city man knows the people who live in his apartment building.
    6 George came down the little incline from the New Willard House at seven o’clock.
  530. replacement
    the act of substituting one person or thing for another
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  531. incorrectly
    in an incorrect manner
    D Visitors are given flags for marking their progress and to wave for help if they become lost. 7CSL10693.080 74 Which phrase from the report contains an underlined word that is spelled incorrectly?
  532. taking hold
    the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
    I was a child, and that old woman was asking me to come directly into the presence of her mind and spirit; she was taking hold of my imagination, giving me to share in the great fortune of her wonder and delight.
  533. scribble
    write down quickly without much attention to detail
    D Scribbling brief notes is just not the same as writing long letters in which you pour out deep thoughts and feelings.
  534. across the nation
    extending throughout an entire nation
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  535. president
    the leader of a republic or democracy
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    Laura García is running for student council president.
  536. leathery
    resembling or made to resemble leather
    This is how I can tell,
    Though years away
    15 That elephant hide
    Feels leathery grey.
  537. label
    a brief description given for purposes of identification
    This can be done by attaching the pre-addressed return label enclosed in every shipment.Upon receiving a returned book or order, your refund will be processed, but you will not be reimbursed for shipping charges.
  538. significant
    rich in implication
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  539. sharp
    having a point or thin edge suitable for cutting or piercing
    The Second, feeling of the tusk, Cried, “Ho! what have we here 15 So very round and smooth and sharp?
  540. terrier
    any of several breeds of small, short-bodied dog
    I had seen him bounding around on the other side of a pet-shop window, and I went in and asked the man, “How much is that adorable fox terrier in the window?”
  541. included
    enclosed in the same envelope or package
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  542. sleep
    a natural and periodic state of rest
    The boy who slept in the hotel office lay on a cot by the door.
  543. contact
    the act of touching physically
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  544. snow-covered
    covered with snow
    Brightness
    Shutter Speed (seconds)
    Indoors
    1/30 to 1/60
    Outdoors
    1/125 to 1/250
    Bright beach sands—snow-covered landscape
    1/500 to 1/1000
    In order to choose the correct shutter speed, you must consider two main factors: the brightness of the setting and the amount of movement in the subject.
  545. evergreen
    a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
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  546. spell
    write or name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
    Spelling: Use correct spelling conventions.
  547. story
    a record or narrative description of past events
    A to tell a story about a childhood experience B to capture a feeling from the past C to debate whether childhood or adulthood is better D to describe a person who was important in the life of a child CSR10200.098 3 In lines 11 and 12 of “Piano,” the words “my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance” mean that the speaker feels A proud of what he has accomplished.
  548. yellow light
    the signal to proceed with caution
    Once
    yellow
    lights

    Twice
    blue
    lights and sounds
    Three Times
    red
    lights, sounds, and vibrations
    Four Times
    black
    NO lights, sounds, or vibrations
    3.
  549. gobble
    eat hastily without proper chewing
    B Lindsey felt a sharp pain in her forehead as she gobbled her ice cream.
  550. gas
    state of matter distinguished from solid and liquid states
    Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas and is poisonous and is sometimes deadly.
  551. mammoth
    extinct elephant widely distributed in the Pleistocene
    To their surprise, they were greeted by hundreds of mammoth stone statues lining the shores.
  552. supporting
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    Essays contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and conclusions.
  553. each year
    without missing a year
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  554. alignment
    the spatial property possessed by things in a straight line
    Hailey is matronly and brindle-colored, with a rear end that is slightly out of alignment.
  555. think about
    have on one's mind, think about actively
    Think about how they are alike and how they are different.
  556. square
    a polygon with four equal sides and four right angles
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  557. Massachusetts
    a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  558. elements
    violent or severe weather
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  559. glowing
    highly enthusiastic
    Found deep underwater most of the world’s glowing creatures are.
  560. perimeter
    a line enclosing a plane area
    It was obvious that the statue builders had cut down the island’s trees to make rolling logs and wooden scaffolds, which were then used to carry the huge statues from the quarry to the island’s perimeter.
  561. standardized
    brought into conformity with a standard
    This test is one of the California Standards Tests administered as part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program under policies set by the State Board of Education.
  562. trespass
    enter unlawfully on someone's property
    I would gladly volunteer to cut the grass on that property to keep it from looking so ugly; instead, to go on that property without the owner’s permission would be trespassing.
  563. anyway
    in any way whatsoever
    Are we missing anything by not writing actual letters to people? (5) Is the experience of receiving such letters worth the trouble of writing them? (6) Most people would probably reply “No it was a waste of paper anyway; this is a much better system.” (7) It’s hard to argueagainst such a logical viewpoint. (8) However, I would like to try.(9)
  564. semester
    one of two divisions of an academic year
    D The time for a vote is now—before a new semester of school begins.
  565. flag
    a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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  566. family history
    part of a patient's medical history in which questions are asked in an attempt to find out whether the patient has hereditary tendencies toward particular diseases
    A Laura has a family history of being a leader: her brother was the president of the student council five years ago.
  567. centered
    being or placed in the center
    His whole life is centered around making sure that the truck I drive doesn’t leave without him.
  568. neighborhood
    an area within a city or town that has distinctive features
    Dear Greendale City Council Members: 1 I am writing about a problem that has arisen in my neighborhood.
  569. deteriorate
    become worse or disintegrate
    The composure of the classroom gradually deteriorates.
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  570. across the country
    extending throughout an entire nation
    Throughout her life, Jane Addams worked real hard. (6) She was a skillful fundraiser, and when an economic downturn occurred, it was up to her to acquire the funds necessary to keep Hull House running. (7) She did this task by writing and lecturing across the country. (8) She earned money through her hard work. (9) She continually used the money to improve the lives of others. (10) Fundraising, however, was certainly not her most noteworthy accomplishment.(11)
  571. convention
    the act of meeting formally
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  572. lady of the house
    a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
    This does not really charm the lady of the house.
  573. red ink
    the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
    Document B Con 1 A girl cringes as her classmate announces her failing test grade and hands her the paper, bathed in the red ink of the student grader.
  574. discontinue
    put an end to a state or an activity
    If the skin becomes irritated or a rash develops, discontinue use immediately.
  575. mail
    the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
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  576. hyperbole
    extravagant exaggeration
    The author uses a hyperbole to illustrate that the dog grew A surprisingly affectionate.
  577. continually
    seemingly without interruption
    Throughout her life, Jane Addams worked real hard. (6) She was a skillful fundraiser, and when an economic downturn occurred, it was up to her to acquire the funds necessary to keep Hull House running. (7) She did this task by writing and lecturing across the country. (8) She earned money through her hard work. (9) She continually used the money to improve the lives of others. (10) Fundraising, however, was certainly not her most noteworthy accomplishment.(11)
  578. start
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    Press START/PAUSE two times to begin play.
  579. guarded
    cautious and reserved
    A A part of the beach was the only land entrance to the opposition’s well-guarded place on Morris Island.
  580. internet
    a worldwide network of computer networks
    I used the Internet to access public records about the house, but the owner of that house is not listed.
  581. words
    language that is spoken or written
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  582. furry
    covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
    He raises one furry eyebrow in my direction.
  583. famous
    widely known and esteemed
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  584. all of a sudden
    happening unexpectedly
    I am sitting with a group in front of the fire when all of a sudden the large mutt of the host appears in the archway.
  585. family
    a group of people related to one another
    Teachers and schools should not advocate student grading and public announcement of grades because it provides a traumatizing breach of privacy for students and families and it subjects students to harsh judgments and treatment by their peers.3
  586. important
    significant in effect or meaning
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    1.3
  587. lotion
    any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
    As a guide on manufactured sunscreen and sunblock, the indicated SPF, like 15, 30, or 45, shows the amount of protection given by each prospective lotion.
  588. spend
    pass time in a specific way
    Some of that time and energy can be saved by spending a few minutes in class, while providing an invaluable learning experience. 4 I understand that some individuals are sensitive to their classmates seeing their work or grades.
  589. protection
    the activity of shielding someone or something
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  590. only
    without any others being included or involved
    These questions represent only some ways in which these standards may be assessed on the Grade 8 California English–Language Arts Standards Test.
    8RW1.0
  591. convey
    transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare the original text to a summary to determine whether the summary accurately captures the main ideas, includes critical details, and conveys the underlying meaning 2
    2.5
  592. articulate
    express or state clearly
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
    3.2
  593. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: use word meanings within the appropriate context and show ability to verify those meanings by definition, restatement, example, comparison, or contrast 5
    2.0
  594. soup
    liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
    Violetta cooked the spaghetti, Gino made the salad, and I prepared the soup.
  595. neurosis
    a mental illness that makes you behave in an unusual way
    Jackson is athletic, graceful, obnoxious, and filled with conceit, while Hailey is slow, a little fat, and gentle to her bones.
    4 Jackson also has a truck neurosis.
  596. installation
    the act of setting something up for use
    In July, the troops were sent to take Fort Wagner, a Confederate military installation, in Charleston, South Carolina.
  597. clue
    evidence that helps to solve a problem
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  598. challenging
    requiring full use of your abilities or resources
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  599. list
    a database containing an ordered array of items
    First on the pages that follow are lists of the standards assessed on the Grade 8 English– Language Arts Test.
  600. author
    a person who writes professionally
    Literary Criticism: analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author (Biographical Approach) 2

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  601. 125
    being five more than one hundred twenty
    Brightness
    Shutter Speed (seconds)
    Indoors
    1/30 to 1/60
    Outdoors
    1/125 to 1/250
    Bright beach sands—snow-covered landscape
    1/500 to 1/1000
    In order to choose the correct shutter speed, you must consider two main factors: the brightness of the setting and the amount of movement in the subject.
  602. here and there
    in or to various places; first this place and then that
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  603. phrase
    an expression consisting of one or more words
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  604. underfoot
    under the feet
    When the wind blows they whirl crazily about, filling the air and making a carpet underfoot.
    2 George came downstairs into the hotel office carrying a brown leather bag.
  605. boomerang
    a curved piece of wood
    The island is shaped like a boomerang, and each of its three corners has an extinct volcano.
    2 Easter Island was relatively unknown until 1722, when Dutch Admiral Roggeveen arrived with the first Europeans ever to set foot on the island.
  606. Houston
    United States politician and military leader who fought to gain independence for Texas from Mexico and to make it a part of the United States (1793-1863)
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    Jackson Is Only One of My Dogs
    by Pam Houston
    1 I have a dog named Jackson, who between the ages of fou...
  607. daddy
    an informal term for a father
    But then my daddy was a little older11 than you, Rosemary.
  608. Saxe
    a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)
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    by John Godfrey Saxe
    It was six men of Indostan
    To learning much incline...
  609. pike
    weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole
    The east was pink with the dawn and long streaks of light climbed into the sky where a few stars still shone.
    3 Beyond the last house on Trunion Pike in Winesburg, there is a great stretch of open fields.
  610. soldier
    an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  611. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  612. scope
    the state of the environment in which a situation exists
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: find similarities and differences between texts in the treatment, scope, or organization of ideas 2
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  613. aunt
    a parent's sister; the wife of a parent's sibling
    Aunt Charlotte Saidby Kim R. Stafford1 Rosemary, this story my daddy2 told me when I was your age: Down3 by the caves in the canyon his father4 said to him, “Don’t ever go in.
  614. play
    engage in recreational activities rather than work
    Play was a ritual in those days,10 To go on magical mind forays,11 To play the game with aplomb and ease,12 To venture forth when and where we’d please.13
  615. access
    the right to enter
    I used the Internet to access public records about the house, but the owner of that house is not listed.
  616. medical profession
    the body of individuals who are qualified to practice medicine
    Florence Nightingale changed the medical profession forever, but the way she changed it was not through direct service but through mathematics.CSL0P022-5
     106 Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of Carla’s report.During this time, young girls were not usually provided a regerous education.What is the correct way to spell the underlined word?A rigarousB rigerusC rigorousD Leave as is.CSL00112.022 107 Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of Carla’s report.From that point on, she worked...
  617. lie around
    hang around idly
    What she likes to do, more than anything, is to get her belly wet and then lie around in the dirt.
  618. people
    any group of human beings collectively
    They have rights just like other people.
  619. sincerely
    without pretense
    Sincerely, Edward Thompson CSW0P008
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  620. through
    having finished or arrived at completion
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  621. Lake Erie
    the 4th largest of the Great Lakes
    In the fall and spring he spends his Sundays fishing in Lake Erie.
  622. cot
    a small bed that folds up for storage or transport
    The boy who slept in the hotel office lay on a cot by the door.
  623. researcher
    a scientist devoted to systematic investigation
    According to a report entitled “Are Students Getting Enough Sleep?” from a recent edition of Sebastian Valley Times, “sleepiness decreases concentration, reduces short-term memory, and causes bad moods.”
    4 Researchers have learned that teens routinely fall asleep and wake up later than adults.
  624. blister
    an elevation of the skin filled with fluid
    Besides the blistering, swelling, and pain associated with sunburn, ultraviolet rays may cause long-term skin damage.
  625. rhythmical
    recurring with measured regularity
    A a compelling narrative
    B rhythmical patterns
    C a summarizing stanza
    D detailed characterization
    CSR10511.094
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  626. numb
    lacking sensation
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  627. time
    the continuum of experience in which events pass to the past
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: analyze the relevance of the setting (e.g., place, time, customs) to the mood, tone, and meaning of the text 2
    3.5
  628. find
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: find similarities and differences between texts in the treatment, scope, or organization of ideas 2
    CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS: READING # of
    Items
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  629. advertisement
    a public promotion of some product or service
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    14 What information appears in Document A that does not appear in Document B? A directions for using the product B the extent of the product guarantee C how long the product lasts once applied D what to do if the product causes a rash CSR10496.096 15 While the advertisement (Document A) is written to persuade the consumer, the purpose of the product label (Document B) is A to influence.
  630. nutrient
    any substance that can be metabolized to give energy
    D The health teacher asserts, “Eating well provides the body with important nutrients.”
  631. swordsman
    someone skilled at fencing
    We were swordsmen—swashbuckling heroes,6 Eternal victors—never zeroes;7 Second basemen and clean-up hitters;8 Forever winners, never quitters.9
  632. return
    go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
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  633. history
    a record or narrative description of past events
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: understand the most important points in the history of English language and use common word origins to determine the historical influences on English word meanings 2
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  634. domain
    a particular environment or walk of life
    Domain]
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  635. person
    a human being
    A to tell a story about a childhood experience B to capture a feeling from the past C to debate whether childhood or adulthood is better D to describe a person who was important in the life of a child CSR10200.098 3 In lines 11 and 12 of “Piano,” the words “my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance” mean that the speaker feels A proud of what he has accomplished.
  636. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare and contrast motivations and reactions of literary characters from different historical eras confronting similar situations or conflicts 2
    3.4
  637. okay
    good or acceptable
    A Laura is an okay leader.
  638. humorously
    in a humorous manner
    B loudly and humorously.
  639. tingle
    cause a stinging or prickling sensation
    Pianoby D. H. Lawrence1 Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me:2 Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see3 A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings4 And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings.5
  640. fort
    a defensive structure
    In July, the troops were sent to take Fort Wagner, a Confederate military installation, in Charleston, South Carolina.
  641. hours
    an indefinite period of time
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  642. Begin
    Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
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  643. corn
    tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
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  644. coordination
    regulation of diverse elements into a harmonious operation
    Sentence Structure: Use subordination, coordination, apposition, and other devices to indicate clearly the relationship between ideas. 8WC1.4
  645. grammar
    the branch of linguistics that deals with sentence structure
    Grammar: Edit written manuscripts to ensure that correct grammar is used. 8WC1.5
  646. personal
    concerning an individual or his or her private life
    Sentence Structure: Use correct and varied sentence types and sentence openings to present a lively and effective personal style. 8WC1.2
  647. purchase
    acquire by means of a financial transaction
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  648. cloudy
    full of or covered with clouds
    Harmful ultraviolet rays are dangerous even on cold, cloudy days.
  649. earn
    acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
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  650. waking up
    the act of waking
    Dear Sebastian Valley School Board:
    1 Currently, school commences before most people even dream about waking up.
  651. evaluation
    the act of ascertaining or judging the quality of
    Evaluation and Revision: Revise writing for word choice; appropriate organization; consistent point of view; and transitions between paragraphs, passages, and ideas.
  652. underlying
    in the nature of something though not readily apparent
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare the original text to a summary to determine whether the summary accurately captures the main ideas, includes critical details, and conveys the underlying meaning 2
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  653. lens
    a transparent optical device used to form images
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  654. light
    electromagnetic radiation that can produce visual sensation
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  655. African American
    an American whose ancestors were born in Africa
    As a result of his bravery, Carney was the first African American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. 3 Almost half of the soldiers in the 54th Infantry Regiment were wounded or killed in the onslaught at Fort Wagner.
  656. Tom
    (ethnic slur) offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites
    Tom Little is conductor.
  657. keep track
    stay informed or fully aware of
    He has cost me over two thousand dollars in vet bills, I don’t even keep track of the money that goes to the dogcatcher, and who gets all the treats?
  658. legible
    capable of being read or deciphered
    Handwritten letters are the most personal. (14) If you can type fast, you can fit a lot into a letter. (15) What’s lacking is that special sense of the person that comes from seeing her or his handwriting. (16) As long as it’s legible, it doesn’t matter how tidy it is. (17) When someone sits down and writes just for you, you feel that when you’re reading it.(18)
  659. downturn
    a worsening of business or economic activity
    Throughout her life, Jane Addams worked real hard. (6) She was a skillful fundraiser, and when an economic downturn occurred, it was up to her to acquire the funds necessary to keep Hull House running. (7) She did this task by writing and lecturing across the country. (8) She earned money through her hard work. (9) She continually used the money to improve the lives of others. (10) Fundraising, however, was certainly not her most noteworthy accomplishment.(11)
  660. out
    moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
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  661. truck
    an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
    In a period of less than twelve months, Jackson jumped out of the back of a speeding pickup truck, ate a fourteen-pound bag of nonorganic garden fertilizer, and threw himself between the jaws of a hundred-and-fifty-pound Russian wolfhound.
    2 Jackson is only one of my dogs.
  662. press
    put pressure or force upon something
    Pianoby D. H. Lawrence1 Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me:2 Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see3 A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings4 And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings.5
  663. second
    coming next after the first in position in space or time
    We were swordsmen—swashbuckling heroes,6 Eternal victors—never zeroes;7 Second basemen and clean-up hitters;8 Forever winners, never quitters.9
  664. reduce
    make smaller
    Sun Veil Sunscreen reduces the harmful effects of the sun.
  665. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: analyze text that uses proposition and support patterns 3
    2.3
  666. cause
    events that provide the generative force of something
    CSR01334.198
    4 In “Piano,” what causes the speaker to recall
    a memory?
  667. leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
    As the campaign manager for Laura, I would like to tell you why she is the best person to lead our student council and student body.
    2 Laura is a good leader.
  668. pizza
    Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
    Laura was also responsible for the victory pizza parties and the picnics.
  669. become
    come into existence
    If the skin becomes irritated or a rash develops, discontinue use immediately.
  670. ballad
    a narrative poem of popular origin
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
    3.2
  671. train
    educate for a future role or function
    But it is a bit of a shock when you bring home a small ball of fluff in a shoebox, and three weeks later it’s as long as the sofa.
    2 Murphy was the first dog I ever trained personally, and I was delighted at the enthusiasm with which he took to the newspaper.
  672. poised
    marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
    Pianoby D. H. Lawrence1 Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me:2 Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see3 A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings4 And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings.5
  673. life
    the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
    A to tell a story about a childhood experience B to capture a feeling from the past C to debate whether childhood or adulthood is better D to describe a person who was important in the life of a child CSR10200.098 3 In lines 11 and 12 of “Piano,” the words “my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance” mean that the speaker feels A proud of what he has accomplished.
  674. member
    anything that belongs to a set or class
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  675. comet
    a small frozen mass that travels around the sun
    Whenever a comet,asteroid, or meteor takes a direct hit, your score will soar.
  676. similarity
    the quality of being alike
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: find similarities and differences between texts in the treatment, scope, or organization of ideas 2
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    Items
    2.4
  677. alternate
    go back and forth
    B alternate the length of lines.
  678. better
    superior to another in excellence or quality or desirability
    A to tell a story about a childhood experience B to capture a feeling from the past C to debate whether childhood or adulthood is better D to describe a person who was important in the life of a child CSR10200.098 3 In lines 11 and 12 of “Piano,” the words “my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance” mean that the speaker feels A proud of what he has accomplished.
  679. papers
    writing that provides information
    I can’t bring myself to go into the details, except to mention that we were finally compelled to keep all the papers in the bottom of the icebox. 3 He had another habit that used to leave us open to a certain amount of criticism from our friends who were not dogophiles.
  680. power
    possession of the qualities required to do something
    This situation makes it necessary to use other sources of electrical power sources that are safer cleaner and renewable.
  681. comma
    a punctuation mark (,) indicating the separation of elements
    Where should a comma be added in the sentence above?
  682. install
    set up for use
    Once installed, solar panels do not need to be monotored very often.
  683. homework
    preparatory school work done outside school
    Document A Pro 1 The Supreme Court was absolutely correct to say it’s OK for students to grade one
    another’s homework, quizzes, and tests; in fact, it’s a great idea.
    2 By grading one another’s papers and seeing the problems their peers encounter, as well as their own, students double their exposure to the troubles that they may meet on future exams and tests.
  684. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
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  685. literal
    limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
    1.2
  686. school day
    any day on which school is in session
    A The school day should commence an hour later.
  687. envelope
    a flat container for a letter or thin package
    Don’t let anyone think you’re a greenhorn.” 10 After George counted his money he looked out of the window and was surprised to see that the train was still in Winesburg. 11 The young man, going out of his town to meet the adventure of life, began to think but he did not think of anything very big or dramatic. 12 He thought of little things—Turk Smollet wheeling boards through the main street of his town in the morning, Butch Wheeler, the lamp lighter of Winesburg, hurrying through the street...
  688. Fredericksburg
    a town in northeastern Virginia on the Rappahannock River
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  689. hour
    a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
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  690. total
    the whole amount
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  691. con
    an argument opposed to a proposal
    Document B Con 1 A girl cringes as her classmate announces her failing test grade and hands her the paper, bathed in the red ink of the student grader.
  692. corny
    dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance
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  693. decision
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: use information from a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documents to explain a situation or decision and to solve a problem 3
    2.7
  694. board of education
    a board in charge of local public schools
    This test is one of the California Standards Tests administered as part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program under policies set by the State Board of Education.
  695. sun-ray
    a ray of artificial ultraviolet light from a sunray lamp
    Taking the following preventive steps will help to protect you from the adverse effects of sun exposure. 1) The sun's rays are strongest and most direct between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  696. precise
    sharply exact or accurate or delimited
    WORD ANALYSIS, FLUENCY, AND SYSTEMATIC VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level appropriate words. 9
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  697. web site
    a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
    For more information about the California Standards Tests, visit the California Department of Education’s Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/resources.asp.
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  698. small
    limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
    Pianoby D. H. Lawrence1 Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me:2 Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see3 A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings4 And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings.5
  699. order
    logical arrangement of different elements
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  700. sloppy
    lacking neatness or order
    This house makes our whole neighborhood look sloppy, and something must be done soon. 2 I am a pretty resourceful guy, so before writing to you, I tried to solve the problem myself.
  701. explain
    make plain and comprehensible
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: understand and explain the use of a complex mechanical device by following technical directions 3
    2.6
  702. just right
    in every detail
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  703. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: use word meanings within the appropriate context and show ability to verify those meanings by definition, restatement, example, comparison, or contrast 5
    2.0
  704. political science
    the study of government of states and other political units
    B Laura’s long-term goals include majoring in political science and becoming a politician in our local government.
  705. reprint
    print anew
    Reprinted by permission.
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  706. amount
    how much there is of something that you can quantify
    You can choose to have a check mailed to your shipping address or to have the amount credited to your account.
  707. both
    equally or alike
    A a winter day B a woman singing C the sight of a piano D familiar music CSR10208.098 5 The structure of “Reminiscing” is similar to that of “Piano” in that both poems A separate ideas into stanzas.
  708. burn
    destroy by fire
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  709. sensitivity
    responsiveness to emotional feelings
    C sensitivity.
  710. systematic
    characterized by order and planning
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  711. verify
    confirm the truth of
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: use word meanings within the appropriate context and show ability to verify those meanings by definition, restatement, example, comparison, or contrast 5
    2.0
  712. dedication
    complete and wholehearted fidelity
    She knows that we can achieve great things with our community’s help.
    4 With her proven record of achievement and dedication, Laura is the clear choice for student council president.
  713. sneeze
    exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
    A Exposure to dogs causes her to sneeze.
  714. other
    not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
    They clarify the ideas and connect them to other literary works.
  715. number
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
    The following table lists each strand/reporting cluster, the number of items that appear on the exam, and the number of released test questions that appear in this document.
  716. driveway
    a road leading up to a private house
    When he is in the house he keeps one eye on it in the driveway, when we’re on the road I never have to tell him to stay.
  717. self-esteem
    a feeling of pride in yourself
    School is a place where every mistake can be learned from, and self-esteem can be built.
  718. sofa
    an upholstered seat for more than one person
    But it is a bit of a shock when you bring home a small ball of fluff in a shoebox, and three weeks later it’s as long as the sofa.
    2 Murphy was the first dog I ever trained personally, and I was delighted at the enthusiasm with which he took to the newspaper.
  719. just
    and nothing more
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  720. collie
    a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
    Sheepdog
    In the green field stand the scattered sheep,
    pretending innocence,
    and the Shepherd standing
    just beyond the field—
    5 and at the Shepherd’s feet, poised, the rough-coat collie dog, with one thought only.
  721. a.m.
    before noon
    Simply notify us of the problem, and we will be happy to include the shipping amount in your refund.In this instance, contact our Customer Service Department by calling 1-800-613-XXXX between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
  722. involved
    connected by participation or association or use
    Laura wants Glenview to become more involved in our community.
  723. grader
    a judge who assigns grades to something
    Document B Con 1 A girl cringes as her classmate announces her failing test grade and hands her the paper, bathed in the red ink of the student grader.
  724. dirt
    the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
    What she likes to do, more than anything, is to get her belly wet and then lie around in the dirt.
  725. star
    a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy
    This test is one of the California Standards Tests administered as part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program under policies set by the State Board of Education.
  726. lining
    a protective covering that protects an inside surface
    To their surprise, they were greeted by hundreds of mammoth stone statues lining the shores.
  727. hitter
    someone who hits
    We were swordsmen—swashbuckling heroes,6 Eternal victors—never zeroes;7 Second basemen and clean-up hitters;8 Forever winners, never quitters.9
  728. depicting
    a representation by picture or portraiture
    This memorial honors these heroes appropriately by depicting Colonel Shaw and his troops marching into battle.
  729. announce
    make known
    You know, Brucie is usually so distant with strangers.” 5 At a dinner party last week, after I had been mugged by a large sheepdog, I announced quite piteously, “Oh dear, he seems to have swallowed one of my earrings.”
  730. leave
    go away from a place
    I can’t bring myself to go into the details, except to mention that we were finally compelled to keep all the papers in the bottom of the icebox. 3 He had another habit that used to leave us open to a certain amount of criticism from our friends who were not dogophiles.
  731. hometown
    the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence
    CSR11835.077 43 The content of “Departure” reveals that the author probably believes that A young people should not leave their hometowns.
  732. contemporary
    occurring in the same period of time
    In addition, students read one million words annually on their own, including a good representation of narrative and expository text (e.g., classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, online information). 18
    2.1
  733. ode
    a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
    3.2
  734. concluding
    occurring at or forming an end or termination
    A obviously B however C still D likewise
    CSW00062.008
    64 Which of these would make the best concluding
    sentence to Edward’s letter?
  735. childhood
    the state of a child between infancy and adolescence
    A to tell a story about a childhood experience B to capture a feeling from the past C to debate whether childhood or adulthood is better D to describe a person who was important in the life of a child CSR10200.098 3 In lines 11 and 12 of “Piano,” the words “my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance” mean that the speaker feels A proud of what he has accomplished.
  736. point
    a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: understand the most important points in the history of English language and use common word origins to determine the historical influences on English word meanings 2
    1.3
  737. finger
    any of the terminal members of the hand
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  738. make
    perform or carry out
    D better than others on the market.
    12 The smiling face that serves as the Sun Veil logo implies that the product makes being in the sun
    A fun.
  739. reach out
    reach outward in space
    The Third approached the animal, 20 And happening to take The squirming trunk within his hands, Thus boldly up and spake: “I see,” quoth he, “the Elephant Is very like a snake!”
    25 The Fourth reached out an eager hand, And felt about the knee.
  740. gunfire
    the act of shooting a gun
    Members of the 54th believed that the Union Navy had already weakened the fort; however, the soldiers faced tremendous gunfire as they approached the fort’s walls.
  741. keep
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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  742. Erin
    an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry
    Copyright renewed 1997 Abigail Hagler and Erin Baroni.
  743. incline
    lower or bend, as in a nod or bow
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    The Blind Men and the Elephant
    by John Godfrey Saxe
    It was six men of Indostan
    To learning much inclined
  744. indicate
    designate a place, direction, person, or thing
    Sentence Structure: Use subordination, coordination, apposition, and other devices to indicate clearly the relationship between ideas. 8WC1.4
  745. blind
    unable to see
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    by John Godfrey Saxe
    It was six men of Indostan
    To learning much incline...
  746. about
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
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  747. once and for all
    in a conclusive way
    By the way,B Once and for all,C To be specific,D In fact,CSW00462.022
     108 Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of Carla’s report.She found the hospital was dirty when she arrived.Which is the best way to write this sentence without changing the meaning?A
  748. long
    primarily spatial sense
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  749. measuring
    the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
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  750. meaningful
    having a purpose
    I believe that the kinds of letters people used to write tended to be more meaningful than the vast majority of the billions of emails sent today. (10) Of course, when it comes to sending quick messages to convey specific information, email is the best. (11) If time is important, email is particularly useful. (12) If, however, you want to really reach out and touch someone, a letter is more personal.(13)
  751. vet
    a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
    He has cost me over two thousand dollars in vet bills, I don’t even keep track of the money that goes to the dogcatcher, and who gets all the treats?
  752. controlling
    able to control or determine policy
    Organization and Focus: Create compositions that establish a controlling impression, have a coherent thesis, and end with a clear and well-supported conclusion.8WS1.2
  753. heroism
    exceptional courage when facing danger
    In 1897, a Monument was sculpted in Boston, Massachusetts, to commemorate the heroism of the 54th.
  754. happening
    an event that happens
    The First approached the Elephant, And happening to fall Against his broad and sturdy side, 10 At once began to bawl: “God bless me! but the Elephant Is very like a wall!”
  755. characterization
    the act of describing essential features
    A a compelling narrative
    B rhythmical patterns
    C a summarizing stanza
    D detailed characterization
    CSR10511.094
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  756. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: evaluate the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, parallel episodes, climax), the plot’s development, and the way in which conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved 3
    3.3
  757. even
    being level or straight or regular and without variation
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  758. waste
    use inefficiently or inappropriately
    Are we missing anything by not writing actual letters to people? (5) Is the experience of receiving such letters worth the trouble of writing them? (6) Most people would probably reply “No it was a waste of paper anyway; this is a much better system.” (7) It’s hard to argueagainst such a logical viewpoint. (8) However, I would like to try.(9)
  759. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
    3.2
  760. connect
    fasten or put together two or more pieces
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  761. sport
    active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
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  762. conserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
    Do you look for new ways to conserve energy?
  763. surprise
    come upon or take unawares
    Don’t let anyone think you’re a greenhorn.” 10 After George counted his money he looked out of the window and was surprised to see that the train was still in Winesburg. 11 The young man, going out of his town to meet the adventure of life, began to think but he did not think of anything very big or dramatic. 12 He thought of little things—Turk Smollet wheeling boards through the main street of his town in the morning, Butch Wheeler, the lamp lighter of Winesburg, hurrying through the...
  764. like
    having the same or similar characteristics
    The glamour11 Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast12 Down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child for the past.[Public
  765. tinkle
    make or emit a high sound
    In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song6 Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to belong7 To the old Sunday evenings at home, winter outside8 And hymns in the cozy parlor, the tinkling piano our guide.9
  766. suicidal
    dangerous to yourself or your interests
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    1 I have a dog named Jackson, who between the ages of four and f...
  767. mechanical
    using tools or devices
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: understand and explain the use of a complex mechanical device by following technical directions 3
    2.6
  768. slime
    any thick, viscous matter
    Dark5 and cave-slime cover your face.6
  769. whistle
    the sound made when someone forces breath through pursed lips
    Her eyes, one blue, one brown never leave them.
    10 When the Shepherd’s whistle releases her, she’s off, like an arrow, running east, her bared teeth showing the wolf that still lives in her.
    15 She circles wide, closing in, a black and white blur at the edge of a sheep’s bad dream.
  770. 101
    being one more than one hundred
    CSL11944.133 101 Read this sentence from paragraph 2.
  771. technical
    of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: understand and explain the use of a complex mechanical device by following technical directions 3
    2.6
  772. reliable
    able to be depended on; consistent or steady
    A reliable B relied upon C relying on them D are reliable CSL11192.133
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  773. monitor
    someone who observes to ensure fairness or prevent mistakes
    A monitorred B monatored C monoterred D monitored CSL11946.133
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  774. disagree with
    not be very easily digestible
    I strongly disagree with the Court’s ruling that this law [the Buckley Amendment] does not pertain to student grading.4
  775. quarry
    animal hunted or caught for food
    The discovery of a large stone quarry unlocked clues.
  776. element
    a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  777. house
    a dwelling that serves as living quarters for a family
    This does not really charm the lady of the house.
  778. Edward
    King of England from 1272 to 1307; conquered Wales
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  779. represented
    represented accurately or precisely
    The Word Analysis Strand/Cluster
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  780. heritage
    that which is inherited
    Literary Criticism: analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author (Biographical Approach) 2

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  781. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    Sun Veil Sunscreen reduces the harmful effects of the sun.
  782. nonfiction
    prose writing that is not formed by the imagination
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  783. ball
    an object with a spherical shape
    But it is a bit of a shock when you bring home a small ball of fluff in a shoebox, and three weeks later it’s as long as the sofa.
    2 Murphy was the first dog I ever trained personally, and I was delighted at the enthusiasm with which he took to the newspaper.
  784. two
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
    Writing portion of the Grade 8 California English–Language Arts Standards Test has two strands/ reporting clusters: Writing Strategies and Written Conventions.
  785. brave
    possessing or displaying courage
    Their brave acts made the group one of the most famous. 2 In May 1863, the 54th Infantry Regiment, led by Colonel Robert Shaw, completed its training and headed into battle.
  786. money
    the most common medium of exchange
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  787. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
    Organization and Focus: Support theses or conclusions with analogies, paraphrases, quotations, opinions from authorities, comparisons, and similar devices. 8WS1.6
  788. precaution
    a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
    When spending time under direct sunlight, one must take precautions against ultraviolet (UV) rays.
  789. chart
    a visual display of data or information
    The following chart serves as a general guide.
  790. described
    represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
    Each of these strands/clusters is described below.
  791. underlie
    be underneath
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare the original text to a summary to determine whether the summary accurately captures the main ideas, includes critical details, and conveys the underlying meaning 2
    2.5
  792. resolve
    find a solution or answer
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: evaluate the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, parallel episodes, climax), the plot’s development, and the way in which conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved 3
    3.3
  793. need
    require or want
    Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed.8WS1.1
  794. prepare
    make ready or suitable or equip in advance
    D George’s childhood has prepared him for his future.
  795. climb up
    rise in rank or status
    He never climbed up on beds or chairs or sofas.
  796. panel
    sheet that forms a distinct section of something
    After collecting energy from the sun, huge panels store the solar power.
  797. gym
    athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
    A As our gym teacher states, “No one disputes the importance of outside activities.”
  798. quality
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something
    The selections in Recommended Readings in Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.
  799. listen
    hear with intention
    She never learned to read and write, but somehow she knew the good of reading and writing; she had learned how to listen and delight.
  800. percent
    a proportion in relation to a whole
    Because of her efforts, the death rate at the hospital dropped from 42 percent to
    2.2 percent.
    5 When Florence Nightingale returned from the Crimea, she was very ill.
  801. sonnet
    a verse form of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
    3.2
  802. scuffle
    fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
    But after a few noisy scuffles in which he knocked a picture off the wall, scratched the piano, and smashed a lamp, we just gave in—only to discover that, left to his own devices, he hopped up and down as delicately as a ballet dancer. 4 It’s not just our own dogs that bother me.
  803. peer
    look searchingly
    Document A Pro 1 The Supreme Court was absolutely correct to say it’s OK for students to grade one
    another’s homework, quizzes, and tests; in fact, it’s a great idea.
    2 By grading one another’s papers and seeing the problems their peers encounter, as well as their own, students double their exposure to the troubles that they may meet on future exams and tests.
  804. year
    the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
    Following the questions is a table that gives the correct answer for each question, the content standard that each question is measuring, and the year each question last appeared on the test.
  805. vote
    a choice made by counting people in favor of alternatives
    Vote for Laura
    Dear Glenview Junior High Student Body,
    1 In two weeks, we will be voting for student council president.
  806. help out
    be of help, as in a particular situation of need
    In 1855 the British Minister of War asked her to help out in a British hospital in Turkey during the Crimean War.
    4 Florence Nightingale agreed to go, and she spent three years in the Crimea.
  807. of a sudden
    happening unexpectedly
    I am sitting with a group in front of the fire when all of a sudden the large mutt of the host appears in the archway.
  808. newspaper
    a daily or weekly publication with articles and advertisements
    In addition, students read one million words annually on their own, including a good representation of narrative and expository text (e.g., classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, online information). 18
    2.1
  809. mailing
    mail sent by a sender at one time
    A You checked a box on the mailing label.
  810. chronological
    relating to or arranged according to the order of time
    A order of importance
    B comparison and contrast
    C problem and solution
    D chronological order
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  811. booster
    someone who is an active supporter and advocate
    A Laura’s mother is president of the athletic booster club and teaches social studies at a nearby high school.
  812. red light
    the signal to stop
    Once
    yellow
    lights
    Twice
    blue
    lights and sounds
    Three Times
    red
    lights
    , sounds, and vibrations
    Four Times
    black
    NO lights, sounds, or vibrations
    3.
  813. focus on
    center upon
    READING COMPREHENSION (FOCUS ON INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS): Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material.
  814. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
    They describe and connect the essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose.
  815. vibrate
    sound with resonance
    He had been in the midst of the great open place on winter nights when it was covered with snow and only the moon looked down at him; he had been there in the fall when bleak winds blew and on summer evenings when the air vibrated with the song of insects.
  816. grammatical
    of or pertaining to the rules that structure language
    Sentence Structure: Identify and use parallelism, including similar grammatical forms, in all written discourse to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis. 8WC1.3
  817. injure
    cause bodily harm to
    Sergeant William Carney, the flag bearer of the 54th, was severely injured as he carried the flag back to safety.
  818. unskilled
    not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency
    There was no training available in England because being a nurse was just an unpleasant, unskilled job.
  819. insect
    a small creature with six legs, a hard body, and two antennae
    The land becomes a wide green billiard table on which tiny human insects toil up and down.
    4 All through his boyhood and young manhood, George Willard had been in the habit of walking on Trunion Pike.
  820. in line
    awaiting something; especially something due
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  821. cut
    separate with or as if with an instrument
    Read and answer each question. 60 Which word is derived from the Latin root word meaning to cut?A contractB partialC sectionD junctionCSR00284.OSA
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  822. pickup
    the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places
    In a period of less than twelve months, Jackson jumped out of the back of a speeding pickup truck, ate a fourteen-pound bag of nonorganic garden fertilizer, and threw himself between the jaws of a hundred-and-fifty-pound Russian wolfhound.
    2 Jackson is only one of my dogs.
  823. adventure
    a wild and exciting undertaking
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  824. drag out
    last unnecessarily long
    You might never come out, might never7 get dragged out.
  825. times
    a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
    Releasing this sort of personal information should be avoided, especially by institutions that seek to provide a supportive environment conducive to mutual learning during essential years of human development.Adapted from THE NEW YORK TIMES UPFRONT, April 8, 2002.
  826. first
    preceding all others in time or space or degree
    First on the pages that follow are lists of the standards assessed on the Grade 8 English– Language Arts Test.
  827. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    Releasing this sort of personal information should be avoided, especially by institutions that seek to provide a supportive environment conducive to mutual learning during essential years of human development.Adapted from THE NEW YORK TIMES UPFRONT, April 8, 2002.
  828. tree
    a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
    “What most this wondrous beast is like Is mighty plain,” quoth he; “’Tis clear enough the Elephant 30 Is very like a tree!”
  829. recur
    happen or occur again
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: identify and analyze recurring themes (e.g., good versus evil) across traditional and contemporary works 1
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  830. listing
    the act of making an ordered array of items
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  831. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    It has a total area of only 63 square miles.
  832. football
    a team sport played with an oval or round ball
    She could see the value of pep rallies for football games; for example, she wanted other sports, clubs, and organizations to benefit from the spirit and encouragement our students show at pep rallies.
  833. baffle
    be a mystery or bewildering to
    What was even more baffling was how the people moved the creations, some of which weighed many tons.
  834. believe
    accept as true; take to be true
    CSR11835.077 43 The content of “Departure” reveals that the author probably believes that A young people should not leave their hometowns.
  835. available
    obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
    C available almost everywhere.
  836. prestigious
    having an excellent reputation; respected
    C The Medal of Honor is a prestigious award.
  837. respond
    show a reaction to something
    LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science.
  838. live out
    live out one's life; live to the end
    My father suggested that maybe the owner of the house might live out of town and not know the extent of the problem.
  839. criticism
    a serious examination and judgment of something
    Literary Criticism: analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author (Biographical Approach) 2

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  840. visitor
    someone who visits
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  841. brightness
    the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
    Brightness
    Shutter Speed (seconds)
    Indoors
    1/30 to 1/60
    Outdoors
    1/125 to 1/250
    Bright beach sands—snow-covered landscape
    1/500 to 1/1000
    In order to choose the correct shutter speed, you must consider two main factors: the brightness of the setting and the amount of movement in the subject.
  842. in vogue
    in the current fashion or style
    Originally published in Vogue.
  843. school board
    a board in charge of local public schools
    Dear Sebastian Valley School Board:
    1 Currently, school commences before most people even dream about waking up.
  844. Easter
    a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ
    Faces of Stone
    1 Easter Island is just a dot in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile.
  845. manual
    of or relating to the hands
    Structural Features of Informational Materials: compare and contrast the features and elements of consumer materials to gain meaning from documents (e.g., warranties, contracts, product information, instruction manuals) 2
    2.2
  846. tinkling
    like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
    In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song6 Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to belong7 To the old Sunday evenings at home, winter outside8 And hymns in the cozy parlor, the tinkling piano our guide.9
  847. fight
    be engaged in a contest or struggle
    Members of the 54th were not the first African Americans to fight.
  848. number one
    the first or highest in an ordering or series
    C Glenview Junior High has a strong history of achievement; in fact, we were number one in football last year.
  849. p.m.
    after noon
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  850. lemonade
    sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
    Though I’m a teenager, I confess that I too feel thrilled to receive a letter in the mail. (19) I love seeing my name written by hand on an envelope. (20) You make yourself a nice cuof cocoa or lemonade, sit down in a cozy place, open your letter, and enjoy everything that theperson put into those words just for you. (21) What a gift!CSL1P079
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  851. pocketbook
    a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
    In the car there was a man who had just invited Tom to go on a fishing trip to Sandusky Bay. He wanted to accept the invitation and talk over details. 9 George glanced up and down the car to be sure no one was looking, then took out his pocketbook and counted his money.
  852. lustily
    in a healthy manner
    His mouth was open and he snored lustily.
  853. frail
    physically weak
    My brain never loses
    A touch I bring:
    Frail of an eggshell,
    20 Pull of a string,
    Beat of a pulse
    That tells me life
    Thumps in a person
    But not in a knife.
    25 Signs that say:
    “Please do not touch,”
    Disappoint me
    Very much.
  854. cave in
    the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
    Aunt Charlotte Saidby Kim R. Stafford1 Rosemary, this story my daddy2 told me when I was your age: Down3 by the caves in the canyon his father4 said to him, “Don’t ever go in.
  855. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
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  856. solar system
    the sun with the celestial bodies that revolve around it
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  857. relaxing
    affording physical or mental rest
    • DRIVING A CAR• WALKING TO THE STORE• PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND• RELAXING AT THE BEACH OR POOL• PARTICIPATING IN OUTDOOR SPORTS OR RECREATION
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  858. line
    a length between two points
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  859. grandmother
    the mother of your father or mother
     
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    by N. Scott Momaday
    My grandmother was a storyteller; she knew her ...
  860. specific
    stated explicitly or in detail
    CSR13108.123
    59 How is the purpose of Document B different
    from the purpose of Document A?
    A Document B gives specific instructions on avoiding damage from the sun.
  861. enlistment
    the act of enlisting (as in a military service)
    Word of the courageous acts of these Union soldiers spread throughout the northern states and led to a great increase in the enlistment of African Americans.
  862. correctly
    in an accurate manner
    In this sentence, the word instead does not correctly link ideas.
  863. death rate
    the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year
    Because of her efforts, the death rate at the hospital dropped from 42 percent to
    2.2 percent.
    5 When Florence Nightingale returned from the Crimea, she was very ill.
  864. take
    get into one's hands
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  865. squeezing
    the act of gripping and pressing firmly
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  866. tingling
    a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles
    Pianoby D. H. Lawrence1 Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me:2 Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see3 A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings4 And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings.5
  867. quick
    moving rapidly and lightly
    Game Two with a red star.CSR00514.054 39 Rocket Ball could best be described as a game ofA common sense.B quick response.C strength.D knowledge.CSR00524.054
    
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  868. dialect
    the usage or vocabulary characteristic of a group of people
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: identify significant literary devices (e.g., metaphor, symbolism, dialect, irony) that define a writer’s style and use those elements to interpret the work 3
    3.7
  869. wildness
    an intractably barbarous or uncultivated state of nature
    But the Shepherd whistles, twice for right and once for left,
    20 and the dog holds back, bringing order out of her own wildness, serving the man’s need.
  870. within
    on the inside
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: use word meanings within the appropriate context and show ability to verify those meanings by definition, restatement, example, comparison, or contrast 5
    2.0
  871. strong
    having strength or power greater than average or expected
    D with strong feeling.
  872. camera
    equipment for taking photographs
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  873. skid
    a plank used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
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  874. accurately
    strictly correctly
    Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: compare the original text to a summary to determine whether the summary accurately captures the main ideas, includes critical details, and conveys the underlying meaning 2
    2.5
  875. gradation
    relative position in a ranked series
    Beginning with 1000, each shutter speed gradation is approximately twice the preceding speed.
  876. decide
    reach, make, or come to a conclusion about something
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  877. may
    thorny shrub of a small tree having white to scarlet flowers
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  878. more
    greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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  879. the Flood
    (Biblical) the great deluge that is said in the Book of Genesis to have occurred in the time of Noah; it was brought by God upon the earth because of the wickedness of human beings
    The glamour11 Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast12 Down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child for the past.[Public
  880. progress
    the act of moving forward, as toward a goal
    Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed.8WS1.1
  881. climax
    the highest point of anything
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: evaluate the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, parallel episodes, climax), the plot’s development, and the way in which conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved 3
    3.3
  882. embarrass
    cause to feel self-conscious
    This can be very embarrassing and cause unfair judgment by one’s colleagues.
  883. style
    how something is done or how it happens
    Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: identify significant literary devices (e.g., metaphor, symbolism, dialect, irony) that define a writer’s style and use those elements to interpret the work 3
    3.7
  884. fun
    activities that are enjoyable or amusing
    • DRIVING A CAR• WALKING TO THE STORE• PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND• RELAXING AT THE BEACH OR POOL• PARTICIPATING IN OUTDOOR SPORTS OR RECREATION
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  885. close in
    advance or converge on
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  886. infer
    conclude by reasoning
    Vocabulary and Concept Development: analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases 2
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  887. demonstrate
    give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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  888. pause
    stop an action temporarily
    Press START/PAUSE two times to begin play.
  889. irritate
    cause annoyance in
    If the skin becomes irritated or a rash develops, discontinue use immediately.
  890. subordination
    the state of being lower in rank to something
    Sentence Structure: Use subordination, coordination, apposition, and other devices to indicate clearly the relationship between ideas. 8WC1.4
  891. baffling
    hard to comprehend, solve, or believe
    What was even more baffling was how the people moved the creations, some of which weighed many tons.
  892. will
    the capability of conscious choice and decision
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  893. accomplish
    achieve with effort
    A to tell a story about a childhood experience B to capture a feeling from the past C to debate whether childhood or adulthood is better D to describe a person who was important in the life of a child CSR10200.098 3 In lines 11 and 12 of “Piano,” the words “my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance” mean that the speaker feels A proud of what he has accomplished.
  894. help
    give assistance; be of service
    D how customer representatives will help you.
  895. civil war
    a war between factions in the same country
    Clarisse Jones
    Social Studies
    Ms. Montoya
    May 9, 2003
    The Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment 1 In 1863, Governor John Andrew of Massachusetts made an important decision when he allowed African-American men to enlist as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Some of these new enlistees was assigned to the 54th Infantry Regiment.
  896. swelling
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
    Besides the blistering, swelling, and pain associated with sunburn, ultraviolet rays may cause long-term skin damage.
  897. academic
    associated with an educational institution
    All questions on the California Standards Tests are evaluated by committees of content experts, including teachers and administrators, to ensure their appropriateness for measuring the California academic content standards in Grade 8 English–Language Arts.
  898. feel
    be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
    D with strong feeling.
  899. umbrella
    a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
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  900. lyric
    of or relating to poetry that expresses emotion
    Structural Features of Literature: determine and articulate the relationship among the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry (e.g., ballad, lyric, couplet, epic, elegy, ode, sonnet) 2
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  901. Shaw
    British playwright ; founder of the Fabian Society
    Their brave acts made the group one of the most famous. 2 In May 1863, the 54th Infantry Regiment, led by Colonel Robert Shaw, completed its training and headed into battle.
  902. short-term
    relating to or extending over a limited period
    According to a report entitled “Are Students Getting Enough Sleep?” from a recent edition of Sebastian Valley Times, “sleepiness decreases concentration, reduces short-term memory, and causes bad moods.”
    4 Researchers have learned that teens routinely fall asleep and wake up later than adults.
  903. many
    a large number of the persons or things being discussed
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