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Common Core State Standard
LS.CCS.4/5/6 Grades 3-12: Students are asked to determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words through multiple choice vocabulary quizzes. Quizzes are designed to help students demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in words, acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words, and gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Students are then asked to find the words within the newspaper and copy the sentence for context to its overall meaning or function in a sentence.
This Week's Word In The News 

SUBPOENA

DEFINITION:
A legal document that commands a person or entity to testify as a witness at a specified time and place.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Workers at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club, have reportedly been subpoenaed in the investigation into his keeping of classified documents at the property.
, 03/20/2023

Words in the News Quiz
5 Middle School Words

Click on the correct answer in the quiz below.
Then see if you can find the word in your newspaper -- the print edition, the website or the digital edition and copy the sentence for context. NOTE: High School words are much harder to find!


1. Bandolier

An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

To take in by elaborate methods of deceit

Of, relating to, or occurring in the night

Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles


2. Ozone

Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles

The branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals.

An unstable, poisonous allotrope of oxygen.

The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.


3. Boycott

Enforced isolation or restriction of free movement imposed to prevent the spread of contagious disease.

Any of various relatively small sailing or motor-driven vessels used for pleasure cruises or racing.

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.

To abstain from or act together in abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with as an expression of protest or disfavor or as a means of coercion


4. Jovial

Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd

A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.

Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.

One that speaks for, represents, or advocates


5. Delegate

The method or result of concealing personnel or equipment from an enemy by making them appear to be part of the natural surroundings

The main character in a drama or other literary work.

A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.

To stress or emphasize; intensify


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