1. Chapters 21-25 RL 5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text.

2.  But you can’t substantiate any of your claims, or explain how this fits with Clifton Village closing down.  substantiate – to give proof or show evidence  Who could help you substantiate a story you were telling your parents?

3.  We can’t use vague allegations like this. Can’t you tell us anything else?  What text clues helped you figure out the meaning of the word?  vague – not clearly stated

4.  The reporters were staring at her. She realized she was beginning to weave.  weave – to move from side to side  What might make a person weave?

5.  Then Chester Seward emerged with a rifle firm in his grasp.  emerged – rose, appeared, or became known  What could emerge from the ocean?

6.  Determine the meaning of the following word.  Jessie tried to distract herself by listening to the sounds of the hospital: nurses conferring in the halls, carts with squeaky wheels rolling down the corridor,...”  conferring – discussing something in order to make a decision

7.  They said the human race would be eternally indebted…I’m so sorry.”  indebted – owing something to someone or something  What might cause you to be indebted to someone?

8.  They’re beginning to ask all sorts of questions, though, about whether the adults in Clifton were suffering mass delusion—like maybe they were free to go, but because they didn’t think they were free, they’re not responsible for their actions.”  delusion – a belief that is not true  Could a delusion be dangerous?

9.  Why was there a diphtheria epidemic?  epidemic – affecting a large number of individuals in an area at the same time  What can we do to avoid an epidemic of an illness?

10.  She couldn’t say their names without a quiver in her voice.  quiver - to shake or tremble  What is something that might  make you quiver ?

11.  She still didn’t have her full strength back after the sickness, and her legs trembled a little from the exertion.  exertion – physical or mental effort  Show how you would feel after a lot of exertion.