Week 1 Trivia

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Alabama

ELA21.1.11 — Utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, make connections to previously learned words, and relate new words to background knowledge.
ELA21.1.12 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words and phrases in discussions and/or text.
ELA21.K.19 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in discussions and/or text.

Alaska

L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
L.VA.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college- and career-readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Arizona

2.L.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
3.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night, we went looking for them).
2.L.5.a — Identify real‐life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Arkansas

2.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
5.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.

California

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Colorado

RWC20-GR.1-S.1-GLE.1-EO.b — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RWC20-GR.2-S.1-GLE.1-EO.c — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.
RWC20-GR.2-S.2-GLE.3-EO.e.i — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (for example: describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Connecticut

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Delaware

L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.3.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we went looking for them).
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Florida

ELA.K.V.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
ELA.K.C.4.1 — Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.

Georgia

ELAGSE1SL2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELAGSEKL6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
ELAGSEKSL2 — Confirm understanding of written texts read aloud or information presented orally or through media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

Hawaii

K-12.L.R.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
K-12.SL.2 — Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Idaho

1.RS.DR.2 — Read or listen to a series of texts organized around a variety of conceptually related topics to build knowledge about the world.
1.VD.AV.3 — With support as needed, acquire and use general academic and content-specific words gained through conversations, reading, and listening to texts.
1.VD.WB.1a — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
1.RC.TE.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in texts heard or read.

Illinois

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Indiana

1.CC.4 — Ask and answer questions about key details in what is read, heard, or viewed to demonstrate comprehension. (E)
K.CC.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. (E)
2.CC.4 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says to clarify comprehension, gather information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue. (E)

Iowa

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about the main topic and key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.1.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
L2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Kansas

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.K.8 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and through being read to.
SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

Kentucky

L.1.4.d — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships.
L.2.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.

Louisiana

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

Maine

SL.2.1.a — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L.5.2.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
SL.2.K.a — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details to seek help if something is not understood.

Maryland

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.3.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we went looking for them).

Massachusetts

CCR.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge.
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, activities in the grade 1 curriculum, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., because) to signal simple relationships. (See grade 1 Reading Literature Standard 4 and Reading Informational Text Standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 1 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)

Michigan

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

Minnesota

1.1.8.2 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases in informational text.
2.3.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issues.

Mississippi

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

Missouri

2.R.1.B.h — using conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases
2.SL.2.A.a — demonstrating active listening, according to classroom expectations
3.R.1.B.i — using conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases

Montana

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Nevada

L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
L.3.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we went looking for them).
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

New Hampshire

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
SS.GE.4.3.4 — Recognize the components and distribution of ecosystems, e.g., the location of certain plants and animals or the food chain. (Themes: C: People, Places and Environment)

New Jersey

L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.1.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.

New Mexico

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.3.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we went looking for them).

New York

1SL2 — Develop and answer questions about key details in diverse texts and formats.
2L5a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
1L5b — Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
KSL3 — Develop and answer questions to clarify what the speaker says.

North Carolina

SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.1.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.

North Dakota

5.C.6 — Engage in a range of discussions using active listening skills, posing and responding to specific questions to clarify information.
5.F.11 — Acquire and use grade-level vocabulary, clarifying the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in the text, choosing from a range of strategies.

Ohio

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.3.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night, we went looking for them).
CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
K.LS.2 — Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

Oklahoma

1.4.R.5 — Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and apply vocabulary in new situations.
3.4.R.5 — Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and apply vocabulary in various contexts.

Oregon

1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
1.SL.3 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
1.L.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships.

Pennsylvania

CC.1.5.K.B — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
CC.1.2.2.J — Acquire and use grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases.
7.1.3.B — Identify and locate places and regions.
CC.1.2.2.K — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade- level reading and content, choosing from a range of strategies and tools.

Rhode Island

L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, activities in the grade 2 curriculum, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe. (See grade 2 Reading Literature standard 4 and Reading Informational Text standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 2 Writing standard 5 and Speaking and Listening standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)
CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
L.3.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships. (See grade 3 Reading Literature standard 4 and Reading informational Text standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 3 Writing standard 5 and Speaking and Listening standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)

South Carolina

ELA.1.AOR.8.1 — Determine the effectiveness of an author’s use of words and phrases in literary, informational, and multimedia texts: a. ask and answer questions about words and phrases to determine their meaning; b. sort words and phrases into categories (e.g., apple, fruit and carrot, vegetable) to develop an understanding of word relationships; and c. define words by their category and simple attributes (e.g., an owl is a bird that flies).
ELA.1.C.9.1 — Listen to others to ask and answer questions on a topic.
ELA.K.C.9.1 — Ask and answer questions in conversation on a topic.

South Dakota

3.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
3.SL.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
3.L.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

Tennessee

2.FL.VA.7.c — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe.
3.SL.CC.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
3.FL.VA.7.b.ii — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.

Texas

1.7F — respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
2.7F — respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.
K.1A — listen actively and ask questions to understand information and answer questions using multi-word responses;

Utah

1.SL.2 — Speak clearly and audibly while expressing thoughts, emotions, and ideas while asking and answering questions.
2.SL.2 — Speak clearly and audibly while asking and answering questions about a topic and key details.

Vermont

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.3.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we went looking for them).
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).

Washington

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
CCRA.SL.2 — Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Washington, D.C.

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
SL.3.3 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

West Virginia

ELA.1.31 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELA.2.32 — Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

Wisconsin

ELA.1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
L4 — Demonstrate an ability to collaboratively and independently build vocabulary knowledge when encountering unknown words including cultural, general academic, and discipline-specific terms and phrases; use vocabulary appropriate to the context and situation.
ELA.2.L.3.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are juicy).

Wyoming

CCRA.L.6 — Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).