Week 13 Trivia

Ages 5–9 · 5 minutes · Science, Geography

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.6 — 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 (e.g., because).
L.3.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

Alabama

ELA21.1.12 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words and phrases in discussions and/or text.
ELA21.2.15 — Utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, making connections to previously learned words and relating new words to background knowledge.
ELA21.2.19 — Identify new vocabulary and the use of word meanings in text to establish real-life connections.

Arizona

K.L.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
1.L.5.c — Identify real‐life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
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 (e.g., because).

Arkansas

2.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
K.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
2.RC.5.RF — Use background knowledge and details, including illustrations, charts, and graphs, to make predictions and inferences about what happens in a text.

California

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, 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.b — Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).

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.K-S.1-GLE.2-EO.f — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (for example: note places at school that are colorful).
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.1-EO.b.i — Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Connecticut

L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
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, 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).

Delaware

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, 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.b — Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).

Florida

ELA.1.V.1.3 — Identify and use picture clues, context clues, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words.
ELA.K.V.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content.

Georgia

ELAGSE1L5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
ELAGSE2L5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
ELAGSE2L6 — 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).

Idaho

1.ODC.OC.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
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.WB.1 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies:
2.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. (These texts should be at a range of complexity levels so students can read the texts independently, with peers, or with modest support.)
2.RC.WB.2a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe weather that is freezing or windy).

Illinois

L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.6 — 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 (e.g., because).
L.3.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

Indiana

3.CC.5 — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
2.RC.12 — Identify relationships among words, including common synonyms and antonyms, and simple, multiple-meaning words (e.g., change, duck). (E)

Iowa

L2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L2.6 — 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.3.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

Kentucky

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.
L.2.4.f — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe.
L.3.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.

Louisiana

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, 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).
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.

Maine

L.5.2.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.5.3.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).
L.6.3.a — 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).

Maryland

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, 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.b — Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).

Massachusetts

L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, activities in the kindergarten curriculum, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
L.K.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).
L.K.5.d — Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings.

Michigan

L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.6 — 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 (e.g., because).
L.1.5.d — Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.

Minnesota

0.3.1.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media (e.g., poems, rhymes, songs) by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
1.1.8.2 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases in informational text.

Mississippi

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).
L.3.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

Missouri

2.R.1.B.h — using conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases
K.R.2.A.g — ask and answer questions about unknown words in text

Montana

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.3.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).
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.

Nebraska

LA.2.V.2.a — Ask and answer questions about key words and phrases to determine their meaning.
LA.1.V.2.c — Ask and answer questions about key words and phrases to determine their meaning.

Nevada

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, 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.3.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

New Jersey

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, 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 — Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

New Mexico

L.1.6 — 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 (e.g., because).
L.K.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).
L.1.5 — With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

New York

2L5a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
2L6 — 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).
3L6 — Acquire and accurately use conversational, general academic, and content-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we went out for dessert).

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.
RI.1.4 — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.

North Dakota

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.
5.R.1 — Comprehend information during and after listening to a grade-level text.
5.C.6 — Engage in a range of discussions using active listening skills, posing and responding to specific questions to clarify information.

Ohio

L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
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 — Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Oklahoma

2.4.R.2 — Students will use context clues to determine the meaning of words.

Oregon

1.L.5c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
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.
1.L.5d — Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner and adjectives differing in intensity by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.

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.

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.)
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.).

South Carolina

ELA.K.AOR.7.1 — Determine the meaning of known and unknown words and phrases, choosing from an array of strategies: a. ask and answer questions about words and phrases to determine their meaning; and b. use words and phrases acquired through conversations, being read to, and responding to texts.
ELA.K.C.9.1 — Ask and answer questions in conversation on a topic.
ELA.1.C.9.1 — Listen to others to ask and answer questions on a topic.

South Dakota

1.L.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
2.L.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).

Tennessee

2.FL.VA.7.b.i — Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
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.
1.FL.VA.7.b.iii — 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

2.SL.2 — Speak clearly and audibly while asking and answering questions about a topic and key details.

Vermont

L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.6 — 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 (e.g., because).
L.3.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

Virginia

2.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of new words or phrases acquired through conversations and literature.
2.RV.1.H — Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
2.RI.3.A — Use prior (experience) and background (content) knowledge as context for new learning.

Washington

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, 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.b — Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).

Washington, D.C.

L.2.5.a — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy).
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.3.5.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

West Virginia

ELA.1.39 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
ELA.1.40.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
ELA.3.40.b — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).

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.
ELA.K.L.3.a — Ask and answer questions about unknown words.
ELA.1.L.3.c — Act out or define shades of meanings with verbs of differing manner (e.g., peek, scowl) and adjectives (e.g., gigantic, large).

Wyoming

L.1.5.c — Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.6 — 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 (e.g., because).
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).