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  • Common Core alignment to a Themed Puzzles is to 3 key phrases: "Grade Level", "Particular Topic" and "Grade-Relevant Text or Subject Area". CCSS Alignment Strand for Specific Grades:
    CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades:
    Greek & Latin Roots: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4b+c, 3.4b+c, 4.4b, 5.b, 6.4b, 7.4b, 8.4b, 9-10.4b, 11-12.4b
    Grade Level: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4, 3.4, 4.4, 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9-10.4, 11-12.4
    Particular Topic: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 4.6. 5.6, 6.6, 7.6, 8.6, 9-10.6, 11-12.6
    Grade & Subject-Relevant Text: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers:
    (Reading: Informational Text) RI.2.4, RI.3.4, RI.4.4. RI.5.4, RI.6.4, RI.7.4, RI.8.4, RI.9-10.4, RI.11-12.4
    (Reading: Literature) RL.2.4, RL.3.4, RL.4.4. RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.4


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    1) Character Emotions - Grades 6-8, Interactive Puzzle -- myvocabulary.com

    Directions:
    By using the Latin roots or word parts, the vocabulary definition, part of speech and the Character Emotions & Moods vocabulary word list you will solve the Interactive Word Puzzle.
    The Latin roots and their meanings: BELL = war; CEPT = take, seize, hold; FI/FID = faith, trust; FLICT = strike, dash; HOST = an enemy; JECT = throw, cast; MOT = move; PASS/PAT = suffer, feel, endure; QUIS = seek, ask; SENT = feel, think, perceive.

    When you hit Submit, you will get back the correct definition match answers, a percentage score for correct answers and a sentence.
    Clue:
    In addition to the Character Emotions & Moods vocabulary word list of 10 words, www.myvocabulary.com also provides a Fill-in-the-Blank word activity, a Definition Match puzzle and a True or False activity. You have permission to print Character Emotions & Moods word puzzles for study at home or in classes.
    Vocabulary Word List:
    Character Emotions & Moods, Grades 6-8 word list:
    belligerent, compassionate, conflicted, defiant, dejected, hostile, inquisitive, motivated, perceptive, sentimental

    Character Emotions - Grades 6-8, Interactive Puzzle -- myvocabulary.com

    1)  Waging war; showing or willingness to fight (adjective)
    Root BELL = war

    2)  Sorrow or pity felt by the suffering or misfortune of another: showing sympathy (noun)
    Root PASS/PAT = suffer, feel, endure

    3)  Battling, clashing or struggling about disagreement between ideas or interests (adjective)
    Root FLICT = strike, dash

    4)  Disposed to resist, challenge or oppose; bold (adjective)
    Root FI/FID = faith, trust

    5)  Sad; cast down: depressed (adjective)
    Root JECT = throw, cast

    6)  Marked by open antagonism: really unfriendly; belonging to or relating to an enemy (adjective)
    Root HOST = an enemy

    7)  Being habitually curious esp. about affairs of others; given to asking questions or investigating (adjective)
    Root QUIS = seek, ask

    8)  Giving or influencing a person a reason to do something (adjective)
    Root MOT = move

    9)  Capable of or showing keen awareness or observation; having insight; understanding gained through the senses (adjective)
    Root CEPT = take, seize, hold

    10)  Resulting from feeling rather than reason or thought; influenced strongly by emotions of affection (adjective)
    Root SENT = feel, think, perceive

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    2) Character Emotions, Grades 3-5, Interactive Puzzle -- myVocabulary.com

    Directions:
    By using the Latin roots or word parts, the vocabulary definition, part of speech and the Character EMOTIONS & MOODS vocabulary word list you will solve the Interactive Word Puzzle.
    The Latin roots and their meanings: CURR = care, attention, concern; FECT = make, do act; GRAT = thankful, pleasing; LUCT = wrestle, struggle; NEG = deny; PAT = suffer, feel, observe; PRESS = press, strain; TEN = hold, keep; TURB = disturb, drive; VOT = vow, a wish;

    When you hit Submit, you will get back the correct definition match answers, a percentage score for correct answers and a sentence.
    Clue:
    In addition to the Character EMOTIONS & MOODS vocabulary word list of 10 words, www.myvocabulary.com also provides a Fill-in-the-Blank word activity, a Definition Match puzzle and a True or False activity. You have permission to print Character Emotions & Moods word puzzles for study at home or in classes.
    Vocabulary Word List:
    Character Emotions & Moods, Grade 3-5 word list:
    affectionate, content, curious, depressed, devoted, disturbed, grateful, impatient, negative, reluctant

    Character Emotions, Grades 3-5, Interactive Puzzle -- myVocabulary.com

    1)  Caring or having tender feelings toward someone or something (adjective)
    Root FECT = make, do, act

    2)  Being pleased and satisfied (adjective)
    Root TEN = hold, keep

    3)  Eager desire to learn or observe; being unusual: odd (adjective)
    Root CURR = care, attention, concern:

    4)  Sad or discouraged; suffering; pressing down; low in spirits (adjective)
    Root PRESS = press, strain

    5)  Dedicated to a purpose: loving, loyal (adjective)
    Root VOT = vow, a wish

    6)  Upsetting; worrying; distracting due to worry, conflict or strain (adjective)
    Root TURB = disturb, drive

    7)  A feeling or show of thanks; a giving of pleasure or comfort; appreciation of benefits received (noun)
    Root GRAT = thankful, pleasing

    8)  Not waiting comfortably for someone or something; restless or irritated by delay; eagerly anticipating (adjective)
    Root PAT = suffer, feel, observe

    9)  Emphasizing the bad side of person, situation or thing; not positive or constructive; less than zero (adjective)
    Root NEG = deny

    10)  Showing doubt or unwillingness (adjective)
    Root LUCT = wrestle, struggle

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