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    CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades:
    Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
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    Presidents' Day Definition Match #1 -- myVocabulary.com

    Directions:
    The Presidents' Day vocabulary matching puzzle includes proper definitions of 11 words. Use the pull down Select bar to choose the correct letter match.
    When you hit Submit, you will get back the correct Presidents' Day vocabulary matching puzzle answers as well as the percentage score for correct answers.
    Clue:
    This Presidents' Day vocabulary word list comes from the Presidents' Day activities on the homepage. In addition to this Definition Match activity, myvocabulary.com also offers an Interactive Puzzle, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Word Search and Crossword with 22 words.
    You have permission to make a copy for further vocabulary study at home or in the classroom.
    Word List
     
    1) charisma
    2) dedication
    3) ethical
    4) character
    5) equality
    6) insightful
    7) inspirational
    8) audacious
    9) assassination
    10) courageous
    11) debate
    Definition List
     
    A)  Murder, especially of a prominent person; the killing of a politically important person (noun)
    B)  Moral excellence and strength; notable trait or characteristic (noun)
    C)  Personal magnetism enabling an individual to influence and/or attract people (adjective)
    D)  Possessing the quality of mind or spirit to face difficulty, danger or pain without fear; brave (adjective)
    E)  To take part in a verbal discussion; to engage in formal argument with opposing positions (verb)
    F)  Act of devoting wholly to a purpose or special use; inscription to a person or book (noun)
    G)  Dealing with rules of conduct, morals, practice or standards (adjective)
    H)  Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless (adjective)
    I)  The state or quality of having the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another (noun)
    J)  Stimulation of emotions or intellect; divine guidance and influence (noun)
    K)  Displaying penetrating mental vision or discernment, esp. through intuitive understanding (adjective)

    Presidents' Day Definition Match #2 -- myVocabulary.com

    Directions:
    The Presidents' Day vocabulary matching puzzle includes definitions. Use the pull down Select bar to choose the correct letter match.
    When you hit Submit, you will get back the correct answers as well as the percentage score for correct answers for the Presidents' Day vocabulary matching puzzle
    Clue:
    This Presidents' Day vocabulary word list comes from the Presidents' Day activities. In addition to this Definition Match, myvocabulary.com also offers an Interactive Puzzle, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Word Search and a Crossword.
    You have permission to make a copy for further vocabulary study.
    Word List
     
    1) tribute
    2) trustworthy
    3) perseverance
    4) slavery
    5) tolerance
    6) integrity
    7) patriotism
    8) segregation
    9) visionary
    10) responsibility
    11) orator
    Definition List
     
    A)  Uncompromising adherence to right moral and ethical conduct or principles; honesty (noun)
    B)  Someone noted for skill and power in effective public speaking (noun)
    C)  Devoted love, support and defense of one's country; national loyalty (noun)
    D)  The act or fact of sticking to a purpose, aim or course of action (noun)
    E)  State or instance of being accountable (something within power) or having the capacity for moral decisions (noun)
    F)  The act of dividing from, cutting off or setting apart; isolation; a requirement of separation, often with force (noun)
    G)  The state or practice of people being held in servitude as the property of another; the practice of owning people (noun)
    H)  A fair attitude, sympathy or indulgence towards those whose race, religion, nationality or beliefs differ from one's own (noun)
    I)  A testimonial, compliment or gift given as an expression of gratitude or esteem (noun)
    J)  Deserving of confidence or reliance on the integrity, strength or ability of a person; reliable (adjective)
    K)  A person of unusually keen foresight or imagination (noun)