The word 'ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. Use this information to write a sentence using the word 'ephemeral' to describe a butterfly's life.

Sentences will vary but should demonstrate an understanding of 'ephemeral' as something that lasts for a very short time, such as: 'The butterfly's life is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks.'

In the sentence, 'Despite the arduous climb, the hikers reached the summit,' what does 'arduous' suggest about the climb?

The word 'arduous' suggests that the climb was difficult and required a lot of effort.

The word 'ubiquitous' means seeming to be everywhere. Describe a real-world example of something that could be described as 'ubiquitous' and explain why.

Answers will vary but should provide a valid example of something widespread and commonly encountered, such as: 'Cell phones are ubiquitous because almost everyone owns one and uses it frequently.'

Read the following paragraph: 'The old house was filled with an eerie silence. Shadows danced in the corners, and a chilling draft swept through the rooms. An inexplicable feeling of unease settled over us as we explored.' What does 'inexplicable' mean in this context?

'Inexplicable' means something that cannot be explained or understood.

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Context Clues

Name: Context Clues
Author: Insta~Lesson

7th GradeELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Week 1 Vocabulary (7th Grade)

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“The video describes a 'skirmish' as a fight or argument. Using this context, what do you think it means if someone says, 'The siblings had a brief skirmish over who got to use the tablet first'?”

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