Lexicon Quest Worksheet
Grade 6 ELA Vocabulary Mastery File
LEXICON QUEST WORKSHEET
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Target Word Bank
11 Target Terms
bravado noun
characterize verb
conflict noun
facetious adj.
inference noun
insightful adj.
irate adj.
motivation noun
ponder verb
reveal verb
revelation noun
PART 1
Precise Definitions
Write the letter of the correct definition in each blank
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irate (adj.)
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bravado (n.)
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inference (n.)
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ponder (v.)
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facetious (adj.)
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revelation (n.)
A. A bold, boastful display of courage intended to impress others or mask fear.
B. Extremely angry, furious, or enraged.
C. To weigh in the mind; think deeply and deliberately about a decision.
D. A logical conclusion drawn from evidence, clues, and prior knowledge.
E. Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate, sarcastic humor.
F. A dramatic, surprising disclosure of a truth that was previously hidden.
PART 2
Context Clue Completions
Complete each sentence using the 5 remaining word bank terms
Available Terms: characterize motivation insightful reveal conflict
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The author chose to the detective as observant and patient, describing how he quietly scrutinized every footprint in the mud.
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Understanding the villain's hidden revealed that he wasn't acting out of pure malice, but out of a desperate desire to protect his family.
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Maya offered an exceptionally comment during class, pointing out a subtle theme of forgiveness that no one else had noticed.
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The stage illusionist refused to how the locked trunk unlocked itself, insisting that the mystery was part of the enchantment.
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The main dramatic in the novel erupted when the two best friends were forced to compete against one another for the final robotics trophy.
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DEEP DIVE & APPLICATION
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PART 3
Word Study: Forms & Nuances
Compare related terms and distinct meanings
Word Family Focus: reveal (verb: to make known or display) vs. revelation (noun: the striking realization or sudden disclosure itself).
12. Fill in the blanks with the correct form (reveal or revelation):
a. The shocking discovery at the courthouse came as an unexpected to the jury.
b. The museum guide slowly lifted the protective velvet cloth to the ancient golden mask.
13. What is the crucial difference between showing genuine courage and showing bravado?
PART 4
Literary Scenario Analysis
Apply vocabulary concepts to real scenarios
Scenario A: After losing the championship game by one point due to a missed penalty call, Coach Ramirez kicked the bench, slammed his clipboard against the gym wall, and refused to shake the referee's hand.
- Which vocabulary word best describes Coach Ramirez's emotional state?
One action that proves this:
Scenario B: While working on a delicate science experiment, Liam drops a glass beaker that shatters everywhere. Instead of helping sweep it up, Ethan smirks and quips, "Great job testing gravity, genius!"
- Ethan is being . Why is this tone unhelpful during an emergency?
Scenario C: Before choosing whether to attend art camp or soccer camp this summer, Sofia sat quietly on her porch for two hours weighing the pros and cons of each pathway.
- Sofia took time to her options before making a responsible decision.
PART 5
Sentence Synthesis Challenge
Create an original contextual sentence
17. Write one original sentence that connects at least two vocabulary words (such as conflict, insightful, inference, or motivation). Provide context clues showing you understand their meanings.
Checklist: □ Uses 2+ target words □ Strong context clues □ Complete 6th-grade sentence
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Lexicon Quest • Grade 6 ELA Vocabulary Total Score: _____ / 25 pts
Lexicon Quest Spanish Worksheet
6.º Grado Español Expediente de Vocabulario
MISIÓN LÉXICA: HOJA DE TRABAJO
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Banco de Palabras Objetivo
11 Términos Académicos
bravuconería sust.
caracterizar verbo
conflicto sust.
socarrón adj.
inferencia sust.
perspicaz adj.
iracundo adj.
motivación sust.
ponderar verbo
revelar verbo
revelación sust.
PARTE 1
Definiciones Precisas
Escribe la letra de la definición correspondiente en cada espacio
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iracundo (adj.)
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bravuconería (sust.)
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inferencia (sust.)
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ponderar (verbo)
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socarrón (adj.)
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revelación (sust.)
A. Alarde o despliegue arrogante de valentía para impresionar a otros u ocultar el miedo.
B. Extremadamente enfadado, lleno de furia o cólera profunda.
C. Evaluar, sopesar y pensar detenidamente sobre algo antes de tomar una decisión.
D. Conclusión lógica deducida a partir de pistas, evidencias y conocimientos previos.
E. Que se comporta con ironía burlona o humor jocoso e inapropiado ante un asunto serio.
F. Descubrimiento o manifestación sorprendente de una verdad que estaba oculta.
PARTE 2
Pistas de Contexto en Oraciones
Completa cada enunciado usando los 5 términos restantes
Términos Disponibles: caracterizar motivación perspicaz revelar conflicto
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El autor decidió al detective como una persona sumamente paciente y atenta, describiendo cómo examinaba con calma cada huella dejada en el fango.
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Descubrir la verdadera del personaje antagonista demostró que no actuaba por simple maldad, sino por un deseo desesperado de proteger a su hermana.
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Maya aportó un comentario muy durante el debate, destacando un tema sutil sobre la empatía en el que nadie más se había fijado.
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El mago del espectáculo se negó categóricamente a el secreto tras la desaparición de la caja dorada, asegurando que el misterio era la esencia de su arte.
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El principal del relato estalló cuando los dos mejores amigos tuvieron que enfrentarse entre sí por el campeonato escolar.
