125 Words Every 6th Grader Should Know: List 6

By midday Jonas’s absence would become apparent, and would be a cause for serious concern. The Giver

The book is split into five parts, which proceed roughly in reverse chronological order, beginning in the nineteen-forties and stretching back to the eighteenth century. The New Yorker (Oct 9, 2019)

You wouldn’t believe the amount of chaos and commotion six brothers could create. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

To be most effective, she felt, her actions must be seen as a response to an important national issue, not just a local controversy. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights

“I was concerned that he would diminish his impact, rather than increase it.” New York Times (Jan 30, 2020)

Around your home, move flammable materials like dried leaves and needles, gas and propane containers and firewood away from all structures. Salon (Jul 1, 2021)

A sudden blast of frigid air hits us from the east, and she shivers. Things Not Seen

There is no atmosphere surrounding the moon to produce clouds or smog, so our view was impaired only by darkness. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story

Osh was known for such predictions, most of which came true. Beyond the Bright Sea

Now I discovered that there was inequality and prejudice in this country that I had already come to love. The Boy on the Wooden Box

Each number represented something different: the six, a ship; the five, a captain; and the four, a crew. The Reader

Connor gave me a stern look, like he was my dad. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

She was nice enough—frank, sincere, and sympathetic. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution

Most of the windows on the second floor had been broken by unruly students or in after-hours fights. Anger Is a Gift

Their height is variable, ranging between two and four feet of our measure. The Fellowship of the Ring