Vocabulary Inference Exit Ticket

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📖 Part 1: Reading Passage

Read the following passage carefully:

The koromiko plant, known for its vibrant green leaves and delicate flowers, thrives in the coastal regions of New Zealand. This hardy shrub can grow up to 2 meters tall and is often found in sandy soils. The koromiko's flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it an essential part of the local ecosystem. However, the plant's resilience is tested during harsh weather conditions, where it must adapt to survive. "This plant is a true survivor," thought the botanist, realizing that understanding its adaptations could lead to insights in environmental science.

🔍 Part 2: Context and Morpheme Clues

1. Using context clues and the prefix "eco-", what does "ecosystem" refer to in relation to the koromiko plant?

2. The word "resilience" comes from "resilient". Based on the passage, what does "resilience" mean in the context of the koromiko plant?

3. Break down "adaptations" using morphemes (word parts). What does this word mean based on its parts and the context?

4. Using context clues, what does the term "hardy" describe in relation to the koromiko plant?

Fragile and weak

Strong and able to withstand challenges

Easily affected by changes

Lacking in nutrients

🗣️ Part 3: Idioms and Expressions

5. What does the idiom "a true survivor" mean in this context?

6. The expression "adapt to survive" means:

Change to fit new conditions

Remain unchanged

Give up in difficult situations

Ignore environmental changes

7. Write your own sentence using the phrase "thrives in its environment" and explain what it means.

8. Choose one challenging word from the passage and explain how you figured out its meaning (use context clues, morphemes, or cross-curricular knowledge).