Context Clues
After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon discovered they were OBSOLETE. The word OBSOLETE means: a) too easy b) out of date c) boring
b) out of date
What is a main idea?
What the words are MAINLY ABOUT. Most important information
When making cookies, what step would happen right BEFORE you put the cookies in the oven?
a) go to the grocery store and buy your ingredients
b) put the cookies on the pan
c) mix the flour, eggs, and sugar
b) put the cookies on the pan
first, next, then, before, after, finally, following, dates, and times
Sequencing
The children danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean? a) delight b) distress c) surprise
a) delight
What is a supporting detail?
Supporting details are details that tell you more about the main idea.
Compare or contrast?
There are many hyenas in some areas. On the contrary, wild dogs are rare.
Contrast
same as, similar, alike, as well as, also, both, instead of, on the other hand, different from, and as opposed to
What is compare and contrast?
Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. What would be a synonym for PEDESTRIANS? a) people walking b) pretty scenery c) fruit stands
a) people walking
Jamie worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true. He went to work early and studied at night. He was a good student and soon learned his new language. He finally became a teacher. He was so happy in his new country!
A. He was learning a new language.
B. He worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true.
C. He was happy.
D. He moved to a new country.
B. He worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true.
Compare and Contrast
Dogs are meat-eaters, called carnivores. Likewise, hyenas also eat meat.
Compare
problem is, question is, puzzle is, to solve this, and one answer is
Problem and Solution
Susie could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. What does AROMA mean? a) scent b) sound c) stink
a) scent
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk.
Boots will do tricks
Effect: I brought an umbrella to school
Cause______________
It was supposed to rain.
so, because, since, therefore, if/then, this led to, as a result, a reason why, may be due to, consequently, for this reason
Cause and effect
Angela knew that there were NUMEROUS reasons why she should take the job, but she just did not want it. What does NUMEROUS mean? Give the context clues from the sentence that helped you determine the meaning. a) a few b) many c) none
b) many
Which supporting detail does NOT belong? A) Books can be about countries and other cultures B) Books are fun to read C)Books can be make believe like a fairy tale D) Some books are about famous people and the important things they have done.
B) Books are fun to read
He got checked out of school early since he had a dentist appointment.
Cause: he had a dentist appointment Effect: he got checked out of school early
the author lists the items or events in chronological order; how to make or do something
Sequencing