Context Clues
Theme
Figurative Language
Capitals
Text Structure
100

"After hiking for six hours, the campers were famished, so they quickly ate dinner."


What does famished mean?

Very Hungry

100

A story teaches readers that honesty is always the best choice.
What is the theme?

Honesty is important

100

"The classroom was as quiet as a library."
What type of figurative language is used?


Simile

100
What word(s) should be capitalized? candy, mrs. person, tree
Mrs. Person
100

Which text structure explains events in the order they happened?

Chronological (Sequence)

200

"The abandoned house looked dilapidated, with broken windows and peeling paint."
What does dilapidated mean?

Falling apart

200

Two friends learn to work together despite their differences.
What is the theme?

Teamwork or cooperation leads to success.

200

"The stars danced across the sky."

Personification

200
What word(s) should be capitalized? house, fish, nashville
Nashville
200

A passage explains why pollution happens and how it affects oceans.
Which text structure is used?

Cause and Effect

300

"Although Marcus felt apprehensive, he stepped onto the stage to give his speech."
What does apprehensive mean?

Nervous or worried

300

A character keeps trying after failing several times until she succeeds.
What is the theme?

Perseverance pays off.

300

"Her backpack weighed a ton."

Hyperbole

300
What word(s) should be capitalized? sponge bob, bath tub, girl
Sponge Bob
300

A passage compares wolves and coyotes.
Which text structure is used?

Compare and Contrast

400

"The scientist's explanation was so concise that everyone understood it immediately."
What does concise mean?


Brief but complete

400

What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

Theme is the lesson or message; main idea is what the text is mostly about.

400

"The test was a mountain I had to climb."


Metaphor

400
What word(s) should be capitalized? my birthday is in january
My, January
400

A passage describes a problem with plastic waste and offers recycling as a solution.
Which text structure is used?

Problem and Solution

500

"The detective carefully scrutinized every clue before solving the mystery."
What does scrutinized mean?

Examined carefully

500

A boy gives away his favorite toy to help another child. What theme is best supported?

Kindness or generosity can make a difference.

500

Explain why an author uses figurative language.

To create vivid images, emphasize ideas, or make writing more interesting.

500
What word(s) should be capitalized? toni, henry, and jen like to go to pizza hut.
Toni, Henry, Jen, Pizza Hut
500

A passage describes the Grand Canyon's size, colors, and rock layers.
Which text structure is used?

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