Context Clues
What are context clues?
Hints around an unfamiliar word that help you determine its meaning.
What is theme?
The message or lesson an author communicates.
What is Ms. Carrasco's favorite drink?
Strawberry Acai Lemonade
What type of animal is Rikki Tikki?
Mongoose
Who wrote the Old Wise Woman?
Yoshiko Uchida
The puppy was famished, so he quickly ate all of his food. What does famished mean?
Very hungry
Is friendship a topic or theme?
Topic
What does starring something during a close read mean?
Important evidence/ detail
Who are the main cobras?
Nag and Nagina
What is the age limit where the lord bans old people?
71
What is Ms. Carrasco's favorite color?
Pink
True or false: A story can have more than one theme?
True
Why do we close read something we have already read?
To understand it more deeply/ find important details.
Where did Rikki kill Nag?
The bathroom
How does the farmer disobey his lord?
By hiding his mother with him.
What are our steps to context clues?
STOP, LOOK, GUESS, CHECK
Is friendship a topic or theme?
Topic
Reread a section carefully and analyze important details.
What is ONE character trait that describes Rikki?
How does the old woman prove that elderly people are valuable?
Her wisdom solves the difficult challenges in the village.
What should you do after you GUESS the words meaning?
CHECK
Is theme one word or a complete sentence?
Complete sentence
Whats the difference between a close read and first read?
First read= Understand what happened
Close read= reread/ analyze why details matter
What is Rikki Tikki's theme?
Bravery can save lives.
What is Ms. Carrasco's dog's name?
Barbie