Multiple-Meaning Words
In the sentence "The dog began to bark at the mail truck," what does the word bark mean?
The sharp sound made by a dog.
If an author writes a funny story about a dog that learns to ride a bicycle to school, what is the author’s primary purpose? (To inform, persuade, or entertain?)
To entertain
Leo wiped sweat from his forehead and took a long drink from his water bottle after running across the field. What can you infer about how Leo feels?
He is hot, tired, or thirsty.
Choose the correct verb: "The boys (run / runs) to the playground every day at recess."
run
"Leo loved studying astronomy. Every clear night, he set up his telescope on the back porch to observe the moon. On Tuesday evening, he noticed smooth, dark patches called maria, which were formed long ago by ancient flowing lava."
What tool does Leo use to observe the moon? State the exact words from the text.
"his telescope"
In the sentence "We sat on the river bank to eat lunch," what does the word bank mean?
The land along the edge of a river or stream.
At the end of a story, a boy realizes that lying to his parents made his problem worse, so he tells the truth and fixes his mistake. What is the author's message or lesson?
Honesty is important / It is better to tell the truth than to lie.
Maya put on her raincoat, grabbed an umbrella, and pulled on yellow rubber boots before stepping outside. What can you infer about the weather?
It is raining outside.
Choose the correct verb: "My teacher (teach / teaches) us new reading strategies every morning."
teaches
"Leo loved studying astronomy. Every clear night, he set up his telescope on the back porch to observe the moon. On Tuesday evening, he noticed smooth, dark patches called maria, which were formed long ago by ancient flowing lava."
Where does Leo go to look at the night sky? Cite the text evidence.
"on the back porch"
Read this sentence: "The baseball player bought a new wooden bat." Which sentence uses bat in the SAME way?
A) A bat flies at night using echolocation.
B) She swung the bat and hit a home run.
B
An article describes how honeybees make honey and explains why crops need them to survive. What is the author’s main purpose?
To inform (or explain)
Sam saw his dog wagging its tail while holding a chewed slipper in its mouth under the dining table. What can you infer happened?
The dog chewed up Sam's slipper.
Choose the correct verb: "The books on the top shelf (is / are) very old."
are
"Leo loved studying astronomy. Every clear night, he set up his telescope on the back porch to observe the moon. On Tuesday evening, he noticed smooth, dark patches called maria, which were formed long ago by ancient flowing lava."
According to the text, what are maria on the moon?
"smooth, dark patches... formed long ago by ancient flowing lava"
Read this sentence: "Please record your answers on the answer sheet." What part of speech is record in this sentence, and what does it mean?
a. Verb
b. Noun
c. Adjective
a. verb - It is a verb meaning to write down or save information
Read this snippet: "Sam failed his spelling test because he didn't practice. He decided to study for 10 minutes every night for the next test and scored a 100%." What is the author's message?
Hard work, preparation, and practice lead to success.
When the teacher handed back the math tests, Sarah smiled widely and gave her neighbor a high-five. What can you infer about Sarah's test result?
She earned a good grade on her test.
Correct the subject-verb agreement error in this sentence: "The puppy with the black spots play with the squeaky ball."
*Hint - what needs to be changed?
Change play to plays ("The puppy... plays").
"Leo loved studying astronomy. Every clear night, he set up his telescope on the back porch to observe the moon. On Tuesday evening, he noticed smooth, dark patches called maria, which were formed long ago by ancient flowing lava."
How do we know Leo looks at space frequently? Quote the text evidence that proves it.
"Every clear night"
In science class, a scale helps us weigh objects. What does scale mean in the sentence: "The fish had shiny silver scales covering its body"?
Small, hard plates that protect the skin of a fish or reptile.
What is the key difference between an author's purpose and an author's message?
Author's purpose is why the author wrote the text (to inform, persuade, entertain), while the message is the takeaway lesson or big idea the author wants the reader to learn.
On the last day of June, Mr. Davis packed his books into boxes, removed his posters from the walls, and hugged the other teachers goodbye with tears in his eyes. What can you infer Mr. Davis is doing?
He is leaving/retiring from his teaching job at the school.
Correct the subject-verb agreement error in this sentence: "The box of heavy wooden blocks fall off the shelf."
*Hint - what needs to be changed?
Change fall to falls ("The box... falls").
"Leo loved studying astronomy. Every clear night, he set up his telescope on the back porch to observe the moon. On Tuesday evening, he noticed smooth, dark patches called maria, which were formed long ago by ancient flowing lava."
True or False: The text states that Leo uses binoculars to see crater walls. Prove your answer using text evidence.
False. The text evidence states he uses "his telescope," and it does not mention binoculars.