Context Clues
Maya pulled her hood tighter as the icy wind whipped across the playground. Her fingers felt numb, and her teeth began to chatter.
What does the word numb mean?
A. Excited
B. Without feeling
C. Hungry
D. Loud
B. Without feeling
During a class discussion, Jordan noticed that only a few students were being called on while others were ignored. Jordan suggested creating a system where everyone would have an equal chance to share ideas.
Which social justice concept is most connected to this situation?
A. Fairness and equity
B. Competition
C. Tradition
D. Entertainment
A. Fairness and equity
After losing the championship game, Marcus carried a storm cloud over his head for the rest of the week, barely speaking to anyone.
What does the figurative language storm cloud over his head mean?
A. He wanted it to rain
B. He was feeling sad and upset
C. He liked cloudy weather
D. He was running outside
B. He was feeling sad and upset
Tyler practiced the piano every afternoon for months, even when the songs became difficult and frustrating. By the recital, he could perform every piece from memory.
Which character trait best describes Tyler?
A. Determined
B. Lazy
C. Dishonest
D. Fearful
Answer: A. Determined
After several days of heavy rain, the river beside the town rose higher and higher until it finally overflowed its banks. Water spread across nearby streets and flooded several homes, forcing families to leave until the damage could be repaired.
What was the cause of the flooding?
A. Families left their homes
B. Streets were repaired
C. The river overflowed after heavy rain
D. People moved into the town
Answer: C. The river overflowed after heavy rain
The puppy was very timid when it entered the new house. It hid behind the couch and would not come near anyone.
What does timid mean?
shy
Mei’s school added books to the library that featured characters from many different cultures, religions, and family backgrounds so more students could see themselves represented.
What social justice topic is this an example of?
diversity, identity, representation
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Kayla’s little brother is a walking tornado whenever he plays in the living room, leaving toys and blankets everywhere.
What does the metaphor walking tornado mean?
He makes a mess.
Which character trait does Maria show?
A. Greedy
B. Honest
C. Smart
D. Hard Working
Answer: B. Honest
Jasmine had an important science test on Friday, so she created a study schedule and reviewed her notes every evening during the week. When test day arrived, she recognized nearly every question and completed the exam with confidence.
What was the effect of Jasmine studying throughout the week?
A. She forgot her notes
B. She felt prepared and confident on the test
C. The science test was canceled
D. She became nervous during the exam
Answer: B. She felt prepared and confident on the test
Marcus had always admired his grandfather’s workshop. Every shelf was lined with strange tools, faded maps, and half-finished inventions. One rainy afternoon, Marcus noticed his grandfather carefully repairing an old clock with tiny silver gears. Although the clock looked hopelessly broken, his grandfather worked with meticulous attention, adjusting each piece slowly and checking every detail twice before moving on. Hours later, the clock suddenly chimed perfectly, filling the room with sound. Marcus realized the repair had succeeded because his grandfather had been so patient and precise.
What does the word meticulous mean?
A. Careless and rushed
B. Creative and imaginative
C. Easily distracted
D. Extremely careful and detailed
Extremely careful and detailed
The city built ramps and elevators in public buildings so people with physical disabilities could enter more easily.
Which idea does this best represent?
A. Inclusion
B. Popularity
C. Discipline
D. Tradition
Inclusion
As soon as the final bell rang, the students flooded into the hallways.
What does the figurative language flooded into the hallways mean?
Large numbers of students rushed out quickly
During the science experiment, Noah carefully followed every direction and double-checked his measurements before recording results.
Which character trait best describes Noah?
responsible
What caused the amount of trash to decrease?
The recycling program and labeled bins were introduced
During the town meeting, everyone expected Mrs. Delgado to approve the new park project immediately. Instead, she remained skeptical, asking question after question about the cost, safety plans, and long-term maintenance. While others seemed convinced by the colorful presentation, Mrs. Delgado folded her arms and studied the reports carefully before making a decision. By the end of the meeting, it was clear that she needed stronger evidence before she would agree to support the project.
What does the word skeptical mean?
doubts and doesn't believe
A neighborhood organized a peaceful march to demand cleaner drinking water in all communities, including lower-income areas.
What social justice issue is most connected to this event?
A. Environmental justice
During the presentation, Ethan’s voice was shaking like a leaf in the wind.
What does this simile reveal about Ethan?
He was nervous
Chloe became upset when her group changed the project plan, but she listened to everyone’s ideas and agreed to try a different approach.
Which character trait best describes Chloe?
flexible
What was the effect of Marcus staying up late?
He performed poorly and felt tired at practice
When the storm knocked out the power across the neighborhood, most people stayed inside and waited for help. However, Mr. Bennett remained remarkably resourceful. He used flashlights from the garage, cooked dinner on a small camping stove, and even rigged a battery-powered radio so the neighbors could hear weather updates. While others complained about the situation, he calmly found creative ways to solve each problem as it appeared.
What does the word resourceful mean?
Able to solve problems creatively
A company discovered that women employees were being paid less than men for the same work and changed its policies to correct the problem.
Which concept is most related to this situation?
A. Gender equity
The old car coughed and groaned before finally starting on the freezing morning.
What does this personification suggest about the car?
It sounded weak and struggled to work
Although Theo had spent weeks preparing for the spelling bee, he congratulated the winner sincerely after misspelling his final word. He even stayed afterward to encourage younger students who were nervous about competing next year.
Which character trait does Theo demonstrate?
humble, gracious
What is the cause and what is the effect?
Cause: Liam practiced every evening and improved his form / Effect: He performed well and made many shots in the game