Context Clues
Today I traveled to the year 2012. Those kids had difficult lives! Some actually had to walk to a school building. I turn on my video-screen, and the teacher comes to me. Back then they still used pens and paper. I just send my thought waves to my teacher. Worst of all, they had to eat whatever was on the cafeteria menu!
The narrator lives in:
A 2012
B The past
C The future
C The future
What type of text structure matches the definition below:
An author discusses similarities and differences between 2 or more subjects.
Compare and Contrast
The correct form of the following sentence: Twenty candies (were/was) in the bag, now only one (is/are) left.
were, is
pronoun
Grandma took Maris to the museum. She saw many antiques. Her favorite was a pair of shoelaces. Grandma explained that they were used to close sneakers and shoes. They came in different colors. Marisa thinks Velcro is easier. She never has to worry about her shoes untying.
Which sentence is an opinion?
A Grandma took Marisa to the museum.
B Shoelaces come in different colors.
C Velcro is easier to use.
C Velcro is easier to use.
My name is Big Hand. I live in a cave with my family. My father is 192. I am 80. We count our age by seasons. This means I am 80 seasons old. To remember how old I am, I mark the wall after every season. Father said that I was born during the cold season.
What does it mean if there are 60 marks on the wall?
A The person is 60 years old.
B The person has 60 family members.
C The person has lived through 60 seasons.
C The person has lived through 60 seasons.
Which type of text structure would you find in a book with the title below:
Recycling: A Step-by-Step Guide to Get Started
Chronological Order/Sequence
Where should the comma(s) be? Teachers scholars, and staff all want to go to Canobie Lake Park but the scholars want to go the most.
Teachers, scholars, and staff all want to go to Canobie Lake Park, but the scholars want to go the most.
Identify the bolded part of speech: I squeezed the TUBE of toothpaste.
noun
The horses are very small. They are the size of dogs. They have four toes on their front feet and three toes on their hind or back feet. They don’t run very fast. We hunt horses for their coats. I have even seen people riding horses. Some people are starting to put heavy loads on horses.
What is the main idea of this story?
A Horses are used to carry heavy loads.
B Horses can be used in different ways.
C Horses are only for riding.
B Horses can be used in different ways.
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked
Read the passage: Negative Effects of Too Much Screen Time!
Children, ages 8-18, spend an average of 7 hours on screens each day! Due to so many screens, including computers, tablets, phones, and televisions, kids today have many more opportunities to be in front of screens each day. Being on screens too much can cause you to miss out on socializing with family and friends. Instead of hanging out with friends, kids are just texting them. As a result of too much screens, it can make it more difficult for you to recognize emotions of others. Limiting screen time to 2 hours per day will cut back on some of these negative effects
Question: Which type of text structure is used in the passage?
Cause and Effect
Where should the apostrophe(s) be? The girls all wanted Justin Biebers autograph.
Bieber's
Identify the bolded part of speech: Jeremy raked the leaves YESTERDAY.
Adverb
Identify the adjective(s) in this sentence: The happy teacher celebrated with her smart students when they got the good results from the hard test.
Happy, Smart, Good, and Hard
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes for men are sold
Read the passage: Texting and Driving: Tips to Keep You Safe!
With the increasing popularity of texting and social media, some people are tempted to use their phones while driving. This can be a big problem and is a major safety concern for motorists. If your phone is a distraction, there are some tips to keep you focused on the road. One option could be to turn your phone to “silent” or even “off” while driving. You will still get all notifications once you turn it back on and after you’ve arrived safely. Another tip you could try is to put your phone out of reach. There are even apps that prevent texting while driving!
Question: Which type of text structure is used in the passage?
Problem and Solution
Create a compound sentence by adding a clause using this simple sentence: The Dog Barked
Example: the dog barked but we didn't hear anything
(Reminder: A clause is a group of words that includes a verb)
Identify the bolded part of speech: The American flag has 50 stars to REPRESENT the 50 states.
Verb
What is the complete predicate in the following sentence? Beth washed the clothes.
washed the clothes
Read the passage: Mei and Tian are giant pandas that were born in China, the only country where pandas live. China has lent the pair to the National Zoo in Washington DC, for ten years. In exchange, the zoo will ENDOW a million dollars each year to help protect wild places, plants, and animals in China. Two million people have lined up to watch furry celebrities since they went public last year.
Question: What does the word endow mean?
Contribute
Read the passage: What Can Your Cell Phone Do for You?
There are many different types of cell phones, but most of them have a lot of the same features. Most cell phones have excellent cameras for both still photos and video. There are many different apps that can be downloaded from games to social media to even graphic design. Cell phones have alarms, calendars, maps, and weather forecasts. You can send and receive emails right on them. Don’t forget, you can still call and text others as well. Cell phones can come in handy many times throughout the day.
Question: Which type of text structure is used in the passage?
Description
Identify the bolded part of speech: Shelly hid the Christmas gift BELOW the table.
Preposition (examples of common prepositions: in, about, for, from, near, of, on, through, with, during)
Ms. Ricca threw the soccer ball.
"threw the soccer ball" is an example of what?
Predicate
Explain the difference between a Prefix and a Suffix, include an example!
A PREFIX is a letter or group of letters, for example 'un-' or 'multi-', which is added to the beginning of a word in order to form a different word.
A SUFFIX is a letter or a group of letters that is added to the end of a word to change its meaning or to form a different word. For example '-ed' or '-ness'.