Context Clues
In the sentence: "Yawning is a sign of sleepiness. Eye rubbing is also an indication that someone is sleepy."
What does the word indication mean?
Sign
"I’ve studied all week, so I’m ready for this test!" Jenna said confidently to her friend.
What character trait best describes Jenna?
Confident or prepared
"The audience gasped as the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat. Even the most skeptical viewers were impressed."
What can you infer about the audience’s reaction?
They were surprised or amazed
"I’m okay with staying home if you’d rather go to the concert. I just want you to have fun," Sarah told her sister.
What character trait best describes Sarah?
Selfless or thoughtful
The coach praised Maya for her persistence. Even though she struggled at first, she kept practicing every day until she improved."
What does persistence mean in this paragraph?
Determination or not giving up
"Leo’s room was immaculate, with a perfectly made bed, spotless desk, and neatly organized shelves."
What does immaculate mean?
Very clean or spotless
"During recess, Jackson noticed a new student sitting alone. Without hesitation, he walked over, introduced himself, and invited the student to join their game."
What character trait best describes Jackson?
Friendly or kind
"As the thunder roared and the lights flickered, Nathan’s dog whimpered and tried to hide under the bed."
What can you infer about how the dog feels?
The dog feels scared or frightened
"I’ll go first and show everyone how it’s done!" said Tom with a grin as he prepared to try the obstacle course.
What character trait best describes Tom?
Brave or bold
In the sentence: 'Although Tom was very optimistic about the trip, his sister doubted they’d have fun,"
What does optimistic mean?
Hopeful or positive
In the sentence, "After three days of rain, the fields were saturated, and puddles covered the ground,"
What does saturated mean?"
Completely soaked or soaking wet
"Anna saw her teammate trip and miss the ball during the game, and instead of scolding him, she told him it was okay and that they could still win if they kept going."
What character trait best describes Anna?
Encouraging or supportive
"Whenever Grace told her stories, her face lit up, her hands moved expressively, and she often laughed at her own jokes. Her friends were always entertained."
What can you infer about Grace’s personality?
She is lively, outgoing, and entertaining
"It wasn’t easy, but I didn’t give up until I figured out the answer," Rachel said proudly after solving the math problem.
What character trait best describes Rachel?
Persistent or determined
"Ella’s humble reaction to winning the award surprised everyone; she just smiled quietly and thanked her coach."
What does humble mean?
Modest, not bragging
Paragraph: "As they marched through the jungle, the explorers heard a low, menacing growl nearby. Suddenly, one of them froze, pointing to a pair of yellow eyes glinting in the shadows. They all held their breath, hoping not to provoke the ferocious creature lurking there."
"What does the word ferocious most likely mean here?"
Fierce, savage, or Dangerous
"Jada noticed her friend was upset, so instead of prying, she quietly sat beside her and waited until her friend was ready to talk."
What character trait best describes Jada?
Patient or considerate
Scenario: "When Maria’s friends invited her to the movies, she hesitated. She said, ‘Maybe… I’ll let you know,’ even though she loved going to movies. After they left, she sighed and counted the money in her wallet."
What can you infer about why Maria hesitated?
Maria may be worried about money and might not be able to afford the movie
"Noah spent hours practicing his dance routine, even after the other kids went home. He wanted to get every step right, and he didn’t stop until he was satisfied with his performance."
What character trait does Noah display in this passage?
Determination or dedication
"James tried his best to console his little brother, who was upset after his favorite toy broke. James hugged him, patted his shoulder, and told him they’d find a way to fix it."
What does console mean in this paragraph?
comfort, help someone feel better
"The instructions were so ambiguous that no one could tell what they were supposed to do, but the teacher’s new instructions were much clearer."
What does ambiguous mean?
Unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
"Lila always noticed when someone in her class was feeling left out. Without drawing attention to it, she would find a way to include them, making everyone feel like they belonged."
What character trait best describes Lila?
Empathetic or compassionate
Scenario: "The school basketball team hadn’t won a game all season, but after the latest loss, the players walked off the court with their heads held high and gave each other high fives."
What can you infer about the team’s attitude despite losing?
They are showing good sportsmanship and staying positive even when they lose
"Instead of rushing through his art project, Sam took his time, perfecting each detail and redoing parts until he was satisfied."
What character trait best describes Sam?
Perfectionist or diligent
"Despite the weather forecast, the impulsive hiker decided to climb the mountain without planning, unlike his friend who prepared carefully."
What does impulsive mean in this paragraph?
Acting without thinking ahead