Context Clues
What does "shun" mean?
Brian thought that parties were a waste of time, money, and energy, so he shunned these social events.
What does "neglect" mean?
Dad spent countless hours caring for and manicuring his grass, so he hated when his neighbors neglected their lawns.
Fail to care for
Tell me what adjective you would associate with this character and what evidence supports it.
"Liam finished his work early and quietly began helping others without being asked. When the teacher thanked him, he shrugged and returned to his seat."
Considerate: helps others without being asked
Humble: did not take the attention of being thanked as a big deal
What is the theme of the story?
"Noah volunteered to lead his group’s science project, confident it would be easy. As the deadline approached, he realized he had underestimated the amount of work involved. With help from his teammates, he adjusted his plan and completed the project on time."
It is better to work with others than alone, you can do anything you put your mind to, leadership requires responsibility and flexibility, etc.
What acronym do we use for a two point response?
What does "glimpse" mean?
When the teacher dropped her grade book, Alex got a glimpse of the grade sheet. Now he is sad because he thinks that he saw an F next to his name.
a quick look
What does "thoroughly" mean?
Jackie plans every party as thoroughly as if the President were coming, so she will make sure that everything has been considered on your big day.
Carefully, taking a lot of time or care
Tell me the adjective you would associate with Tessa and the evidence to support it.
"It’s not a big deal,” Tessa said, folding the paper quickly and sliding it into her backpack. She avoided her friends for the rest of the afternoon. "
Disappointed/hurt: avoiding her friends, folding the paper quickly
What is the theme of this story?
"During the hike, Ben rushed ahead of the group, eager to reach the top first. After taking a wrong turn, he found himself lost and had to wait for the others to catch up and guide him back."
Acting quickly can lead to mistakes, it is smart to take your time, etc
What needs to be in the restate and answer sentence(s)?
What does "amass" mean?
By making his lunches and saving his lunch money, Alex was able to amass enough to pay for his first semester of college.
Gather
What does "omission" mean?
Bobby told Suzy that he went to the party, but not that he went to the party with Brenda. Suzy is upset about this omission.
Tell me the adjective you would associate with Jordan and what evidence supports it.
"Jordan arrived at practice before anyone else and stayed long after it ended, repeating the same drill. Even when he stumbled, he reset and tried again without complaint. "
Determined/disciplined: stayed after practice, didn't give up when he failed, kept trying, didn't complain
Which sentence supports the theme of "taking risks leads to personal growth"?
"Carla hesitated before raising her hand in class. She wasn’t sure if her answer was correct, but she decided to take the risk. Even though her answer wasn’t perfect, her teacher praised her effort. "
"Even though her answer wasn't perfect, her teacher praised her effort."
What is one way you can start your explanation sentence?
"This evidence supports"
"This shows that"
"This proves that"
"This quote shows"
What does "suppressed" mean?
No matter how much Jerome felt like telling off the cranky lady, he knew he needed to keep this job so he suppressed the urge.
Held back
What does "conspicuous" mean?
The teacher doesn't mind if you chew gum or have a small snack, so long as you are not conspicuous with your consumption. If you put a bag of chips on your desk and start sharing them with everyone, he's going to take your chips.
standing out as to be clearly visible
Tell me the adjective you would associate with Mateo and what evidence supports it.
"As the group argued, Mateo leaned back in his chair, watching quietly before offering a single suggestion that resolved the issue. The others nodded, surprised they hadn’t thought of it themselves. "
Thoughtful: watching quietly before speaking
Perceptive: he watches as the argument unfolds trying to figure out what to do
Leader: he doesn't interrupt until he has composed a though and offers a suggestion in a calm way
What is the theme of this story?
"When the power went out during the storm, the entire neighborhood fell silent. At first, Dylan complained about not having Wi-Fi or lights. But as the evening went on, he lit candles with his family, played board games, and listened to stories his grandfather told about storms from long ago. By the time the lights flickered back on, Dylan almost wished they hadn’t. "
Unexpected circumstances can lead to meaningful experiences.
What is one way you can start your text evidence sentence?
"The text says"
"In paragraph #___, it says"
"The author states"
"Paragraph #__ argues"
What does "misconstrue" mean?
When we came into the classroom and saw the little candy bars on our desks, I misconstrued it to mean that we should eat the candy bars before waiting for instructions. I only realized my error after chewing up mine.
misunderstand
What does "tranquil" mean?
Jack likes to sit on the edge of the pier when the wind is calm and the water is tranquil.
A state of being calm, peaceful, quiet.
Tell me an adjective you would associate with Alina and what evidence supports it
“I knew this would happen,” Alina muttered, gripping the edge of her desk as her leg bounced under the table. When her name was called, she forced a smile and walked to the front of the room."
Anxious: her leg bouncing under the table, muttering under her breath
wanting to appear confident: forcing a smile
What is the theme of this story and what evidence supports it?
"Ms. Rivera returned the essays with careful notes written in the margins. At first, Alex only noticed the corrections and felt discouraged by all the mistakes. Later that evening, he reread her comments more closely and realized she had also pointed out what he did well and how he could improve. The next day, he began revising with a clearer sense of direction. "
Feedback can help you grow if you reflect, reflection is an important step in growing, sometimes we have to take a step back from a situation to be able to move forward.
What makes the two point different from the four point?
4 point: has at least two paragraphs, comparing two texts, four pieces of text evidence
2 point: one paragraph, two pieces of text evidence, one text