Context Clues
After the long test, Maya felt fatigued, rubbing her eyes and moving slowly. What might fatigued mean? What clues did you use?
Answer: Tired, sleepy
Clues: long test, rubbing eyes, moving slowly
What word means a person's life work?
Career
What trait best describes someone who follows their dreams even when it is difficult?
A. Determined
B. Agreeable
C. Organized
A. Determined
What job does Bebe dream of doing?
Becoming an engineer
On the context clues questions, what matters more: being correct or explaining your thinking?
Explaining your thinking
The abandoned building was dilapidated, with broken windows and paint peeling off the walls. What might abandoned mean? What clues did you use?
Answer: Old, broken, falling apart
Clues: broken windows, peeling paint, abandoned
What word means to give permission?
Consent
If a character admits a painful truth instead of hiding it, which trait fits best?
A. Destructive
B. Focused
C. Honest
C. Honest
Why does Mama Lil not want Bebe to take the bridge job at first?
She believes bridge work is for men/ she doesn't want her to leave
Name ONE thing you should include when writing a STRONG claim.
State your claim, evidence, analysis, connection to the claim, connection to the evidence, no new evidence
When the teacher announced a surprise quiz, students became apprehensive, whispering to each other and checking their notes. What might apprehensive mean? What clues did you use?
Answer: nervous, worried, unsure
Clues: surprise quiz, whispering, checking notes
What word describes something that stands in your way?
Obstacle
Which trait best describes a character who cares deeply about another person's feelings?
A. Brave
B. Calm
C. Thoughtful
C. Thoughtful
What does Mama Lil's line "That bridge is lucky to have you" show?
She is proud and supportive of Bebe.
If you don't know a word on a test, what should you do?
Use context clues and make a reasonable guess/ quietly raise your hand and ask for help
The park felt tranquil, with soft music, quiet voices, and people resting peacefully. What might tranquil mean? What clues did you use?
Answer: Calm, relaxed
Clues: soft music, quiet voices, peacefully resting
What word describes a person who has a strong opinion and does not change easily?
Stubborn
If a character says, "I got to find my own way," which trait does this show?
A. Reliable
B. Independent
C. Lively
B. Independent
How are Bebe and Mama Lil alike?
They both have strong opinions/ They both care about each other deeply
True or False: You will lose points if your context clue definition is wrong but your explanation is strong.
False