Context Clues
Idioms
Similar/Different
/th/ words (define)
Speech words /er/ (define)
100
Jake was fortunate to find his lost backpack before the bus left. What does "fortunate" mean?
lucky
100
What does it mean if you're a "tough cookie?"
You are strong; Not easily hurt
100
How are a canoe and a motorboat the same? How are they different?
They both go on water. You use a paddle to make a canoe go, you use a motor to make a motorboat go
100
thunder
The loud sound that happens during a storm.
100
a person who grows crops or raises animals
farmer
200
The scientist made an accurate prediction after carefully studying the data. What does "accurate" mean?
correct, exact
200
What does it mean if something "costs an arm and a leg?"
It's expensive; costs a lot of money
200
How are a watch and a clock the same? How are they different?
They are both for telling time. A watch goes on your wrist and a clock goes on the wall.
200
healthy
Being in good physical or mental condition.
200
market
a place where people buy and sell things
300
The old bridge was fragile, so people were warned not to walk across it. What does "fragile" mean?
easily broken or damaged
300
What does it mean if you're "in a pickle?"
You have a problem; a difficult situation
300
How are a bird and a butterfly the same? How are they different?
They are both animals. They both fly. A bird eats worms and a butterfly eats nectar.
300
The conditions outside, such as rain, snow, wind, or sunshine.
weather
300
to shine or reflect light
sparkle
400
Emma tried to persuade her brother to play outside by reminding him how much fun they had last time. What does "persuade" mean?
convince someone to do something
400
What does it mean to "rain cats and dogs?"
Rain really hard; big storm
400
Apple & Orange
both fruit/
different colors, taste, texture
400
- threat
something that could cause harm or danger
400
target
a goal or something you are trying to hit
500
Maya was reluctant to speak in front of the class because she was feeling nervous. What does "reluctant" mean?
unsure or unwilling to do something
500
What does it mean to "not beat around the bush"
To start something immediately; to do something right now
500
Wolf & Dog
Both animals, same size, same facial features,
differences: dogs are domesticated/ wolves are wild
500
an idea or something that comes into your mind
- thought
500
particular
specific or special in some way