Context Clues
Tim was anxious about his test. He tapped his pencil and bit his nails."
What does "anxious" mean?
What is nervous?
Ruby Bridges was a brave girl who changed history. When she was only six years old, Ruby became the first African-American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. Even though some people were unkind, she went to school every day and made many new friends. Ruby’s courage helped everyone learn that all children should be able to learn together.
Fill in the blank.
Ruby was a brave girl that __________________.
changed history
A Happy Day
In the park on a sunny day,
I run and laugh with friends at play.
The birds sing sweetly in the trees,
While a cool breeze whispers with ease.
Where does the poem take place?
In the park on a sunny day
Today was not my best day. First, I spilled orange juice on my shirt at breakfast. Then, I tripped over my own shoelace in front of the whole class. The WHOLE class! But the worst part was when I accidentally glued my paper to the desk during art. I pulled and pulled, but the paper did not budge.
"Junie, did you glue your paper to the desk?" asked my teacher, Mrs. Wells.
"Um, no," I said, which was not exactly true.
Mrs. Wells just raised one eyebrow at me. That’s how teachers say, "I know you’re not telling the truth."
How did Junie B. feel about her day? What text evidence tells you this?
She felt it was a bad day because she said, "Today was not my best day," and she listed all the embarrassing things that happened.
The Lost Library Book
Ella loved reading and checked out books from the library every week. One day, she realized her favorite library book was missing! She searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. Then, she remembered—she had taken it to Grandma’s house. After school, Ella rushed there and found the book on the coffee table. When she returned it, Mr. Thomas, the librarian, smiled and said, “Thanks for being honest. Books go on adventures too!”
Why was Ella worried about the lost book?
She didn't want Mr. Thomas to be upset.
"The puppy scurried across the yard as fast as it could."
What does 'scurried' mean?
What is "ran quickly"?
Ruby Bridges was a brave girl who changed history. When she was only six years old, Ruby became the first African-American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. Even though some people were unkind, she went to school every day and made many new friends. Ruby’s courage helped everyone learn that all children should be able to learn together.
What two words in the text describe Ruby's character traits?
brave and couragous
A Happy Day
In the park on a sunny day,
I run and laugh with friends at play.
The birds sing sweetly in the trees,
While a cool breeze whispers with ease.
What do the birds do in the poem?
They sing sweetly in the trees.
Today was not my best day. First, I spilled orange juice on my shirt at breakfast. Then, I tripped over my own shoelace in front of the whole class. The WHOLE class! But the worst part was when I accidentally glued my paper to the desk during art. I pulled and pulled, but the paper did not budge.
"Junie, did you glue your paper to the desk?" asked my teacher, Mrs. Wells.
"Um, no," I said, which was not exactly true.
Mrs. Wells just raised one eyebrow at me. That’s how teachers say, "I know you’re not telling the truth."
Using text evidence, what does it mean when Mrs. Wells raised one eyebrow at Junie B.?
It means Mrs. Wells knew Junie B. wasn’t telling the truth about gluing the paper to the desk.
The Lost Library Book
Ella loved reading and checked out books from the library every week. One day, she realized her favorite library book was missing! She searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. Then, she remembered—she had taken it to Grandma’s house. After school, Ella rushed there and found the book on the coffee table. When she returned it, Mr. Thomas, the librarian, smiled and said, “Thanks for being honest. Books go on adventures too!”
What lesson did Ella learn in the story?
It’s important to be honest.
"The delicious smell of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen."
What does delicious mean?
What is "Very tasty or appealing (especially in taste or smell)."?
Ruby Bridges was a brave girl who changed history. When she was only six years old, Ruby became the first African-American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. Even though some people were unkind, she went to school every day and made many new friends. Ruby’s courage helped everyone learn that all children should be able to learn together.
How old was Ruby when she started going to her new school?
Ruby was six years old.
A Happy Day
In the park on a sunny day,
I run and laugh with friends at play.
The birds sing sweetly in the trees,
While a cool breeze whispers with ease.
How does the speaker feel while playing in the park?
The speaker feels happy (they run and laugh with friends).
Today was not my best day. First, I spilled orange juice on my shirt at breakfast. Then, I tripped over my own shoelace in front of the whole class. The WHOLE class! But the worst part was when I accidentally glued my paper to the desk during art. I pulled and pulled, but the paper did not budge.
"Junie, did you glue your paper to the desk?" asked my teacher, Mrs. Wells.
"Um, no," I said, which was not exactly true.
Mrs. Wells just raised one eyebrow at me. That’s how teachers say, "I know you’re not telling the truth."
What are three things that went wrong for Junie B. in the story?
She spilled orange juice on her shirt, tripped over her shoelace, and accidentally glued her paper to the desk.
The Lost Library Book
Ella loved reading and checked out books from the library every week. One day, she realized her favorite library book was missing! She searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. Then, she remembered—she had taken it to Grandma’s house. After school, Ella rushed there and found the book on the coffee table. When she returned it, Mr. Thomas, the librarian, smiled and said, “Thanks for being honest. Books go on adventures too!”
Who is Mr. Thomas in the story?
the librarian
"After lunch, the teacher segregated the students into two groups: one group for art class and one group for reading."
What does the word segregated mean in this sentence?
What is "Separated into groups?"
Ruby Bridges was a brave girl who changed history. When she was only six years old, Ruby became the first African-American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. Even though some people were unkind, she went to school every day and made many new friends. Ruby’s courage helped everyone learn that all children should be able to learn together.
What important lesson did Ruby’s courage teach us?
Ruby’s courage taught us that all children should be able to learn together.
A Happy Day
In the park on a sunny day,
I run and laugh with friends at play.
The birds sing sweetly in the trees,
While a cool breeze whispers with ease.
What does the phrase “whispers with ease” tell us about the cool breeze in the poem?
It shows that the breeze is gentle and moves softly.
In the passage, Junie B. says, "I pulled and pulled, but the paper did not budge."
What does the word "budge" mean in this sentence?
It means to move even a little bit.
The Lost Library Book
Ella loved reading and checked out books from the library every week. One day, she realized her favorite library book was missing! She searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. Then, she remembered—she had taken it to Grandma’s house. After school, Ella rushed there and found the book on the coffee table. When she returned it, Mr. Thomas, the librarian, smiled and said, “Thanks for being honest. Books go on adventures too!”
What helped Ella remember where the book was?
thinking about her weekend
"The teacher integrated fun activities into the lessons to make them more interesting."
"What does the word integrated mean?"
What is "combined or put together?"
Read: Ruby Bridges was a brave girl who changed history. When she was only six years old, Ruby became the first African-American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. Even though some people were unkind, she went to school every day and made many new friends. Ruby’s courage helped everyone learn that all children should be able to learn together.
What did Ruby do every day, even though it was hard?
She went to school every day and made new friends.
A Happy Day
In the park on a sunny day,
I run and laugh with friends at play.
The birds sing sweetly in the trees,
While a cool breeze whispers with ease.
What is the author's point of view in the poem "A Happy Day"?
The author's point of view is that spending time outside with friends on a sunny day is joyful and peaceful. The author shows this by describing happy activities, sweet bird songs, and a cool, gentle breeze.
Today was not my best day. First, I spilled orange juice on my shirt at breakfast. Then, I tripped over my own shoelace in front of the whole class. The WHOLE class! But the worst part was when I accidentally glued my paper to the desk during art. I pulled and pulled, but the paper did not budge.
"Junie, did you glue your paper to the desk?" asked my teacher, Mrs. Wells.
"Um, no," I said, which was not exactly true.
Mrs. Wells just raised one eyebrow at me. That’s how teachers say, "I know you’re not telling the truth."
What happened before Junie B. tripped over her shoelace in front of the class?
Junie B. spilled orange juice on her shirt at breakfast.
The Lost Library Book
Ella loved reading and checked out books from the library every week. One day, she realized her favorite library book was missing! She searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. Then, she remembered—she had taken it to Grandma’s house. After school, Ella rushed there and found the book on the coffee table. When she returned it, Mr. Thomas, the librarian, smiled and said, “Thanks for being honest. Books go on adventures too!”
What did Mr. Thomas say when Ella returned the book?
“Thanks for being honest. Books go on adventures too!”