Vocabulary
Context Clues: What does the word glistening mean in this sentence? The lake was glistening in the sunlight. (Hint: Think about what the lake looks like in the sunlight.)
Shining or sparkling
Main Idea: What sentence in this paragraph best describes the main idea:
“Butterflies go through four stages in their life cycle. First, a butterfly lays eggs on a leaf. Next, the eggs hatch into caterpillars that eat leaves to grow. After that, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis, also known as a pupa, where it changes. Finally, a beautiful butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, ready to start the cycle all over again.”
Butterflies go through four stages in their life cycle.
Simile: What does this simile mean? “She was as quiet as a mouse.”
She is very quiet
Nouns: Name two nouns in this sentence: “The cat chased the mouse.”
cat, mouse
Reading the Question: Why is it important to read the whole question before answering?
To understand what is being asked and avoid mistakes
Synonyms: What’s a synonym for happy?
joyful, glad, excited
Detail Recall: Name one thing you learned from the paragraph about butterflies
- They go through 4 life stages
- You can describe any of the stages
Metaphor: What does it mean when someone says, “He has a heart of gold.”?
He is kind and caring
Verbs: What is the action word in this sentence? “She danced all night.”
Danced
Elimination: What is a strategy you could use if you aren't sure of the answer?
- make a smart guess
- cross out the questions you know are not correct
Antonyms: What is the opposite of brave?
scared
Inference: If a character is shivering, what can you guess about how they feel?
They are cold or feel scared/upset
Personification: What is being given human qualities in this sentence? “The wind whispered through the trees.”
the wind
Adjectives: What is the describing word in this sentence? “The bright star twinkled.”
bright
Evidence: Why is it helpful to underline or highlight parts of a passage?
It helps you find the important information
Multiple Meanings: The word bark can mean two different things. What are they?
The sound a dog makes; The outer layer of a tree
Compare & Contrast: How are cats and dogs alike? How are they different? 2 for each
Compare: animals, have paws, are pets, etc.
Contrast: can be smaller, don't need to be walked, etc.
Hyperbole: What is exaggerated in this sentence? “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!”
Complete Sentences: Is this a complete sentence? “Running fast.”
No, it's a phrase. It's missing a subject or noun
Pacing: What should you do if you get stuck on a question?
Skip it and come back to it later
Prefixes/Suffixes: What does the prefix un- mean in the word unhappy?
Cause & Effect: If it rains, what might happen to a picnic?
It will be cancelled; everyone will go inside
Idioms: What does “break the ice” mean?
make people feel comfortable or less awkward
Combining Sentences: Combine these two sentences: “The dog barked. The cat ran away.”
The dog carked, and the cat ran away.
Double-Checking: Why is it important to review your answers before submitting the test?
To catch any mistakes