Context Clues
Define the underlined word:
As she pressed the gas pedal, the car began to accelerate.
To add to the speed of or quicken the motion of.
Bob gave his friend the cold shoulder after they had an argument.
Ignore someone
begin, commence
Choose the best conjunction to fill in the blank:
The children wanted to go to the zoo, ___ it was raining all day.
but
Name 2 things we can do to 'drive' a conversation or keep it going.
1. make connected comments
2. look at the speaker
3. ask questions
4. share the conversation
5. use your topic radar (think about others' interests)
Define the underlined word:
The student had a unique sense of style, they never had to worry about their outfit matching their classmates.
Being without a like or equal; single in kind or excellence; unequaled.
The substitute teacher hoped the class would be on their best behavior and not get out of hand.
Get out of control
State a synonym for the word: disappear
vanish, fade, depart
Choose the best conjunction to fill in the blank:
Mary did not want to cook after work,__ she ordered take-out for dinner.
so
Name 2 conversation stoppers or things that end a conversation before we are ready for it to end.
1. interrupting
2. not staying on topic
3. looking away from the speaker
4. not taking turns in conversation
5. not using your topic radar/only talking about yourself or your interests.
Define the underlined word:
The student exclaimed this is a catastrophe after her science project fell to the floor and broke in half.
A sudden, terrible calamity; disaster.
Sally couldn't wait to hit the sack after her long day.
Go to sleep
State a synonym for the word: choose
pick, select, elect
What is the function of the conjunction 'but' ?
used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
The conjunction but means “on the contrary,” and is used to indicate contrast or opposition between elements in a sentence.
How do we know when it is okay to change or shift the topic?
There is a long pause. Everyone stops talking.
When you can tell everyone is finished talking about the last topic or that topic has ended.
Define the underlined word:
Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for equal human rights.
One that argues for, defends, maintains, or recommends a cause or proposal.
The kids couldn't wait to pull their parent's leg on April 1st.
To joke with someone
State a synonym for the word: noisy
loud, blaring, deafening, roaring, thunderous
What is the function of the conjunction 'or'
used as a function word to indicate an alternative; used for showing possibilities or choices
When is a time that it is okay to interrupt someone? How can we do it politely.
When you are running late or doing something urgent and need to ask for something.
We can say excuse me, I am sorry to interrupt, but ... or parden the interruption, but ...
Define the underlined word:
After a long and busy day at school, the student felt famished so they ordered a large pizza for dinner.
To deprive of food; starve.
The student stayed home because she was feeling under the weather.
Sick
State a synonym for the word: error
Choose the best conjunction to fill in the blank:
The children did not want to eat broccoli __ did they want to eat brussel sprouts.
nor
What are some ways that you can join or start a conversation?
use a greeting (ex. Hi! Hello! or How's it going?)
ask a question
make a relevant comment using our topic radar
if a group is already taking, greeting them and asking "may I join you?"