Vocabulary Power
What does the word 'reluctant' mean in the sentence: 'She was reluctant to try the new food'?
Unwilling (lacking the desire or willingness to do something)
What is the main idea of a paragraph about why recycling is important?
Recycling is important for the environment.
Why do you think the boy was hiding his report card?
Hiding report card = bad grade
Fix this: 'he go to the park yesterday'
He went to the park yesterday.
What does this simile mean? 'She was as quiet as a mouse.'
Quiet as a mouse = very quiet
Use context clues to define 'generous' in this sentence: 'He was generous with his time, always helping others.'
Giving/sharing
Pick the main idea: 'Many animals live in the rainforest. Some are colorful birds, while others are big cats.'
Main idea = many animals live in the rainforest.
What can you guess about a character who is yawning and rubbing their eyes?
Yawning = tired
Fix this: 'they was playing soccer'
They were playing soccer.
What is the meaning of this idiom? 'It’s raining cats and dogs.'
Raining cats and dogs = raining heavily (pouring rain)
What is a synonym for 'enormous'?
huge, gigantic
Which sentence best tells what the story is mostly about?
Best main idea = one that summarizes all details
If people have umbrellas out over their heads, what can you infer about the weather?
Umbrellas = it’s raining
Fix this: 'i like to eat pizza and Ice Cream'
I like to eat pizza and ice cream.
Explain the metaphor: 'Time is a thief.'
Time is a thief = time passes fast
What does 'swiftly' mean in this sentence: 'The rabbit moved swiftly through the field'?
quickly
Why is it important to read the title and headings before reading a passage?
Titles/headings give clues.
What might be a clue in a sentence that helps you figure out the character is nervous?
Nervous = sweating, fidgeting
Fix this: 'The dog run fastly'
The dog ran fast.
Is this personification or a simile? 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
Wind whispered = personification.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The magician's trick was very ___ (confusing, sleepy, loud).'
confusing
How can you find the main idea of a paragraph quickly?
First/last sentence or repeated ideas help.
Infer: The girl closed the door quietly and tiptoed inside. Why?
Tiptoeing = trying not to wake someone
Fix this: 'We going to the store later'
We are going to the store later.
What does this hyperbole mean? 'I’ve told you a million times!'
'I’ve told you a million times!' means they have repeated something very, very often