Context Clues
Megan's mom told her that her dog had run away and Megan's lip started to quiver as she tried not to cry.
What does quiver mean?
A. To sing
B. To shake
C. To cry
shake
Ryan really wants a new bike but his parents said he could not afford one. So Ryan decided he was going to mow all of his neighbors lawns until he had enough money to buy his own bike. It took Ryan 2 months but he got the bike he wanted!
Ryan is.....
A. Lazy
B. Crazy
C. Nice
D. Determined
D. Determined
What is a Main Idea?
What the text is mostly about.
A lesson or moral the author wants you to learn from the story
All of the cheetahs were starving after not having food for 2 days. Just as they were about to lay down they saw a meerkat that was digging in the sand. All of the cheetahs decided it was time to eat! So they started to walk slowly around the meerkat to surround him on all sides.
What does the bold word most likely mean?
A. To form a circle around something
B. To make a straight line
C. To attack and eat something
D. To growl
A. To form a circle around something
Rachel's room was a disaster zone. Even though her mom always nagged her to clean it, she couldn't quite make it happen. Rachel's desk at school looked very similar to her bedroom at home.
Rachel is.....
A. Unorganized
B. Organized
C. Tidy
D. Angry
A. Unorganized
Tornados move very quickly. Tornadoes are spinning tubes of air that touch both the ground and a cloud above. Most tornados have wind speeds up to 100 mph. Extreme tornados can spin as fast as 300 mph.
What is the main idea of this text?
Tornados move very quickly by spinning
On a sunny afternoon, Mia and Leo sat under their favorite tree, sharing stories and laughing. Even though they had different hobbies—Mia loved drawing, and Leo was into soccer—they always found ways to make each other smile. When Leo was nervous about his big game, Mia made him a lucky bracelet, and when Mia felt stuck on her art project, Leo gave her ideas that sparked her creativity. No matter the problem, they knew they could count on each other.
Whats the theme?
A. Don't be jealous
B. All friends have to like the same stuff
C. Friendship is important for everyone
C. Friendship is important for everyone
Brian loved doing homework after school. Last night he was practicing his math flashcards and could not recall what 6 times 7 was. He tried to remember but just couldn’t.
What does the word "recall" most likely mean?
remember
After dinner, Chloe does the dishes. Mom does all of hte cooking so it only makes sense for Chloe to help with cleaning it all up. She doesn't love to clean but she loves to make her mom happy.
What word could describe Chloe?
Considerate
Helpful
You many not realize, but starfish aren't actually fish. Starfish can not swim, they do not have gills to breathe and they don't have scales. On the other hand, fish have all of these characteristics. That is why a starfish does not qualify to be a fish.
What is the main idea?
A starfish is not a fish.
Max stood at the edge of the dark forest, his heart racing. The old legend said no one had ever returned from the woods at night, but Max wasn’t going to let fear stop him. His little sister, Emma, was lost somewhere inside, and she needed him. Taking a deep breath, Max stepped forward, his footsteps quiet but steady.
What is the theme?
Bravery
Courage
Jesse really wanted a phone for her birthday. Her mom thought that she was too young and didn’t need one. But Jesse didn’t want to take no for an answer. She worked hard to come up with reasons that would "convince" her mom to change her mind and buy her the phone.
What does the word "Convince" most likely mean?
persuade or make
Noah is always making his friends and family laugh. He tells the best jokes and never makes fun of other people. Noah can even make funny animal sounds that has everyone cracking up.
Noah is.......
Funny
Humorous
Farms can be a great place for kids to grow up. Farms can help keep kids active and teach them about responsibilities. Also, farms are a great way for kids to learn about animal life cycles.
What is the main idea?
Farms can be a great place for kids to grow up.
Lily stood nervously at the edge of the playground, watching the other kids play. She didn’t look like them—her clothes were a little different, and she had a funny accent. Just as she was about to turn away, Zoe, a girl with a big smile, walked over. “Hey, do you want to join us?” she asked. Lily hesitated, unsure, but Zoe grabbed her hand and pulled her into the game. Lily happily played for the rest of recess.
What is the theme?
Acceptance
We bought our groceries from a local farmers market that was close to our home.
Local most likely means.....
close to where you live
Jeff is always telling his friends what to do. He only allows them to play the games he wants to play and assigns everyone their roles.
Jeff is.....
bossy
controlling
What is the main idea?
Dogs can be a great pet
On the way home from school, Jake found a wallet lying on the sidewalk. He could see a picture of a family inside, along with a stack of bills. His first thought was to take it—it would be so easy—but then he remembered how his dad had lost a $100 bill last week and it really made him sad. He knew that this wallet belonged to someone else's dad and that he should probably try to return it.
What is the theme?
Honesty
Do the right thing