Context Clues
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house. An intruder is someone who intrudes. To intrude is to __________.
A. paint or repair old buildings
B. wear ones shoes on the wrong feet
C. go where you're not supposed to
D. be very noisy
C. go where you're not supposed to
What is the prefix in the word "redo"?
Re
What was Dolittle's profession?
He was a doctor.
Rain!
What state is Mr. Leach from?
Texas
As the summer sun shone down, the young deer stood frozen, making it impossible for the hikers to see her.
In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.
a. very cold
b. visible
c. not moving
d. not melted
c. not moving.
What is the prefix in the word "preview"?
Pre
What was Dolittle's sister's name?
Sarah.
Mr. Leach is crying and quiet. What can you infer?
He is sad.
Name three places where there is a Disney park?
Many answers -- Cali, Florida, Paris, Tokyo, etc.
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something nice to say?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
b. going to too many expensive parties
c. saying bad things about
d. voting for a different person
c. saying bad things about.
Answers vary (mistake, mislead, misread).
What type of rock are fossils found in?
Sedimentary Rock.
Tom made his way towards the school exit and nearly shed a tear. He took one last look at his locker. Then walked out, not looking back.
What inference can you make about Tom?
He is leaving the school for good.
Who won the NBA championship this year?
The Warriors.
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
d. with little thought or consideration
What does the prefix "ex" mean?
Out
What are the two types of fossils?
Trace fossils. Body fossils.
What am I?
A soccer ball.
Name the three spirit days we've had during summer school.
Super hero, sports, bubble day.
If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
Reduce/cut back/stop
What do you think the prefix "sub" means? (examples: Submarine, subway)
What were the names of the two animals in the first story we read?
Lightfoot and Peter Rabbit.
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A promise.
What is Ms. M's favorite hockey team?
Ducks.