Context Clues
Text Features
Text Structure
Theme
Character Perspective & Character Development
100
"Marla looked up nervously at her brother, she was worried he would be upset that she broke his phone"
Using context clues, what does "nervously" mean in this sentence?
a. in anger
b. with joy
c. in silence
d. with worry
D. with worry
100
What type of text feature is shown in the photo above?
Diagram
100
Which text structure features the following signal words: "first, second, next, last, then"
chronology
100
What is theme?
The message or moral of a story. The lesson that the author wants you to learn.
100
What is characters perspective?
what a character thinks or feels
200
"A giant plane flew overhead, I looked up to see as it zoomed into the clouds"
Using context clues, what does "overhead" mean in this sentence?
a. loudly
b. above
c. quickly
d. through
B. Above
200
What is the highlighted part of the text called?
Heading
200
Which text structure explains the similarities and/or differences of two or more people, things, concepts, or ideas?
Compare and contrast
200
One day, Mia found a shiny necklace on the playground. She picked it up and slipped it into her pocket. It was beautiful, and Mia really wanted to keep it. But when she saw her friend Lily crying by the swings, she knew what she had to do.
Mia walked over and asked, "Did you lose something?" Lily nodded and said, "My necklace! It was a gift from my grandma."
Mia took a deep breath, pulled the necklace from her pocket, and gave it to Lily. "I found it on the ground," she said. Lily smiled and gave Mia a big hug.
Mia felt happy inside. Being honest wasn't always easy, but it was the right thing to do.
Which sentence helps the reader know what the theme of this passage is?
Being honest wasn't always easy, but it was the right thing to do.
200
What is character development?
How a character changes throughout the story.
300
"The old man gave the little boy the toy truck, he examined it with interest"
Using context clues, what does "examined" mean in this sentence?
a. cooked
b. enjoyed
c. looked at
d. admired
c. looked at
300
What text feature is circled? 
Title / Title page
300
What signal words are normally found in a text that follows the cause-and-effect text structure?
a. first, second, next, last
b. similar, alike, both, different, unlike
c. since, because, due to, as a result of
c. since, because, due to, as a result of
300
Ben’s hands were shaking. Today was the day he had to give a speech in front of the whole class. He felt like running out of the room. What if he forgot his words? What if everyone laughed?
He took a deep breath and remembered what his mom told him: "Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you do it even if you are."
Ben walked to the front of the class. His voice was a little shaky at first, but soon he was speaking clearly. When he finished, everyone clapped!
Ben smiled. He was still a little scared, but he was proud that he had the courage to try.
Which sentence helps the reader know what the theme of this passage is?
He was still a little scared, but he was proud that he had the courage to try.
OR
"Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you do it even if you are."
300
Maya could hardly sit still as she rode home with her new puppy on her lap. His fur was soft and warm, and he smelled like shampoo.
She was excited, but also a little nervous. What if she didn’t know how to take care of him? What if he didn’t like her?
When they got home, the puppy wagged his tail and licked her face. Maya giggled and hugged him tight. She decided to name him Max.
Maya knew it would take time to learn everything, but she was ready. Max was already her best friend.
Which sentences show Maya's perspective on getting a dog?
She was excited, but also a little nervous.
Maya giggled and hugged him tight.
Maya knew it would take time to learn everything, but she was ready.
400
"The fur on polar bears helps them repel, or keep away, cold water.
Using context clues, what does "repel" mean in this sentence?
a. keep away
b. cold water
c. helps them
d. polar bears fur
a. keep away
400
What text feature is highlighted above?
caption
400
Which text structure most typically explains events in the order that they occurred in time.
a. chronological
b. cause and effect
c. compare and contrast
a. chronological
400
At lunch, Sam stood alone with his tray, looking around for a place to sit. All the tables were full, and no one seemed to notice him. Emma saw Sam and remembered how lonely she had felt on her first day.
She waved and said, "Hey Sam! You can sit with us!"
Sam's face lit up with a big smile. He hurried over and sat down. They talked and laughed all through lunch.
Emma felt warm inside. She realized that even a small act of kindness could make someone's whole day better.
Which sentence from the passage helps the reader know what the theme is?
She realized that even a small act of kindness could make someone's whole day better.
400
Jayden stood at the front of the classroom, feeling like all eyes were on him. He missed his old school and his old friends. Everything here felt so big and unfamiliar.
At lunch, Jayden sat alone, picking at his sandwich. He wondered if he would ever feel at home here. Just then, a boy named Carlos came over and said, "Hey, want to play soccer with us?"
Jayden’s face lit up. Maybe being the new kid wouldn’t be so bad after all. He grabbed his lunch and ran outside, feeling a little more at home with every step.
Which sentences from the passage show Jayden's development from the beginning of the passage to the end?
possible answers:
He missed his old school and his old friends. Everything here felt so big and unfamiliar.
He wondered if he would ever feel at home here.
Jayden’s face lit up. Maybe being the new kid wouldn’t be so bad after all. He grabbed his lunch and ran outside, feeling a little more at home with every step.
500
"The mouse takes off when he realizes there are wolves in the area."
Using context clues, what does "takes off" mean in this sentence?
a. flies
b. leaves
c. jumps up
d. becomes angry
b. leaves
500
What is the name of the text feature which can be found in the back of a textbook that lists unknown words and their definitions in alphabetical order?
Glossary
500
Which graphic organizer is used for the text structure compare and contrast?
(if you cannot remember the name you may draw it)
venn diagram
500
Lila loved her bright, rainbow-colored sneakers. But when she wore them to school, some kids teased her. "Those shoes are too silly!" they said.
Lila looked down at her sneakers and thought about hiding them in her closet forever. But then she smiled and said, "I like them. They make me happy."
All day, Lila walked proudly through the halls. By the end of the week, some other kids even said they wanted rainbow shoes too!
Lila learned that being true to yourself could inspire others to be brave too.
Which sentence in the passage helps the reader know what the theme is?
Lila learned that being true to yourself could inspire others to be brave too.
500
Sophie bounced up and down in her seat as the last school bell rang. Summer vacation had finally arrived! She couldn’t wait for all the adventures ahead — swimming at the beach, camping under the stars, and eating ice cream every day.
At home, Sophie packed her backpack with books, sunglasses, and her favorite sunhat. "This is going to be the best summer ever!" she said, smiling from ear to ear.
As she zipped up her bag, Sophie felt ready for all the fun, laughter, and new memories waiting just around the corner.
Does this passage show Sophie's perspective or development? What text evidence can you use to support your answer?
Character perspective
evidence:
Summer vacation had finally arrived! She couldn’t wait for all the adventures ahead
"This is going to be the best summer ever!" she said, smiling from ear to ear.
Sophie felt ready for all the fun, laughter, and new memories waiting just around the corner.