Context Clues
Theme
Main Idea
Text Structure
Mystery
100

Even though John had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more. Yearned most likely means.. a. accepted b. appreciated c. craved d. learned

c. craved

100

What is theme? 

The lesson learned. The overall message of the story. 

100

There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock and ash for several miles. Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface. 

a. Several events can change the Earth's surface. b. Earthquakes can cause large cracks. c. Volcanoes can be dangerous.

a. Several events can change the Earth's surface.

100

Daniel Sullivan was the first to notice the flames coming from the O’Leary barn at around 8:30 pm on October 8. A problem with the alarm box made it impossible for the people in the area to call for the fire department. By 9:30 pm, the entire block was blazing. In another 3 hours, there were fires all over Chicago. The heavy wind coming from the lake only made the fire bigger. It would be another day before the fire would be completely out. By that time, 17,500 buildings had been burned.

Sequence

100

Which one is a fact and which is opinion? 1. Taylor Swift is the best singer in the world! 2. She made $1.82 billion dollars in 2023 through music sales, The Eras Tour and movie sales!

1. Opinion & 2.Fact

200

Kevin thought that it was a great injustice that girls could wear earrings in the school while the boys could not. Injustice most likely means...          a. promise b. unfairness c. acceptance d. problem

b. unfairness

200
One day, Ms. Barthelette told the class they would get extra recess if EVERYONE completed their homework on time. If one person forgot their homework, the whole class would stay inside to read. Unfortunately, one student forgot his homework. A group of children decided to do his homework for him so that Ms. Barthelette wouldn't find out and they would still get recess! However, Courtney and Erin felt like the class was cheating and decided to tell Ms. Barthelette what was going on. Ms. Barthelette only let two children have recess that day--Courtney and Erin.
Honestly is the best policy
200

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. 

a. Floods can cause a lot of damage. b. Floods cause mudslides. c. Floods damage houses and roads.

a. floods can cause a lot of damage

200

Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. 

Problem and Solution

200

What is the figurative language? What does it mean?

Before snack, Sofia was as hungry as a wolf.

1. Simile 2.She is very hungry

300

Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food. Seldom most likely means.. a. never b. often c. rarely d. a lot

c. rarely

300
The St. Pats boys basketball team walked into the gym for their championship game. As they glanced down the court, they spotted the team they would be playing. "Psh," one boy said. "Look how short and little they are!" Another boy commented and said "They don't even have uniforms that match!" Finally, another child shouted "You call THOSE basketball shoes!" The boys started to laugh. Finally the game started. It turns out, even though the boys were short, they were really fast! The final score of the game was 55-2. Guess what team won? The ones with the short players, mismatch uniforms, and ugly shoes!
Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover.--Don't judge something until you get to know it.
300

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

School doesn't always have to be boring. Sometimes there are fun games you can play, such as jeopardy and around the world. Also, the teachers are usually very nice. Sometimes they give you extra recess! During school, you get to spend time with your friends and learn new things! So next time you dread going to school, remember, it can be a good experience!

School can be fun

300

To a small child, the ocean and a pond seem like the same thing. However, there are important differences to point out. To begin with, a pond is a very small body of water. The ocean covers more than half of the earth’s surface. Ponds are very shallow, but the ocean is several thousand miles deep in most places. Some green pond plants are rooted in mud on the floor of a pond. Because of the ocean’s depth, the sunlight can’t reach the ocean’s floor, hence no green plants grow there. Ponds contain fresh water, which means there is no salt content. The ocean, though, is the largest body of saltwater on earth. While they are both bodies of water, there are clearly major differences between the ocean and a pond. 

Compare/Contrast

300

What is an example of a graphic feature?

Diagram, chart, illustrations, and maps

400

The rays from the rising sun shined splendidly through our kitchen window. Splendidly most likely means.. a. beautifully b. loudly c. brightly d. gracefully

a. beautifully

400
Jim studied all week for his big exam. When his friends asked him to hang out, he politely declined their invitation to study. When he was asked to play at recess, he chose to look over his math flash cards. He made sure to get plenty of sleep the night before and ate a healthy breakfast. When it was time to take the big test, Jim got Advanced! What is the theme of this story?
Hard work pays off
400

Goosebumps are interesting. They are my favorite kind of book! I think R.L. Stine is a great author. I always get scared when I read Goosebumps books but I still think they are great! My favorite series is the Night of the Living Dummy series! I think Slappy is so funny and scary!! I wouldn't want to meet Slappy in real life even if his books are really interesting!

What they like about Goosebumps. Their opinion on Goosebumps.

400

Headaches can have several causes. Many people think that the major cause of headache is nervous tension, but there is strong evidence that suggests diet and environment as possible factors. Some people get headaches because they are dependent on caffeine. Other people may be allergic to salt, or they may have low blood sugar. Still other people are allergic to household chemicals including polishes, waxes, bug killers, and paint. If they can manage to avoid these substances, their headaches tend to go away. When a person has recurring headaches, it is worthwhile to look for the underlying cause, especially if the result of that search is freedom from pain. 

Cause/Effect

400

What point of view is this written in?

"And I should just tell you to leave 'cause I know exactly where it leads, but I watch us go 'round and 'round each time"

First Person

500

Even when the team lost in the championship, Jaquan maintained his dignity, holding his head up high as he marched off the basketball court. Dignity most likely means... a. brave b. anger c. cool d. pride

d. pride

500
The students at Mosier Elementary School got a new student from China that didn't speak any English. At recess, everyone was playing tag, except her. Students would run near her and stick their tongue out at her and try to make her talk even though she didn't know any English. She sat alone at lunch, and kids stole her food and threw little pieces of paper at her. Finally, Grace couldn't take it any longer. Even though her friends were making fun of the new girl, she knew it was wrong. The next day, Grace drew a picture for the new girl, taught her how to swing on the swings, sat with her at lunch, and even taught her to said "Hi" in English. Grace's friends got mad at her for doing this, but the new girl really appreciated it and Grace felt good for doing the right thing.
Stand up for what you believe in Kindness Do what is Right Right vs. Wrong Good vs. Evil
500

Harry Houdini was born in Hungary in 1874 and moved to Wisconsin when he was four years old. As a young boy, he became captivated by magic when he saw a magician perform. Harry directed his energy to becoming a magician, but some of his first shows were a flop. After five years he almost gave it up. But the “needle trick" changed all that. In this trick he swallowed needles and thread and coughed them back up through his eyes. Harry was on his way up! Harry went on to perform amazing stunts and tricks including in 1910 escaping out of the mouth of a cannon just before it blew up. No wonder Harry Houdini became a household name. Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926. 

Harry Houdini was a great magician.

500

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a books series that focuses on the adventures of the main character: Percy Jackson! In the first book he is given a task by his father who is a Greek God (which one is a surprise!). In the second book (my favorite book) he has to go through a sea of monsters to get a magical item back! In the third book Percy and his friends have to find a Greek God who has gone missing! In the fourth book Percy has to go into an underground maze to try to stop a war from breaking out! In the fifth book they have to fight the war they couldn't stop!

Sequence

500

What is author's purpose? What are the options?

The reason they are writing the text. 

Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.

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