inferencing
Passage: “Liam came inside dripping wet. He shook his umbrella and took off his rubber boots.”
Question: What was the weather like?
rainy
synonym for happy
joyful
Alex rushed out the door with his backpack bouncing on his shoulders. He didn’t want to miss the bus again, so he grabbed a granola bar and sprinted down the sidewalk.
Question: What was the main character’s name?
Alex
Bark — Name two meanings.
dog sound or tree covering
Define: “evaluate.”
to judge or decide the value of something?
Passage: “Maya stared at her test with a big smile and raced to tell her friend.”
Question: What can you infer about her score?
she did well
antonym for noisy
quiet
During recess, Ruby and her friends played tag near the big oak tree in the center of the playground. The cool breeze made the leaves dance while the kids ran around laughing.
Question: Where did the story take place?
playground
Bat — Name two meanings.
flying animal or baseball equipment
Use in a sentence: “contrast.”
______________
Passage: “The dog hid under the bed when the sky rumbled loudly.”
Question: What is the dog feeling?
scared
synonym for brave
courageous
Jamal wanted to build the tallest Lego tower ever, but every time he added a new piece, the tower wobbled and fell apart. He sighed as the pieces scattered across the floor.
Question: What problem did Jamal have?
he couldn’t keep his Lego tower from falling
Pitcher — Name two meanings.
container for liquid or baseball thrower
Define: “significant.”
important or meaningful?
Passage: “Tom’s stomach growled during math class. He kept looking at the clock.”
Question: What does Tom want?
food/lunch
antonym for ancient
modern or new
Sofia’s class had a big science project due. She accidentally spilled water on her poster the night before it was due. Instead of giving up, she carefully dried it and used markers to fix the smudges.
Question: How was the problem solved?
she dried her poster and fixed the smudges?
Wave — Name two meanings.
motion with hand or movement in water
Choose the correct definition: “generate.”
(A) to stop
(B) to create
(C) to copy
B
Passage: “Sara put on her helmet, tightened her chin strap, and stepped onto the stage where judges sat with clipboards.”
Question: What event is she likely in?
talent show or competition
synonym for predict
guess
Diego found a small injured bird in his backyard. He wanted to help it, so he gently placed it in a box with soft towels and asked his mom to call a wildlife rescue. The bird was taken to a safe place to heal. Diego felt proud that he made a difference.
Question: What was the lesson or theme of the story?
helping others / showing compassion makes a difference?
Spring — Name two meanings.
season/coil/jump
Explain: “contribute.”
to give or add something to help?