Context Clues/Vocabulary
'When the fire alarm rang, the students began to panic or suddenly feel fear and worry."
What does panic mean?
Sudden fear
The two teams had to cooperate to finish the project successfully.
What does cooperate most nearly mean?
work together.
“Students should have longer recess because it helps them stay healthy and focused.”
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
She watched as the storm rolled in, wondering if she would be safe.
What is the point of view?
Third Person
Which of the following is an example of a homonym?
A. Bear (the animal) / Bear (to carry)
B. Rain / Reign
C. Two / Too / To
D. Flower / Flour
A. Bear (the animal) / Bear (to carry)
After being awake for two days, he felt delirious, confused and unable to think clearly.
What does delirious mean?
confused
The weather report helped farmers forecast a storm before it arrived.
What does forecast most nearly mean?
predict ahead of time.
The author tells a funny story about a dog who accidentally goes to school.
What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
I couldn't believe my eyes when the door slowly creaked open.
What is the point of view and what clue lets you know?
first person - I
What is the main reason Earth experiences seasons?
A. Earth is closer to the sun in summer
B. The tilt of Earth’s axis
C. The moon blocks sunlight
D. Changes in Earth’s distance from the moon
B. The tilt of Earth's axis.
The disappearance of the object was mysterious, and no one could explain what happened.
What does mysterious mean?
hard to explain
The volcano's suddent eruption forced people to leave the area quickly.
What does eruption most nearly mean?
bursting out/breaking out.
The passage includes diagrams, labels, and captions explaining how the human body works.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform
"Early in the morning, Carlos packed his bag for the field trip. After arriving at school, he boarded the bus with his classmates. During the ride, the teacher explained what they would see at the museum. Later, the students explored the exhibits and took notes. By the end of the day, Carlos returned home and shared everything he learned with his family."
What text structure is being used and how do you know?
Chronological order - events are happening in order.
Which of these is a renewable resource?
A. Oil
B. Coal
C. Wind
D. Natural gas
C. Wind
The judge was presiding over the court, leading and being in charge of the trial.
What does presiding mean?
in charge or leading
The company had to transfer supplies from one location to another
What does the root fer suggest in transfer?
carry
The text explains the causes and effects of pollution using facts and statistics.
Which detail BEST supports the author's purpose? And what is the author's purpose?
Inform - facts and statistics
"Last night, it rained heavily all night and the river overflowed its banks. As a result, several streets in the town were flooded. This caused schools to close for the day, so students had to stay home.
What text structure is being used and how do you know?
Cause and Effect - 'as a result' - something occured (rained heavily) which caused something to happen. (schools to be closed).
Which of the following statements is true about volcanoes?
A. Magma becomes lava when it reaches the surface.
B. Lava forms under the Earth’s crust.
C. Volcanoes only erupt once in history.
D. All volcanoes are underwater.
A. Magma becomes lava when it reaches the surface.
She spoke with contempt, showing a lack of respect and strong dislike?
What does contempt mean?
disrespect or dislike
The instructions included a diagram to help students understand the steps.
Explain how the root gram helps determine the meaning of diagram.
something written or drawn to explain
The author uses vivid imagery, dialogue, and suspense to tell a story.
How do these elements support the purpose? And what is the author's purpose?
Entertain - they make the story interesting/entertaining.
"The rainforest is a warm, wet place filled with tall trees and thick green plants. Brightly colored birds fly above the canopy, while insects crawl along the damp forest floor. The air feels humid, and the sounds of animals echo all around."
What is the text structure? How do you know?
Description - gives details about one topic (forests) - uses sensory words (warm, wet, brightly colored) - no other text structures are being used (just describing).
Which statement BEST explains why the Great Wall of China was built?
A. To celebrate the emperor’s birthday
B. To protect against invasions from northern tribes
C. To serve as a trade route
D. To mark the border with India
B. To protect against invasions from northern tribes