Word Wizard
Which clue helps you understand an unknown word?
A. Punctuation
B. Nearby words
C. Font size
D. Title only
What is nearby words?
When reading a nonfiction story what annotation style do you use?
What is 5ws and a H?
What does it mean to make an inference?
A. Say exactly what the text says
B. Make a guess with no clues
C. Use clues from the text and what you know
D. Read faster
What is Use clues from the text and what you know?
What is text evidence?
A. A guess about the story
B. A fact or detail from the text that proves your answer
C. Something your friend says
D. The title of the book
What is A fact or detail from the text that proves your answer?
Maya was reluctant to speak in front of the class. She slowly raised her hand and looked down at her desk. Even though she knew the answer. She hesitated before talking.
What does reluctant mostly mean?
A) Excited
B) Willing
C) Nervous or unsure
D) Loud
What is C? Nervous or unsure
The tired runner collapsed after the race.
What does collapsed MOST likely mean?
A. Jumped
B. Fell down
C. Won
D. Stretched
What is fell down?
When reading a fiction story what annotation style do you use?
What is CSPACE?
When the teacher returned the tests, Marcus stared at his paper and slowly slid it into his backpack without speaking.
What can you infer?
What is Marcus failed his test?
The dog barked loudly and ran to the door when the mail carrier arrived.
Which part of the sentence is text evidence that the dog was excited?
A. The mail carrier arrived
B. The dog
C. Barked loudly and ran to the door
What is barked loudly and ran to the door?
Service dogs are specially trained animals that help people with disabilities. Some dogs guide people who can't see, while others remind their owners to take medicine. They also help people stay calm during stressful times. Service dogs work hard every day to support their owners and improve their lives.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A) Service dogs need special food
B) Service dogs help people in many ways
C) Some dogs are friendly
D) Dogs like to work every day
What is B? Service dogs help people in many ways
After missing the bus, Jamal trudged to school, dragging his feet the entire way.
What does trudged MOST likely mean?
A. Skipped happily
B. Walked slowly and with effort
C. Ran quickly
D. Walked proudly
What is walked slowly?
In the Great Migration story there was the detail "African Americans migrated from the South to the North for better jobs and education"
What would you annotate this detail as? (Pick one)
What is Why?
Lena grabbed her umbrella before leaving the house.
What can you infer?
What is it might rain?
Maria loved reading. Every morning before school, she would sit on her porch with a book in her lap. Even on weekends, she found time to read.
Which sentence is the best text evidence that Maria enjoys reading?
A. Every morning before school, she would sit on her porch with a book in her lap.
B. Even on weekends, she found time to read.
C. Maria loved reading.
D. All of the above
What is all of the above?
When a school noticed that many students were late to class, teachers worked together to solve the problem. First, they adjusted the bell schedule. Next, teachers reminded students to arrive on time. As a result, fewer students were late, and learning time improved.
Which text structure is used?
A) Compare and contrast
B) Cause and effect
C) Chronological order
D) Description
What is C, chronological order?
In the paragraph below, what does the word justified MOST likely mean?
The referee explained his call and showed the video replay, which justified his decision.
What is proved it was correct?
In the Earl of Twirl, Cara made fun of Earl because he could not twirl without falling.
What would you annotate this as?
What is problem?
The sky grew darker, and a cool wind swept across the field. Parents began gathering blankets, and the referee hurried the players off the field.
What can you infer is most likely about to happen?
What is a storm is coming?
The river had risen so much that the park paths were underwater. Children had to play on the playground’s swings, avoiding puddles, while their parents watched from the benches.
Which sentence BEST shows why the children could not play in the usual area?
A. The river had risen so much that the park paths were underwater.
B. Children had to play on the playground’s swings
C. Parents watched from the benches
D. The children were happy
What is The river had risen so much that the park paths were underwater?
Recycling helps protect the environment by reducing waste. When people recycle paper, plastic, and glass, fewer materials end up in landfills. Recycling also saves energy and helps keep communities clean.
Why did the author write this passage?
A) To entertain
B) To persuade
C) To inform
D) To tell a story
What is C? To inform
Although the task seemed impossible at first, Maya persevered and completed it.
What is a definition that BEST explains the meaning of persevered?
What is to keep trying?
During CAPE and i-Ready you can not annotate on the story. What should you do instead?
What is create an annotation chart?
Even though Jasmine reread the passage twice, she underlined several sentences and whispered the words to herself before answering the question.
Make an inference that BEST explains why Jasmine used these strategies?
What is She was trying to better understand the text?
During the storm, the wind howled through the trees, and rain splattered against the windows. The power went out, leaving the house dark. Despite the weather, Liam grabbed a flashlight and carefully navigated to check on his younger siblings.
Which sentence provides the best text evidence that Liam is responsible?
What is Liam grabbed a flashlight and carefully navigated to check on his younger siblings?
Jordan wanted to quit the basketball team after missing several shots. Instead, he practiced every afternoon. By the end of the season, Jordan improved and felt proud of his hard work.
What lesson does Jordan learn?
A) Winning is everything
B) Practice helps you improve
C) Basketball is easy
D) Teams are unfair
What is letter B, practice helps you improve?