Context Clues
In the sentence, "The gigantic whale was much larger than the small boat," what does gigantic mean?
Very large / huge.
What is a "Theme"?
The lesson/message.
Which type of account is written by someone who actually saw or experienced the event?
A Firsthand Account.
When you "Infer," you use clues from the book plus what else?
Your own background knowledge.
Which "Modal Auxiliary" word shows that something is required?
Must.
"The hike was exhausting, so we slept for ten hours when we got home." Which word helps you know that exhausting means very tiring?
"Slept for ten hours."
In a story where a turtle beats a rabbit because he never gives up, what is the theme?
Slow and steady wins the race (or don't give up).
An encyclopedia or a history textbook is usually which type of account?
Secondhand Account.
"Sally grabbed her umbrella and put on her yellow boots." What can you infer about the weather?
It is raining.
Is this a complete sentence or a fragment: "Running through the park."?
Fragment (it's missing a subject).
"Unlike his messy brother, Leo was very meticulous about keeping his room clean." Is meticulous a synonym or an antonym for "messy"?
Antonym (it means neat/careful).
A paragraph describes how bees collect pollen, make honey, and protect the queen. What is the Main Idea?
How bees live and work together.
If you read a diary entry from a soldier in the Civil War, is that a firsthand or secondhand account?
Firsthand Account.
"The boy’s face turned bright red and he clenched his fists." How is the boy feeling?
Angry.
Where does the comma go in this sentence? "I wanted to go outside but it was raining."
Before the word "but."
What is the meaning of the word seldom in this sentence: "It seldom rains in the desert, so the ground is very dry"?
Not very often / rarely.
True or False: A summary should include every single tiny detail from a story.
False (it should only include the most important parts).
Why would a firsthand account use words like "I," "me," and "we"?
Because the author was there and is telling their own story.
If an author says, "Recycling is important for the Earth," what is one piece of evidence they might use to prove it?
(Accept any logical reason, e.g., "It reduces trash in landfills").
Fix the punctuation for this speaking sentence: Help me! shouted Tim.
"Help me!" shouted Tim.
"The magician’s trick was a hoax; he didn't really disappear, he just hid behind a curtain." What does hoax mean?
A trick or a fake.
When writing a summary for a story, we use the strategy: "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, _______." What is the last word?
Then.
If two people describe the same parade, but one was a clown in the parade and one was a kid watching, will their "point of view" be the same or different?
Different (they saw different things).
A character gives their lunch away to a student who forgot theirs. What character trait describes them?
Kind, generous, or selfless.
What are the "FANBOYS" words used to connect two sentences?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.