Context Clues
The two reporters were bickering over who was going to write the front-page story that week. They argued so long that the editor pulled both their stories.
What is the meaning of the word bickering?
argue, fight, debate, etc.
My mom wanted to make sure that my birthday was extra speshal this year.
What needs to be changed in this sentence?
Change speshal to special
Clare took out her easel form her closet. She put on an old shirt and got out her brushes. She had ordered some new colors to use.
What is Claire about to do?
Paint
Mom made the most sweet and thick pancakes that I have ever tasted.
What sense does this appeal to?
Taste
Task Card #1
Giraffes are fascinating creatures.
The mood in the classroom was somber after the teacher read the end of Charlotte’s Web. Everyone was sad after Charlotte died at the end.
What is the meaning of the word somber?
sad, depressing
Allexyana wrote a short story called "the open Door" and let Romeo illustrate it.
What change should be made to this sentence?
Brady took his glove out of his bag. He put on his hat and ran out to left field. He was all ready for practice.
What sport does Brady play?
baseball
As fall arrived the air was filled with the scent of pumpkins and cinnamon.
Smell
Task Card #5
mice will eat just about anything
I tried to avert my eyes from the car accident, but I just couldn’t look away. Luckily no one was injured.
What is the meaning of the word avert?
look way, turn away
The man went to the store to buy salad soda, and ice.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
Add a comma after salad
The children put on their hats, gloves, and boots. They were so excited to go outside. Everything looked fluffy and white.
What season is it?
How do you know?
Winter
fluffy and white = snow
The teacher's claps echoed in the classroom as the clambering of voices slowly died out.
hear
Task Car #10
Tigers are very powerful
After liberation, the prisoners looked gaunt because they had little food at the work camp.
What is the meaning of the word gaunt?
thin, hungry
The man ran quickly as he past the police officer.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
Change past to passed
"Oh no, my ring is missing!" said mom in dismay. "When did you have it last?" dad asked. "Well," replied mom "I took it off and put it by the sink while I was doing dishes, but it isn't there now."
What happened to mom's ring? How do you know?
Her ring likely fell down the drain or in the sink, i know because she left it by the sink while she was doing dishes.
As he looked upon her bright blue eyes and soft facial features, he knew he was in love.
sight
Task Card #6
Wild Elephants are in danger
If you want to go on the guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!
What is the meaning of the word punctual?
on time, early
I was nervous about meeting the new teacher, and luckily, she was very helpful and understanding.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
change and to but
Ana did not want to go outside, but Jerrold was clearly excited. It was rainy out, so Ana put on her rain jacket and boots while Jerrold waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Ana grabbed the leash, and they went out.
What can you infer about Jerrold? How do you know?
Jerrold is a dog because he is excited to go for a walk. It mentions a leash.
The salty sea air blew across his face and left his skin dry.
touch
Task Card #20
Anteaters and Aardvarks are a lot alike.