Context Clues
I was so parched, that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Parched means...
Thirsty
diving board, lifeguard, swimsuits
The pool
Janet's eyes were very heavy. She had been studying all night and didn't get enough sleep. Janet laid her head down on her desk. She is feeling...
Tired
I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient’s teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush.
A Dentist
I have a beard, but I don't shave. I sometimes have a horn, but it is not an instrument. I also have hoofs. I am a...
A Goat
Wilson put on a heavy coat, a wool scarf, several pairs of socks inside his boots, and fur-lined gloves to protect himself against the frigid weather. Frigid means...
Cold
teachers, students, books
school
Angelica is very quiet in class. Whenever she is asked a question in class, her face turns red and she'll look down while answering. Angelica gets embarrassed easily. She can be described as...
Shy or Scared or Bashful
I work in a courtroom. I make decisions about cases. I wear long robes. I am a...
A Judge
I am known for my massive size and my short legs. I have one or two horns on my snout. I am a...
A Rhino
The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Saturated means...
Wet
Food, tables, waiter
A restaurant
Casey is the lead singer in the school choir. She is the leader in her dance group. Casey also is an excellent piano player. Next week, she is trying out for the school play. We all know that she will do well. She can be described as...
Talented
I drive a truck and use a hose to put out fires. I wear a lot of gear and a helmet. People call me for emergencies.
A Fireman
I could beat you in a race. As a matter of fact, I could beat anything on land! My coat has spots, but it's not dirt. I am a ...
A cheetah
I tried to persuade her to recycle her plastic bottles, but I just couldn't talk her into it. Persuade means...
Convince
Thermometers, doctors, the sick or the injured
A Hospital
I had to make a speech in front of the school. Before the speech, I was pacing back and forth and my palms were sweaty. I wasn't really scared, but I really was...
Nervous or Scared
I am good with my hands. I can build houses, roads, and sometimes tall buildings. I am a...
A Construction Worker
I have skin that is really scaly. I slither around and have a long tongue. I am a...
A Snake
Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room. Illuminate means...
Light up
Tickets, large darkened room, popcorn
The Movies
John loves to live life on the edge. He climbs mountains, races cars, and wrestles alligators. Some people say he is crazy. He describes himself as________.
Adventurous
I am creative. I am a thinker. I write words for others to read. These words are put into a book.
An Author
I have a trunk that I can't take to the airport. I use my ears as fans. I am a...
An Elephant