Visualizing
Context Clues
Verbs
Possessive Nouns
Point of View
100
What animal do you visualize? The small black creature was able to carry a big piece of cracker across the sidewalk. There were many of these insects living in one area.
What is an ant!
100
Give the definition of alternated: Even though it was a one-player game, the boys figured that they each could play if they alternated.
What is took turns
100
Past, Present, or Future? The pirates will be landing in Chicago.
What is future
100
Who owns something in this sentence: The children's bus was late to school.
What is the children
100
First or Third person? "Ice cream! Ice cream!" I heard the street vendor shouting as he pushed his cart down the block. Ice cream sounded really tasty on a day like this. I plunged my hands into my pockets and examined the contents: one pair of house keys, a pack of gum that was almost empty, and a few coins. I pulled the coins from my pockets and counted them. It didn't take long. 46 cents. I saw a line of children from the neighborhood in front of the street vendor. Each walked away happier than the former. My mouth tasted like hot ashes.
What is 1st person
200
What season do you visualize? The wind is very strong today. It is blowing all of the colorful leaves off of the trees. My dad told me I had to put on a light jacket before going outside to ride my bike.
What is fall!
200
Define the word vague: She does not communicate with me so I only have a vague idea as to how I can help.
What is little information
200
Past, Present, or Future? The Ugly Pirate was brushing his hair in front of the mirror.
What is past
200
Rephrase this sentence to use a possessive noun The cat had a fluffy tail.
What is The cat's tail was fluffy.
200
First or Third person? Vince held the slice of pepperoni pizza in his palm as the cheese dripped through his fingers. He didn't know what to do. The cafeteria was afire with slices of pizza flying through the air. Splat! A greasy slice of sausage splattered on Vince's table. The sauce splashed up and hit his friend R.J. in the chest. "Ugh!" R.J. shouted as he fell into Vince's arms. "I'm hit, Vince!"
What is 3rd person
300
What food do you visualize? Yumm! The sauce dripped down my face as a bit into the cheese. It was so delicious, but I was too full to eat the thick buttery crust.
What is pizza!
300
Define the word clamor: The principal came into the study hall and began yelling, "You students better quiet all of that clamor and shut your mouths. Don't you know that people are trying to sleep in here?"
What is loud noises
300
Name the past tense & future tense of: FEEL
What is past tense= felt future tense= will feel, will be feeling
300
Which is correct? A. My doctor's office was very busy with sick patients. B. My doctors' office was very busy with sick patients.
What is A. My doctor's office was very busy with sick patients.
300
What point of view does the author have about the cat? Cats are amazing creatures. They are always so friendly and cute. Cats can help people relax and be happy when they cuddle of play with cats.
What is loves cats, thinks they are great animals
400
What is visualizing?
What is creating a picture in your head
400
Define the word mere: Did you know that for a mere 80 cents a day, you can feed a starving child?
What is not a lot, little amount
400
Name the past tense & future tense of: FLY
What is past tense= flew or flown future tense = will fly, will be flying
400
What is correct? A. Have you seen the mouses' cheese cubes in their home? B. Have you seen the mice's cheese cubes in their home?
What is B. Have you seen the mice's cheese cubes in their home?
400
First or Third person? "Wow," The girl said. She couldn't believe the amount of snow outside of her house.
What is third person
500
What animal do you visualize? I heard a huge thud as his front paws hit the ground after standing on 2 legs to climb a tree. He was so big that he could scoop a fish out of the lake with one swipe. His brown thick hair was able to keep him warm and dry in his habitat.
What is a bear
500
Define the word faint: I thought that I heard a faint scratching noise, but I figured that it might just be in my head.
What is low/quiet noise
500
Name the past tense & future tense of: THINK
What is past tense= thought future tense= will think, will be thinking
500
Which is correct? A. My mom and dad have many chairs in their house. B. My mom and dad have many chair's in their house.
What is A. My mom and dad have many chairs in their house.
500
What is the author's point of view about dragons? Have you ever seen a dragon? People say they live in castles in far-away places, but I don't know anyone that has ever seen a dragon. Apparently they breath fire, but that seems a little impossible. If I had the money, I would begin a search to find one!
What is the author doesn't think dragons exist!
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