Word of the Week
This verb is how you would carry something heavy.
lug
Break this word into two syllables: ample
am/ple
Drink your milk! Milk is an excellent source of protein, which is good for your muscles. Drinking milk helps make your bones strong. Milk has important vitamins and minerals your body needs. Pour yourself a glass of milk today!
What is the TOPIC of this paragraph?
milk
TEXT CLUES + _____________ _____________ = INFERENCE!
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Name all five teachers in the learning lab
Mrs. Gutner, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Sanzari, and Mrs. Weisenfluh
This word describes a smug smile OR means to smile smugly.
smirk
ai ea oa ue
These are all examples of what?
Vowel teams
The MAIN IDEA is: "Cats use their tails to communicate" what is the TOPIC?
Cats
Gabe sighed and threw his pencil across the room. "I give up!"
Gabe's older brother Matt picked up the pencil and walked over to Gabe. "Can I take a look? I bet we can figure it out together."
Which adjective best describes Gabe?
a) furious
b) helpful
c) frustrated
d) embarrassed
c) frustrated
What is the most exciting part of the story called?
a) resolution
b) climax
c) rising action
d) beginning
b) climax
A wet cardboard box, a sickly cat, and an elderly person could all be described with this word.
frail
This syllable type ends in a vowel and makes a long vowel sound.
open
If the MAIN IDEA is: "Dogs are good companions for humans," what would be a SUPPORTING DETAIL?
a) Dogs are adorable
b) Dogs have an excellent sense of smell
c) Dogs are protective of their owners
d) Dogs need exercise
C) Dogs are protective of their owners
Gabe sighed and threw his pencil across the room. "I give up!"
Gabe's older brother Matt picked up the pencil and walked over to Gabe. "Can I take a look? I bet we can figure it out together."
Which adjective best describes Matt?
a) furious
b) helpful
c) frustrated
d) embarrassed
b) helpful
What suffix do you add to a base word to make it past tense?
ed
This adjective describes the weather on most tropical islands.
humid
What consonant "steals" the vowel sound?
r
Look at these SUPPORTING DETAILS:
- Maine has beaches with waves for surfing
- Maine has mountains for skiing
- There are many hiking trails in Maine
What is the MAIN IDEA?
There are many things to do (or outdoor activities) in Maine.
Patrick shivered and pulled the covers over his achy head. Then, he heard a knock at the door "Patrick, I brought you some chicken soup," his mom said. "It will be good for you."
What can you inference?
a) Patrick's mom is angry at him
b) Patrick loves to be warm
c) Chicken soup is Patrick's favorite food
d) Patrick is sick in bed
d) Patrick is sick in bed
An action word is a ...
verb
A synonym for this word would be 'relocate'.
migrate
Break this word into its 4 syllables:
independent
in/de/pen/dent
Every Thanksgiving, Sarah and her Grandmother get up early in the morning to put the turkey in the oven. Next, they prepare dessert by slicing apples and rolling out pie crust. Finally, Sarah and her grandmother prepare all the sides: mashed potatoes, stuffing, and squash. Sarah looks forward to Thanksgiving every year.
Chose the best MAIN IDEA:
a) Sarah and her grandmother have a cooking tradition.
b) Sarah thinks Thanksgiving is the best holiday.
c) Sarah loves to eat Thanksgiving food.
d) Sarah's grandmother is a good cook.
a) Sarah and her grandmother have a cooking tradition
Jake was nervous to be in the school play. "All those people looking at me!" he complained. But when he saw the wolf's costume, he decided, "Ok, that's the part I want!"
What can you inference?
a) Jake loves attention
b) Jake loves wolves
c) The wolf costume will cover Jake's face
d) Jake will be the star of the show
c) The wolf costume will cover Jake's face
The suffix "tion" turns a verb into a ___________
noun