Context Clues
Fact or Opinion
Story Elements
a. setting
b. character
c. plot
d. problem/solution
e. author
Author's Purpose
a.to inform
b. to persuade
c. to express personal emotions
d. to describe
Homophones
100
Tina used a parasol, which is like an umbrella, to block the sun. What does parasol mean in this sentence? (sunscreen, umbrella or beach towel)
What is a type of an umbrella.
100
Chocolate is the best ice cream.
What is opinion.
100
The sequence of events in a story.
What is plot.
100
The table is six feet long. It is three feet wide. It is made of oak wood, and its color is light brown. This is a dining room table that can seat six people. It is painted with a clear, glossy finish. It is in good condition.
What is to describe
100
I put my shoes on because I didn't want to walk in my _____________ feet (bear or bare).
What is bare
200
Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold. What does reluctant mean in this sentence? (willing, not willing, excited, or ready)
What is not willing.
200
Mrs. Weber is the best third grade teacher.
What is opinion.
200
Where a story takes place.
What is setting.
200
Dear Grandma, I am so sad since Ginger went away to summer camp. It’s just no fun at all here without my big sister. This summer is really boring. I can’t think of anything fun to do. What did you like to do for fun when you were my age? You always have good ideas for things to do. Writing to you about my problems always makes things seem better. Love, Tami
What is to express personal emotions.
200
I want to use that shovel over __________ (they're or there).
What is there.
300
The domestic cat was much nicer than the wild cat. What does domestic mean in this sentence? (mean, mad, tame)
What is tame.
300
Our school is called Todd Lane Elementary.
What is fact.
300
Who wrote the story.
What is author.
300
Recycling is a good idea. This means that waste materials are processed. Then they are turned into new products. Many items can be recycled. Glass and metal can be recycled. Plastic and newspapers can, too. Even electronics can be recycled. Most towns have places where these things can be dropped off. Some places even pick up items from people’s homes. Then these items go to a different location to be recycled. Recycling is good for the environment. Let’s take care of the Earth. Please talk to your family about recycling!
What is to inform
300
I don't ever want to eat another __________ in my life (beat, beet)!
What is beet.
400
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. What does nutritious mean in this sentence? (healthy, bad, delicious)
What is healthy.
400
James in Mrs. Kakiou's class is James Rowe and James in Mrs. Weber's class is James Jeter.
What is fact.
400
An animal or person in a story.
What is character.
400
Children who are good sports have more fun than poor sports. That may be because children would rather play games with good sports than poor sports. After all, nobody likes a whiner or cheater! If you have been a poor sport, change your ways. Become a good sport and have more fun! All you need to do is follow the rules of the game, control your temper, and treat the other players with respect. For a good time, be a good sport no matter whether you win or lose the game.
What is to persuade.
400
I love my _____________ Lis, she is the nicest lady (ant or Aunt).
What is Aunt.
500
The feisty dog had to stay in a cage so no one would get hurt. What does feisty mean in this sentence? (touchy,mean or sleepy or friendly)
What is touchy and mean.
500
Shaun is the best student in Mrs. Weber's class.
What is opinion.
500
The conflict in the story and how it is resolved.
What is problem and solution.
500
There are millions of asteroids in the solar system. Asteroids are small bumpy objects. They orbit the sun like planets do. Many of them orbit in the asteroid belt. The asteroid belt is between Mars and Jupiter. Asteroids are made of many materials including rocks and metals.
What is to inform.
500
I want to go _____ the mall today (to or two).
What is to.
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