Context Clues
The puppy was famished, so it quickly ate all of its food.
What does famished mean?
Very hungry
The crowd was jubilant after their team won the championship.
Happy, excited
After reading a text message, a character smiles and immediately calls a friend.
They received good news or are excited
Ava wanted to improve her reading score. She read for twenty minutes every night and asked her teacher for extra practice. At the end of the month, her score increased.
Determined, hardworking, persistent
A student refuses to share supplies with anyone, even when they have extras.
Selfish
Even though Maya was reluctant to speak in front of the class, she gave her presentation.
What does reluctant mean?
Answer: Unsure, nervous, unwilling
The scientist was meticulous, checking her work several times for mistakes.
Careful, thorough
Sophia keeps looking at the clock every few minutes during class.
She is waiting for something, wants class to end, or is excited about an upcoming event.
A student studies every night for two weeks to prepare for a difficult test.
What is a character trait to describe them?
Determined, Hardworking
A character interrupts others and believes their ideas are always the best.
Arrogant, conceited
The teacher's instructions were precise, leaving no room for confusion.
What does precise mean?
Answer: Exact, clear, accurate
The abandoned amusement park looked eerie in the moonlight. It was silent, dark, and empty.
What does eerie mean?
Strange, spooky, scary
Marcus quickly hides his test paper when his friends ask how he did.
He may have gotten a bad grade, be embarrassed, or not want others to see it.
A character always follows the rules and turns assignments in on time.
What is a character trait to describe them?
Responsible
A student blames everyone else for mistakes they made themselves.
Dishonest
After hiking for six hours, the group was exhausted and ready to rest.
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
The witness gave a credible explanation, and the jury believed what she said.
Believable; trustworthy
A character's hands shake while they wait to speak in front of a crowd.
They are nervous or anxious.
A character volunteers to go first during a presentation even though they are nervous.
What is a character trait to describe them?
Brave, courageous
A character makes fun of others to get laughs from their friends.
Unkind, mean, cruel
The detective remained skeptical of the witness's story because some details did not make sense.
What does skeptical mean?
Doubtful, questioning, unsure
The teacher praised Ava for being diligent. She always completed her work carefully and on time.
Hard-working
A character keeps glancing behind them while walking down a dark street.
They feel nervous, scared, or think someone may be following them.
A character admits they broke a window, even though nobody saw it happen.
What is a character trait to describe them?
Honest
A student rushes through every assignment without checking their work.
Careless