CONTEXT CLUES
THEME
INFERENCE
Vocabulary
Random Questions about Ms. P
100
The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean loud, tiring, or easy?
What is tiring?
100
The Wizard of Oz A. Kansas is boring. B. There's no place like home. C. Somewhere over the rainbow... D. Wear red shoes to protect yourself.
There's no place like home.
100
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?
What is the grocery store?
100

A tube-shaped object?

A cylinder 

100

What is Ms. P's favorite color?

Yellow

200
The conspicious man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. Does conspicious mean...easily noticed, beautiful, or sleeping?
What is easily noticed?
200
Star Wars saga A. Always carry a light saber. B. Learn how to defend yourself. C. Good wins out over evil. D. The future is cool.
What is good wins out over evil?
200
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
What is getting a place ready for a dog?
200

A stream of liquid under pressure?

What is jet

200

How old is Ms. P?

27

300
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Does parched mean hungry, thirsty, or sleepy?
What is thirsty?
300
Beauty and the Beast A. Don't go in dark, mysterious castles. B. Some people are pretty, but some aren't. C. Don't look in the mirror too often. D. Don't judge people by how they look.
What is don't judge people by how they look?
300
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. How does Jeff probably feel?
What is angry?
300

A large boat or ship

Vessel

300

What is one of Ms.P's phobia's?

Eating Fruit?
400
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean smell, color, or wealth?
What is smell?
400
Spongebob Squarepants A. Sponges can wear pants. B. Be happy with the simple things in life. C. Life under the sea is interesting. D. Cartoons don't have to make sense.
What is be happy with the simple things in life?
400
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Lisa? A. She is helpful. B. She is afraid of bugs. C. She is very curious. D. She likes to play soccer.
What is she is very curious?
400

What does Fatal mean?

Deadly, causes death

400

True or False. Ms.P loves yogurt and the smell of yogurt

False

500
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?
What is beginner?
500
Little Red Riding Hood A. Never talk to strangers. B. Don't walk in the woods alone. C. Visit your grandmother. D. Hoods have always been fashionable.
What is never talk to strangers?
500
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. What word would best describes Lauren? A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic
What is disorganized?
500

What is the meaning of "scar"

A mark left after a wound heals
500
True or False. Ms. P went to Auburn High School (When she was in high school)

False

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