GENRE
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
CONTEXT CLUES
THEME
INFERENCE
100

A story that is not real.

What is fiction?

100

Once upon a time, there lived a teacher creature in the far away land of Summerton. She was a teacher by day and a creature by night. She was the guardian of the King's castle. Everyone feared her until one day, she showed the village how big her heart really was. She then became the most loved creature! 

What is to entertain?

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 Sara wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Sara was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?

What is the grocery store?

200
A story in which impossible things happen; often includes magic, incredible creatures, or a conflict of good versus evil
What is fantasy?
200
Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. A male tiger will have a large range that will overlap with the ranges of several females. Females give birth to two or three cubs, which they raise and train for about two years. Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle. Tigers try to remain out of sight and hearing of their enemies, especially humans; they prefer fleeing to fighting. They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos. Man-eating tigers are usually individuals who are too old or sick to capture wild animals.
What is to inform?
200
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?
200
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?
200
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
An account of a real person's life, usually a person who is well-known or famous
What is a biography?
300
In Tarpon Springs, Florida, there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
What is to inform?
300
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?
What is beginner?
300

Little Red Riding Hood A. Never talk to strangers. B. Don't walk in the woods. C. Visit your grandmother everyday. D. Hoods have always been fashionable.

What is never talk to strangers?

300
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?
400
Text which gives facts and true details about a real topic
What is informational text or non-fiction?
400
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
What is to persuade (or convince)?
400

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig, bright red jacket and large sunglasses. Does conspicuous mean...easily noticed, beautiful, or sleeping?

What is easily noticed?

400

Tortoise and the Hare A. small animals always outsmart large animals B. It is okay to be competitive as long as you win C. Slow and steady wins the race D. The faster the animal the more races you win.

What is slow and steady wins the race?

400
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?
500
A story that is made up but includes a time and place setting from real history
What is historical fiction?
500

You don't want to miss your chance to try the best pizza on this planet. It is the cheesiest, sauciest, and has the best crunch. If you don't try it today, you will regret it for the rest of your life!

What is to persuade?

500
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean smell, color, or wealth?
What is smell?
500

Cole had the most important test of his life in the morning. Instead of studying, he stayed up all night playing Fortnite. The morning of the test, he tried to cram in a quick study session. He ended up failing his test and was very disappointed in himself. 

What is don't put important things off until last minute?

500
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?
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