Definitions
Define Main Idea
Tells what the passage is mostly about
Define Inferencing
Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Define Hyperbole
an overexaggerated statement or a dramatic statement
What is a context clue?
Words, hints, or phrases surrounded an unknown words that provide clues about the words meaning
The first American space station was launched in 1973. NASA scientists needed a way to give the astronauts who lived there for 171 days a way to detect smoke or fire before it was too late to stop. They invented a smoke detector for Skylab that ended up in about 90% of all private homes as well.
Inform
Define Compare/Contrast
Compare: Figuring how two or more things are alike
Contrast:Figuring out how two or more things are different
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:
A. We're pretty
B. Didn't look alike
C. Didn't fit very well
C
The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...
Metaphor
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
What are pedestrians?
Walkers or people
What is the purpose of a book of jokes about being in the fourth grade?
Entertain
Define Authors Purpose
The reason why the author wrote the passage
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
A. Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in
B. Tim is taking a trip
C. Tim is moving to california with is family
C
My sister is like an angel in my life. Is an example of
Simile
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
What are beverages?
Drinks
Sarah knew time travel was impossible. Everything she’d learned in science told her it couldn’t be done. But as she looked around the street, noting the horse-drawn carriages and the women dressed in long dresses and hats, she realized she was in the nineteenth century.
Entertain
Define Cause/Effect
Cause: Why something happened
Effect: What happened
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
A. Jason was not a good player
B. Catiln wanted Jason on her team
C. Jason was the best player
A
Fall Fridays feel fantastic. Is an example of
Alliteration
His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.
Define anxious
nervous
Many people buy vegetables in the grocery store without knowing where they were grown or how they arrived at the store. Supermarkets should be required to label each fruit or vegetable with a sign telling shoppers where and when the food was grown and how far it traveled to the supermarket.
Persuade
Define Summary
a short statement that tells the main parts or important events
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
A. Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs
B. Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal
C. Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs
B
2 peas in a pod is an example of
Idioms
Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.
Define affable
A.unfriendly and impolite
B. friendly and polite
C. having many years of experience
B
A billboard showing the new chicken sandwich at Popeyes
persuade