Context Clues
What does the word "gigantic" mean in this sentence?
The elephant was gigantic, towering over the trees.
Something really big/large/huge.
Based on the title "The Mystery of the Missing Necklace," what do you predict the story will be about?
A missing necklace.
A person is hanging up posters that say “lost dog” on them. What od you infer happened?
Their dog ran away
What is the prefix in the word review?
re-
Using context clues, what do you think "perched" means in this sentence?
The bird perched on the branch chirping loudly.
If a story begins with the sentence, "Dark clouds gathered overhead," what do you predict will happen next?
It will rain.
If the text says "Sara wore a swimsuit and carried a towel," what can you infer she is going to do?
Go swimming
What is the root word in "independent"?
dependent
In the sentence:
The classroom was abuzz with excitement.
What does "abuzz" mean?
Loud noises, usually with talking.
If a story describes a character practicing guitar every day after school, what do you predict will happen at the end of the story?
They will know how to play guitar.
I am an expert on all there is to know about your teeth! My job is to help you keep your teeth clean and healthy. In addition to your mom and dad, I am also here to remind you to brush and floss your teeth!
What is this person's occupation?
Dentist
Identify the homophones in the following sentence: "The scent of flowers was overwhelming as she stepped outside."
flower-flour
What can you infer the word "frigid" means in this sentence?
The frigid wind cut through their jackets as they walked.
If the story talks about a chef gathering ingredients and heating up the oven, what do you predict they will make?
Something that requires cooking in the oven.
A character is sitting on the ground and their knee is bloody. A bicycle is sitting nearby. What do you infer happened?
They fell off their bike.
How can captions and labels assist you in comprehending nonfiction texts?
They can tell you what the picture or diagram is about.
How can you determine the meaning of the word "scurried" in the sentence: "The mice scurried across the kitchen floor, searching for crumbs"?
Ran quickly
What can you predict will happen in a story titled "The Magic Shop" where the main character visits an old, mysterious store in the town center?
Answers will vary, but should include an element of magic
Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
Based on the story, you can infer that Everett is…
What is a glossary and how does it help us understand new words?
A glossary is a list of words (in alphabetical order) that relate to the topic of the book/passage. They come with explanations to help us understand them better.