Context Clues
What is a synonym for the word aroma from paragraph 15?
When a question asks why a character does something, what are you looking for?
The character's motivation or reason for acting.
If an answer contradicts the passage, should you keep it or eliminate it?
Eliminate it.
Part A: Why do Isabel and Grandpa go berry picking?
To gather ingredients to make more jelly
What does the word sighed illustrate in the sentence? “She couldn’t resist popping a bright red berry in her mouth and sighed as the juice exploded on her tongue.” (paragraph 12)
It shows that Isabel is satisfied by the delicious taste of the berry.
What is the difference between identifying what happens and explaining why it happens?
Identifying what happens means describing an event. Explaining why it happens means identifying the reason or motivation behind it.
Example: What happens? Isabel and Grandpa pick raspberries. Why? They need raspberries to make more jelly after the last jar was used.
Two answers seem reasonable. What should you do to decide which one is better supported?
Reread the relevant part of the passage, compare each answer with the evidence, and choose the one that most directly answers the question.
Part B: Which sentence from the passage supports your answer in Part A (that they went berry picking to find ingredients to make more jelly)
“Also, somebody finished the last of the raspberry jelly, so I’m grumpy, too.”
Explain how context can help you distinguish between two possible meanings of a word.
If you read the surrounding sentence or paragraph, it will give you clues about what is happening, and you can choose the meaning that makes sense in that situation.
Why does the author choose these phrases to describe the berries? “glistened like jewels” and “emerald leaves” (paragraph 11). What is the author trying to show the reader?
The narrator compares berries with gems to show the reader how brightly colored they are.
Explain why an answer can contain a true detail from the passage but still be incorrect.
The detail may be true but irrelevant to the question, or it may not fully answer what the question asks.
What sentence in paragraph 12 shows Grandpa is thoughtful?
Answer: “When Grandpa and Grandma married, he learned to make jelly so she could enjoy raspberries all year long.”
Why: Grandpa took the time to learn how to make something his wife loved so she could enjoy it throughout the year.
In paragraph 4, Isabel states, “I finished reading all my library books, so I’m just going to lie here in the shade today and gather dust.” In the context of the paragraph, what does "gather dust" mean?
It shows boredom because objects gather dust after sitting unused.
Based on paragraph 16, why does the new jelly taste even sweeter to Isabel than yesterday’s?
Because Isabel picked the berries and made the jam with her grandfather.
Which sentence from the text shows Teresa’s consent to Grandpa’s berry-picking idea?
“She listened while Grandpa chatted on the phone with Teresa, and when he gave Isabel the thumbs up, she grinned.”
Part A: How does Isabel’s attitude change after Grandpa suggests picking berries?
She feels excited
How does paragraph 6 show the author’s feelings about Isabel?
The author explains Isabel’s emotions, which shows the author’s understanding of her.
Part B: Select one word from paragraph 10 that supports the answer in Part A: (Isabel feels excited to go berry picking).
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