Context Clues
Conflict
Organizational Patterns
Point of View
Author's Purpose
100
Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.
What does “inhibit” mean?
live in a certain place
spread
stop or slow down
itch or burn
stop or slow down
100
The only type of internal conflict.
Character vs ____
Self
100
A mobile phone is lost every second by some estimates. A 2011 survey shows that about 22% of Americans have lost a mobile phone. When a person loses their phone, they don’t just lose a device that may have cost as much as $600, they lose phone numbers, photos, and sensitive information. If the phone isn’t locked and it gets lost or stolen, someone may use it to commit identity theft. Perhaps the worst part about this is that it can be prevented. Today’s smart phones have free applications that allow you to find your lost phone using GPS signals. Even if you cannot retrieve your phone, you can use these applications to delete your data so that you are less likely to become a victim of identify theft. Losing your phone feels horrible, but if you take the time to install a phone-finding app, you’ll be much better prepared to deal with it.
Problem/Solution
100
Uses key words like you and your
Second person
100
In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined.
½ cup butter,½ cup granulated sugar,¼ cup brown sugar
Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract,1 large egg
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mix dough until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips.
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set.
Inform
200
When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse.
“It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.
What is an antonym of “disperse”?
come together, join
200
Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely?
Character vs _______
Nature
200
Hurricanes and tornados are both amazing yet deadly natural phenomena. Both generate deadly conditions, but in different ways. Tornados are likely to damage people and property with their high winds, which go up to 300 miles per hour, but hurricanes are generally more feared for their flooding. Also, hurricanes can produce tornados, which makes them very dangerous
Compare and Contrast
200
We walked through the park and talked about our plans. I said, "I want to go to the movies."
First person
200
The Batman Conics
Entertain
300
I am working very hard for the same candidate that you support. You are doing it for pay. I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing it out of conviction.
What does the word conviction mean?
Belief
Anger
Kindness
Uncertainty
Belief
300
Two friends argue over who gets to be team captain.
Character vs ________
Character
300
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music. To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. The torso may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned at an angle so one foot is farther forward than the other.
Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow.
Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary. Every so often lift one leg off of the floor for styling. Now you’re doing the twist
Sequence
300
This POV allows readers to know the thoughts, feelings, and motivations of several characters.
Third person omniscient
300
A flyer telling all of the reasons that you should join a club
Persuade
400
What TYPE of context clue would we use to determine what the word "legume" means?
Some of my favorite cooking ingredients—soybeans, chickpeas, and lentils—are legumes
Example Context Clue
400
A character refuses to follow an unfair school rule and faces consequences.
Character vs _____
Society
400
In 1821 the first public high school in the United States was started in Boston. By 1900, 31 states required children to attend school from the ages of 8 to 14. As a result, by 1910 72 percent of American children attended school. Half the nation's children attended one-room schools. In 1918, every state required students to complete elementary school. In 1954, the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education unanimously declared that separate facilities were unconstitutional and desegregation began.
Chronological
400
Ella walked into her older sister's room hoping to hangout with her and her friends. Her sister was annoyed and told her to get out.
Third person omniscient
400
The three types of author's purpose. (Must list all three)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain (PIE)
500
If you don't curtail your spending, you'll have no money in no time at all!
What is a synonym for the word curtail?
reduce, slow, lessen
500
A type of conflict that happens with an outside force of some sort.
External
500
There were many important battles in the Revolutionary War, but perhaps none were more important than the Battles of Saratoga. The results of the Battles of Saratoga shifted the momentum of the war toward the Americans. Though they had previously lost numerous battles, the Americans captured British General Burgoyne’s army during the Battles of Saratoga. This victory convinced other countries, especially France, that the Americans could win the war. Because of this, not only did France declare war on England, but other nations also began openly supporting the American fight for independence. The Battles of Saratoga will be remembered as a pivotal moment in this fight.
Cause and effect
500
She ran down the street, hoping she wasn’t too late. Right before she she crossed the street, she saw her boss walk into the building. She knew she was in trouble, he'd see that she was late again. She sighed and opened the door.
Third Person Limited
500
______ Is how an author feels about their subject
Tone