Context Clues
Describe the definition of "unresponsive" using context clues.
After dropping his phone in the toilet, Robert repeatedly pressed and held the power button but the device was unresponsive.
How do you know?
Not working
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"Wake up, the dragon shouted when...."
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Margie climbed the two steps and
walked out onto the narrow board. Her heart Was beating quickly and her legs were shaking.
She looked down into the pool. It
seemed so far away now that she
was on the board. She saw her
parents and brother watching her. “I
have to go through with it,” she
thought. She gently bounced on her
feet a couple of times and put her
hands over her head.
Make an inference about what will
most likely happen next.
She will bounce off the diving board
Eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. With busy schedules, so many people are quick to order takeout meals, which are not very nutritious.
There are many healthy meals that you can make within minutes at home. The best way to make sure you're eating the healthiest food is to take it yourself. This way you know what ingredients go into what you're making. You can choose to use fresh fruits, vegetables, healthy oils, and no artificial additives.
About eating healthy
Describe the difference and similarity between the words mythical and extinct.
both talk about creatures
one never existed, one existed in the past.
Describe the definition of "neglect"
Dad spent countless hours caring for and manicuring his grass, so he hated when his neighbors neglected their lawns.
How do you know?
Ignore
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"I found a strange package by my door and..."
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Rex sat at the mouth of the alley and chewed the bone that he had found by the dumpster. It was a meaty bone that had belonged to a larger animal, perhaps a state fair prize winning pig. Rex was attracted to the bone by its strong scent. Apparently, he was not the only one who could smell it. He heard the jangle of tags behind him and turned to see a larger dog. Rex released the bone and began growling at the other dog. The other dog began growling at Rex. The two dogs inched toward one another, maintaining eye contact. Each began growling louder as the other approached within striking distance...
The two dogs will fight
Re- tell the story using this information:
Character/ setting
Problem
solution
Mark's juior prom is coming up next month and he hasn't found anyone to go with yet. His friends have already asked their grilfriends, but since Mark is single, he is having a hard time deciding who to ask.
Mark thought about not going to the prom at all. Then out of the blue, his childhood friend, Shannon texted him. They talked almost every day. Just one week before the prom, Mark came up with an elaborate way to ask Shannon to the prom. Mark was relieved when she said yes!
Character/ setting: Mark, high school
Problem: Mark doesn't have a date.
Solution: Shannon asked him to the prom
describe the difference between the words overestimate and underestimate.
They both refer to using numbers.
Overestimate means choosing a number that's too high
Underestimate means choosing a number that's too low.
Describe the definition of "weary"
After studying for twelve hours straight, Rob was growing weary.
How do you know?
tired, fatigued
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"there was an octopus in my pool because"
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Vince Thunder waved to the crowd one more time before he put on his motorcycle helmet. The crowd cheered uproariously. Vince looked down the ramp and across the 17 school busses that he was about to attempt to jump. It was a difficult trick and everything would need to go right for him to nail it. His cape blew in the wind. As Vince hoped on his motorcycle and started down the ramp, he noticed something that he had not seen before. There was large oil slick at the end of the ramp. He attempted to stop the bike, but it was too late. He had already built up too much momentum...
He will fall off his bike
The majority of students who atend college take out student loans to help pay for expenses. College id very expensive and the tuition rate continues to increase Every year. Many students are eligible for federal student loans. However, sometimes the federal studentloans do not cover all expenses. In that case, students an also take out private loans.
since college is expensive, students take out loans to help them pay.
Describe the difference between creative and creatively.
Both include "create"
One describes a person
the other describes an action
Describe the definition of "contrary"
Contrary to my mother's opinion that I should stay home on graduation night, I would like to go to a large party.
How do you know?
Opposite, opposing
Come up with your own sentence using the conjunction "unless" AND the verb "to go" in present tense
I will not go to school unless I get enough sleep.
Lance didn't cook much but he wanted to do something nice for his wife's birthday, so he decided to make her dinner. He was preparing a meal of steak and potatoes by following a recipe that he had found on the Internet. He put the steaks on the grill on low heat and quartered the potatoes. Then he threw the potatoes in a skillet with a little bit of oil and cooked them over medium heat. After browning the potatoes, he grabbed the skillet by the metal handle and put it into the oven at 400 degrees. Twenty minutes later he grabbed the steaks off of the grill and began preparing the plates. The last thing that he needed to do was take the potatoes out of the oven. He thought about using a potholder to remove the pan, but didn't want to bother with getting one out of the drawer. He reached into the hot oven, his hand nearing the metal handle of the skillet. He wrapped his hand around the handle and clenched tightly...
He will burn his hand
Rob is a sophomore in high school and is interested in joining an after school club. His school offers several different options for clubs. A few of the clubs he was considering include basketball club, math club, and chess.
He can only join one of the clubs because they all meet at the same time on the same day of the week. He thought about which club to join for a few weeks before making his final decision. He decided to join math club. He thought it would be a good idea since he enjoys learning math and hopes to be a math teacher.
character/ setting: Rob, high school
problem: decision to join a club, can only choose one.
solution: decided to join math club
describe the difference between identify and unidentifiable.
What can you identify?
both refer to understanding something
one means you are unable to understand/ locate it
the other is the action of understanding it
Describe the definition of the word "desolate"
desolate: Chris could see nothing but the sky over the fields as he wandered through the desolate plains.
How do you know?
Empty, no life
Form a sentence with these two rules:
1. Future tense of verb "study"
2. Include the word "but.."
I will study for the test, but first I have to eat dinner.
Kenya was pumped about the dance competition. She was driving there in her mama's car and taking her teammates Dana and Jenna. It was a four-hour car ride. They were listening to the new Mountain Boys' album and the girls were singing along to all of choruses, replaying the songs that they liked multiple times. They were having so much fun cruising down the highway and singing that Kenya didn't even notice the needle on her fuel gauge drop below the E line. Dana pressed the back button to replay their favorite song, My Heart Takes off Its Cowboy Hat for You. As the song began playing, the car's engine began sputtering..
They will run out of gas
The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother
Author’s Purpose:
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
Describe the difference between environment and environmentalist.
One is a person, the other is a place