Context Clues
Text Structures
Drama
Text Features
Poetry
100
The jovial young woman’s laughter filled the room. All day long she was smiling and laughing with her friends. What is the meaning of the word jovial?
Happy
100
The Vancouver Island marmot is a kind of large rodent that lives high in the mountains of Vancouver Island in Canada. Climate change and logging have caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred of them left in the wild.
cause and effect
100
Why does the author most likely write a non-fiction text?
to inform or to teach the reader
100
Why do authors use bold print?
To make something stand out.
100
Who is the speaker in a poem?
The speaker is the narrator of a poem (the character telling the story in the poem).
200
It is hazardous to drive a car when the roads are icy. It’s safer to stay home and avoid driving if the weather is bad. What does the word hazardous mean?
Dangerous
200
I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are finished, I can go outside to play.
chronological/sequence
200
What is main idea?
Main idea is what the text is mostly about.
200
How does a photograph help the reader?
A photograph shows the reader what something looks like (an example of something).
200
What is a line and what is a stanza? BONUS- How does the reader know the number of each line?
A line is each short sentence in a poem. A stanza is each group of lines in a poem. BONUS- The reader needs to number the lines of the poem.
300
The aisles at the grocery store are so narrow that only one person could go through at a time. What does the word narrow mean?
slim, thin, not a lot of space
300
Did you know that not all deserts are hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long winters when the temperatures can reach below freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.
compare & contrast
300
What is cause and effect? BONUS- Draw an example of a cause/effect diagram.
Cause- why it happens Effect- what happens BONUS- Cause ------ Effect (boxes)
300
What is caption?
A caption is a description about a photograph.
300
What are rhyming words? BONUS- Why do poets use rhyming words in a poem?
Rhyming words are words with the same ending sound. BONUS- Poets use rhyming words to create a rhythm or beat.
400
My mom suggested that I bring my jacket. Since she didn’t make me, I didn’t bring it. After a few minutes in the cold, I wished that I had listened to her advice. What does the word suggests mean?
Recommend, offer, propose
400
Spending too much time in the sun can lead to sunburn, dehydration, and even skin cancer. One way to help prevent these problems is to make sure that you wear sunscreen whenever you are outside. It is also a good idea to avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
problem & solution
400
What is a biography? BONUS- What point of view is a biography written in?
A non-fiction text an author wrote about a person's life. BONUS- third person
400
Why does an author add a diagram to the text?
A diagram shows the reader a picture labeling the parts of something.
400
What is sensory language? BONUS- Why does a poet use sensory language?
Sensory language is words that describe the five senses: see, hear, taste, feel, and smell. BONUS- A poet uses sensory language to help the reader imagine the speaker's experience.
500
My school prohibits talking on our cell phones in class. If we break the rule, then we have to take our phone to the front office. What does prohibit mean?
Doesn't allow
500
The Space Needle was built in 1962 in Seattle, Washington for the World's Fair. It is 605 feet tall (184 m) from the ground to the aircraft warning beacon at the very top. Visitors can ride an elevator to the observation deck at 520 (158 m) feet. They can also dine in a revolving restaurant near the top of the needle.
description
500
What is an autobiography? BONUS- What point of view is an autobiography written in?
A non-fiction text a person writes about their own life. BONUS- first person
500
List at least 5 types text features. BONUS- Why do authors add text features to their text?
title, bold print, photograph, diagram, chart, caption, label, italics, table of contents, glossary, section, heading BONUS- Text features help the reader find information.
500
What are the 4 types of poetry we learned this year?
humorous, lyrical, narrative, free verse
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