Context Clue Detectives
In the sentence, "The hiker felt exhausted after climbing the steep mountain," what does "exhausted" mean?
Very tired
What part of the story introduces the characters, setting, and the main problem?
The Exposition or Introduction
What is the "Central Idea" of a passage?
What the entire text is mostly about
What is an Inference?
Using what you know + text evidence to make a smart guess
What is the best way to fix a run-on sentence?
Use a period or a comma with a conjunction like "and" or "but"
Use the prefix mis- to change the word "lead." What does the new word mean?
Mislead; to lead someone in the wrong direction
What do we call the most exciting part or the "turning point" of a story?
The Climax
How do Supporting Details help the Central Idea?
They provide facts, examples, or evidence to prove the central idea
When a question asks you to "support your answer with evidence," what must you look for?
A specific sentence or quote from the text
Which word in this sentence needs a capital letter: "We are going to visit lake texoma this summer."
Lake Texoma—it is a proper noun/place
What does the word "vivid" mean in this phrase: "The artist used vivid colors like bright red and sunny yellow"?
Very bright, intense, or clear
How does a character usually change from the beginning of a story to the end?
They learn a lesson or grow through their experiences/challenges
Which text feature helps a reader predict what a specific section of a text will be about?
A Subheading
"The sky turned dark gray, and the wind began to howl." What can you infer is about to happen?
A storm is coming
What transition word would best fit here: "I love pizza. ______, I don't like pepperoni."
However / But
If a student is "diligent" in their work, are they lazy or hard-working? Which words in this sentence help you know?
Hard-working
What is the difference between a character’s traits and their feelings?
Traits are permanent personality markers; feelings are temporary reactions
If an author writes a biography about a famous inventor, what is most likely their purpose?
To inform the reader about the person's life/achievements
If a character "slams their book shut and stomps out of the room," how are they feeling?
Angry or frustrated
Fix the spelling: "The students were studing for their big test."
Studying
Find the meaning of "nourish" using context: "Rain helps nourish the soil so that plants can grow strong."
To provide what is needed for growth and health
In a plot diagram, what follows the climax and shows the results of the character's actions?
Falling Action
True or False: A summary should include every single detail from the story.
False; only the most important parts
Why does an author use sensory language (sight, sound, smell)?
To help the reader create a mental image or "movie" in their head
What should you do if a sentence in a paragraph doesn't match the Central Idea?
Remove it or delete it