Context Clues
What is the meaning of the word "glimpse" in this sentence?
"I caught a glimpse of the rainbow before it disappeared."
A quick look
Read the passage and answer the question.
"Lena carefully placed the cake on the table, arranging the candles just right. She stepped back and smiled, hoping her little brother would love his surprise birthday party."
âť“ What does this passage indicate about Lena?
A) She is excited about her own birthday.
B) She enjoys playing with candles.
C) She wants to make her brother happy.
D) She is nervous about eating cake.
C) She wants to make her brother happy.
What the passage is mostly about.
Main Idea
Compare the tones of passages 1 and 2." What does compare mean?
To note similarities and differences between things
đź“ś Read the passage:
"Mia tapped her pencil against her desk, staring at the clock. Only five minutes left before the big test. She had studied all night, but now her mind felt blank. She took a deep breath and reminded herself to stay calm."
âť“ What is Mia feeling in this passage?
Mia is feeling nervous but trying to stay calm
Which word best replaces "huge" in this sentence?
"The elephant was huge compared to the mouse."
A) Tiny
B) Massive
C) Small
D) Short
B) Massive
"The sun blazed overhead as Marcus wiped the sweat from his forehead. His legs ached from running, but he wasn’t going to stop now. The finish line was only a few yards away!"
âť“ What can the reader infer about Marcus?
A) He is determined to finish the race.
B) He is scared of running.
C) He is walking slowly.
D) He wants to quit.
A) He is determined to finish the race.
When their is an issue in the book
Problem or conflict
This means to examine something in detail to understand it.
Analyze
đź“ś Read the passage:
"As soon as Mark opened the front door, he knew something was wrong. The delicious smell of dinner was missing. The lights were off, and his mom wasn’t in the kitchen like she usually was. He set his backpack down and called out, 'Mom?' But the house remained silent."
âť“ What can you infer about this situation?
Something unusual is happening because Mark's routine is different
đź“ś Read the sentence:
"The dog was reluctant to go outside in the rain."
âť“ What does the word "reluctant" mean?
Not wanting to do something.
"Samantha peeked out the window and saw dark clouds rolling in. A gust of wind sent leaves swirling in the air. In the distance, she heard the first rumble of thunder."
âť“ What does this passage suggest will happen next?
A) The sun will come out.
B) A storm is approaching.
C) Samantha will go swimming.
D) It will be a hot and sunny day.
B) A storm is approaching.
Time and place of a story
Setting
This word means to figure something out using evidence and reasoning, often called "reading between the lines."
Infer, inferencing
đź“ś Read the passage:
"David couldn’t believe his luck. He had lost his wallet at the amusement park, but a kind stranger had turned it in with all his money still inside."
âť“ How does the author convey the theme of honesty in this passage
The author shows that honesty is important by describing how a stranger returned David’s lost wallet
đź“ś Read the sentence:
"The crowd was in awe as the magician performed an incredible trick right before their eyes."
âť“ What does the word "awe" most likely mean?
A) Boredom
B) Confusion
C) A feeling of wonder and amazement
D) A feeling of sadness
C) A feeling of wonder and amazement
Owen nervously held the microphone. He took a deep breath and looked at the audience. He had practiced for weeks, but now, standing on the stage, he wasn’t so sure he could do it."
âť“ Which detail best supports the idea that Owen is nervous?
A) He practiced for weeks.
B) He held the microphone.
C) He wasn’t sure if he could do it.
D) He looked at the audience.
C) He wasn’t sure if he could do it.
Lesson or message of a story.
Theme
"The old man’s hands trembled as he held the faded photograph. A smile spread across his face, though his eyes glistened with unshed tears. 'She was the love of my life,' he whispered."
❓ How does the author convey the man’s emotions?
The author describes his trembling hands and emotional reaction to show his love and sadness
đź“ś Read the passage:
"Sarah carefully wrapped the small box in colorful paper, tying a ribbon around it. She had spent weeks finding the perfect gift, hoping it would bring a smile to her best friend’s face. But now, as she held the present in her hands, she felt a knot in her stomach. What if her friend didn’t like it?"
âť“ Which theme best fits this passage?
The importance of friendship or Making others happy
đź“ś Read the sentence:
"The museum curator meticulously arranged the ancient artifacts to ensure they were displayed properly."
âť“ What does "meticulously" most likely mean?
C) Carefully and precisely
"Jake looked at his report card and grinned. Straight A’s! He couldn’t wait to show his parents. He had studied hard all semester, and now his hard work had paid off."
âť“ Which sentence best summarizes this passage?
A) Jake is disappointed in his grades.
B) Jake studied hard and is proud of his good grades.
C) Jake is nervous to show his report card to his parents.
D) Jake forgot to study and got bad grades.
B) Jake studied hard and is proud of his good grades.
The difference between third and first person?
Point of view. First-person uses “I” and is told by a character, while third-person uses “he” or “she” and is told by a narrator.
đź“ś Read the passage:
"Jamal grinned as he placed the final block on top of his tower. Just as he stepped back to admire his work, his little sister ran by and knocked it over. Jamal took a deep breath, reminding himself she didn’t do it on purpose."
❓ What does this passage indicate about Jamal’s personality?
Jamal is patient and tries to stay calm
đź“ś Read the passage:
"Jonah’s hands shook as he held the microphone. He took a deep breath and focused on the words in front of him. He had practiced this speech for weeks, but now, standing in front of the large audience, he wasn’t so sure he could do it."
âť“ What detail best supports the idea that Jonah is nervous?
Jonah’s hands shook as he held the microphone