Context Clues
In the sentence “He opened it to show Genie the rolls of money, each one neatly rubber-banded. Genie's eyes had bugged,” what does bugged most likely mean?
“stuck out or opened wide”
Tina likes pizza. (But/Therefore),
Dave likes steak.
but
but, however, yet, on the other hand, in contrast, on the contrary are used to show something is the opposite of contradictory
This part of the story tells where and when it happens.
What is the setting?
This is the word for how a character sees and understands what’s happening in a story.
What is perspective?
When summarizing a story name the two main elements you must include according to ELA.5.3.2a
Plot and theme
“... and second, by accidentally killing "Michael Jackson," Grandpop's beloved bird, when he ran out of flies and fed him an apple seed, not knowing it was poisonous to the bird.”
What context clue helps you figure out the meaning of poisonous?
“accidentally killing”
Paul is moving off to college. (Therefore/On the other hand), his brother, Ron will get his room
Therefore
therefore, so, as a result of are used to show that one thing happened because of something else
When characters face a problem in the story, it’s called this.
What is the conflict?
When an author shows what a character thinks, feels, or believes, it helps reveal this.
What is the character’s perspective?
You read a short story. The summary you write mentions “the hero faces many struggles, finally wins a victory,” and “the author shows that courage helps overcome fear.” Which part is the plot, and which part is the theme?
Plot = “the hero faces many struggles, finally wins a victory.” Theme = “courage helps overcome fear.”
"Grandpop made another huh sound, then told him to fold each stack of bills, by denomination, rubber-band them, and put them back in the box"
What context clue shows the meaning of denomination?
"each stack of bills"
There are lots of things to do when we go camping. (However/For example), we can fish, swim and roast marshmallows.
For example
because, that is to say, for example, for that reason, in other words, specifically, furthermore are all used to clarify or give examples
This story element changes as characters face challenges and learn lessons.
What is character development?
If a character describes a storm as “scary and dangerous,” but another character calls it “exciting and powerful,” the difference shows this.
What is different perspectives?
True or False: A summary that includes only the sequence of events (what happens first, next, last) fully meets ELA.5.R.3.2a.
False (you also have to include the theme, not just what happens).
“Teeth. Real ones. Not dentures or nothin'.”
What context clue(s) help you understand dentures?
"real ones" tells you that dentures must be something different from real teeth, so dentures must be fake teeth.
Mary studied her spelling words every night. ___________________, she got a good grade on her test.
Therefore
Therefore is used to show that one thing happened because of something else.
The order of events that make up the story is known as this. (beginning, middle, and end)
What is the plot?
Authors often use dialogue (what characters say) to show this about a character.
What is the character’s perspective or point of view?
Here’s a summary: “In the fairy tale, a young girl is mistreated by her stepsisters but receives help from magical forces. She attends the royal ball, loses her glass slipper, and later is reunited with the prince. The story teaches that kindness, even when not rewarded immediately, will eventually lead to justice.”
Which sentence in this summary illustrates the theme?
“The story teaches that kindness, even when not rewarded immediately, will eventually lead to justice.”
“Everyone lined up for recess with one exception, Jamal, who stayed inside because he was sick.”
What context clue helps you know what exception means?
"Jamal, who stayed inside because he was sick"
When it’s light outside, it’s easy to see. _____________________, when it’s dark outside, we can’t see anything!
However
However is used to show an opposite of something or a contradiction.
In a story where a boy must move to a new school and learn to make friends, the conflict drives the events forward. Which two story elements are working together here?
What are conflict and character development?
A character who says, “It’s unfair that we have to work while others play,” shows what the author is developing?
What is the character’s perspective?
You are summarizing a fictional story about a boy who builds robots. The robot malfunctions, causes chaos, but the boy learns to take responsibility and fix the problem. Give a brief summary that includes both the plot and theme in one or two sentences.
“A boy builds a robot that malfunctions and causes chaos, but he takes responsibility and repairs it. The story shows that owning up to one’s mistakes leads to growth and respect.”