Context Clues
For the project, the teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE, but the color could be changed.
Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?
unchangeable
The words dislike, disinterest, and disappear all have the prefix "dis-". What is the meaning of the prefix "dis-"?
The prefix "dis-" means "not".
Zane was in his room. He said, "We must be having bacon for breakfast." How did he know that?
He smelled bacon cooking.
The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something
under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving," he called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better."
What do you think the scout leader was feeling?
The scout leader was feeling worried because he thought a storm was coming.
What should you do first on your test?
Read the questions.
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM - New Orleans was a disaster.
Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
disaster
The words dentist, biologist, and geologist all share the suffix "-ist". What is the meaning of the suffix "-ist".
The suffix "-ist" means "one who performs or practices".
A police officer asked a driver for his license and registration. Why did he do that?
He stopped the driver for speeding or breaking a law.
asha handed the book to the librarian. The librarian
opened the book and found crayon scribbles on almost every page. "I'm really sorry," said Sasha. "I should have kept the book in my room."
What happened to Sasha's library book?
Why do you think so?
Sasha's younger brother or sister scribbled 24in the library book.
I should eliminate two answer choices.
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, or a careful and critical examination, of all of the meats processed each day.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination
What is the meaning of the Greek root "phon"? Hint: phonics, telephone, microphone
The Greek root "phon" means "sound".
he team put on their uniforms, tied their shoes, picked up their helmets and walked out onto the field. What game will they play?
Football
Dad and Krystal were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Krystal. "Sure," said Dad, "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the back yard."
What do you think Dad and Krystal are making?
Why do you think so?
Dad and Krystal are making a birdhouse.
How many times should you read the text?
I should read the text twice.
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in ZOOSH condition.
What is ZOOSH?
Perfect; good
What does the Latin root "dict" mean? HINT: dictate, contradict, predict
The Latin root "dict" means "speak".
Maggie saw a truck with furniture being moved out next door. What is happening next door.
The neighbors are moving in/out.
Alex ran all the way home from school. "Mom," he shouted as soon as he opened the door. "Look!" He handed his mother some papers. "You were right, all that studying really did pay off!" he said excitedly.
What was on the papers?
What makes you think so?
The papers were a test with a good grade.
What should you do when you read a word that you are unfamiliar with?
Use a dictionary to look up its definition.
Mr. Covert will not accept answers in his class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. He told the students they must CORROBORATE their statements related to the text.
Using context clues, what does CORROBORATE mean?
to make more certain or confirm
what is the meaning of quad?
Four
Sarah tried out for the big part in the musical. When the list came out for who was in the musical, Sarah felt very sad. What happened?
She did not get the part she wanted.
It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry.
Why do you think Emily was crying?
What makes you think so?
Emily had not started a school project that was due the next day.
What should you do if you think there are two good answers to the question?