Context Clues
The sailors will have an easy day sailing because the sea is calm. What best defines the word “calm”?
a. wild
b. beautiful
c. without disturbance or motion
d. old
c. without disturbance or motion
The Tortoise and the Hare is an example of a ___________.
fable
Which event happened first in Three Little Pigs?
a. The pigs built their homes.
b. The first pig runs to his brother’s house.
c. The wolf tries to blow the first pig’s house down.
a. The pigs built their homes.
Cause or Effect? There was a thunderstorm last night, and Winn-Dixie was scared.
effect
Does this paragraph compare or contrast? How do you know?
A fish gets oxygen through water, but a hamster breathes air. Hamsters live in cages, however, goldfish live in bowls.
Contrast
Key Words: but, however
Your plan looks good. It’s time to implement it and see if it works. What does the word implement mean?
a. instrument
b. take apart
c. change
d. carry out
d. carry out
Which is NOT a characteristic of tall tales?
a. problem solved in a humorous way
b. exaggerated details
c. everyday people with amazing human abilities
d. Gods and goddesses
d. Gods and goddesses
Look at these events. Which happened first?
a. Later that night, I didn’t feel well.
b. I felt very full.
c. I ate ten pieces of pizza.
c. I ate ten pieces of pizza.
What is the effect? Jared fell off his skateboard and broke his arm.
Jared broke his arm.
Does this paragraph compare or contrast? How do you know?
Goldfish and hamsters are both animals. They both need oxygen to live.
Compare
Key Word: both
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!” The word “extensive” means __________.
a. costing a lot of money
b. large amount
c. having no color
d. not enough
b. large amount
Which is NOT a characteristic of legends?
a. 3s and 7s
b. explains something in nature
c. animals are often characters
d. has a theme (teaches a lesson)
a. 3s and 7s
First, Risha got a snack. Then, she decided to continue reading Harry Potter. After reading for about an hour, she decided to play Roblox with Mylah.
Which event happened first?
Risha got a snack.
What is the cause? Practicing everyday helped Finn win the hockey game.
practicing everyday
How are elephants and giraffes similar? (Use at least one key word.)
Key Words:
same
similar
both
in common
like
as well
also
Each student was allocated two tickets to the dance. What does the word allocated mean?
a. distributed
b. joyful
c. taken
d. fed
a. distributed
Paul Bunyan is an example of a _________.
tall tale
Which event happened at the end of Cinderella?
a. The fairy godmother turned a pumpkin into carriage.
b. Cinderella met the prince at the ball.
c. Cinderella lived happily ever after.
d. Cinderella did chores for her stepmother.
c. Cinderella lived happily ever after.
What is the cause?
What is the effect?
Because the hare fell asleep, the Tortoise won the race.
Cause- the hare fell asleep
Effect- Tortoise won the race
How are ice cream and apples different? (Use at least one key word.)
Key Words:
different
however
but
although
on the other hand
even though
Bree and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a __________.
a. musical instrument
b. choice of music
c. discovery
d. disagreement
d. disagreement
What are two characteristics of fairy tales?
special beginning words (once upon a time)
special ending words (happily ever after)
good characters
evil characters
3s and 7s
good vs evil
magical elements
Which event happened last?
This morning I got up, brushed my teeth, and got dressed. Then, I got into my car and drove to school. When I got to school, I went up the classroom. Finally, I turned on my computer and started to get ready for the day.
I turned on my computer and started to get ready for the day.
What is the cause? Since Paul Bunyan was such a big baby, his parents had to find a place for him to live.
Paul Bunyan was such a big baby
Compare and contrast watching tv and playing outside. Include at least one similarity and one difference.
Answers will vary.