Context Clues
The desert was arid, meaning it was extremely ____.
What is dry?
What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?
What is to persuade the reader to agree with a claim or point of view?
What is the main idea of a passage?
What is the central point or message the author wants the reader to understand?
What is the theme of a story?
What is the central message or lesson that the author wants the reader to learn?
What is a summary?
What is a brief statement that includes the main idea and key details of a text?
The girl was elated after hearing she won the contest. She was ____.
What is happy?
In an argumentative essay, what is a counterclaim?
What is an opposing viewpoint to the main claim?
In a well-organized paragraph, where is the main idea often found?
What is the topic sentence, usually at the beginning or end of the paragraph?
True or False: A story’s theme is always stated directly.
What is False, because themes are often implied and must be inferred?
True or False: A summary should include your personal opinions.
What is False, because a summary should only present the main points of the original text?
The lake was serene, with no ripples or waves. It was very ____.
What is calm?
What are two types of evidence commonly used in argumentative writing?
What are facts and examples?
"Many people believe that sharks are dangerous creatures that attack humans frequently. However, research shows that shark attacks are very rare. More people are injured by vending machines each year than by sharks. Sharks are important to the ocean ecosystem and should be protected."
What is the main idea?
What is "Sharks are not as dangerous as people think and should be protected"?
How is theme different from the plot?
What is Plot is what happens in the story, while theme is the deeper meaning or lesson?
What is the purpose of writing a summary?
What is to give a shorter version of a text while still capturing its key points?
The scientist's discovery was pivotal to medical research. It was very ____.
What is important?
Which sentence uses stronger persuasive language?
A) "School should start later because I don't like waking up early."
B) "Studies show that later start times improve student focus and academic performance."
What is B, because it provides research-based evidence?
Which sentence best states the main idea of a passage about the benefits of exercising?
A) "Many people exercise daily."
B) "Exercising can improve health, boost mood, and increase energy levels."
What is B, because it summarizes the overall benefits of exercise?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of theme?
A) It applies to real life.
B) It is specific to only one story.
C) It is a universal idea
What is B, because theme should be a lesson that applies to many situations, not just one story?
When summarizing, should you use the exact wording from the text? Why or why not?
What is No, because a summary should be written in your own words to avoid plagiarism?
The teacher’s meticulous grading ensured no mistakes were overlooked. She was very ____.
What is careful?
Identify the claim in this statement:
"Banning single-use plastic bags is necessary to reduce pollution and protect wildlife."
What is "Banning single-use plastic bags is necessary to reduce pollution and protect wildlife"?
What is the difference between the main idea and the topic?
What is "The topic is what the passage is about, while the main idea is the specific point the author is making about the topic"?
How can a reader determine the theme of a story?
What is by looking at the characters’ actions, conflicts, and how the story is resolved?
A good summary should answer which three basic questions?
What are "What is the text about?", "What are the most important details?", and "What is the main idea?"?