Character Traits
Text Features
Context Clues
Setting
Mystery Bag
100

What word describes how a character feels?

Emotion

100

What are the four things that are on the title page of a book?

1. title

2. author

3. illustrator

4. publisher

100

If you read, "the puppy was wagging its tail excitedly," what does "excitedly mean?

Happily

100

The setting of a story is ONLY where the story takes place. True or False

False

100

What do you call traits that  make up a character's personality?

Character traits

200

If a character is always helping others, what trait do they have?

kindness, nice, caring, etc...

200

What do call the words and pictures that help explain a chart?

Labels

200

What can you look for in a sentence to help you understand a new word?

Context clues

200

In which setting would you likely find a story about pirates?

On a ship... in the ocean... on an island...

200

What text feature gives you a general idea what you are going to read about?

Heading

300

Describe a character who is brave.

A character who is brave...

300

What is the purpose of the table of contents?

To show the chapters of the book and their page numbers.

300
Gerald was so hungry that he consumed three sandwiches and two glasses of milk. What does "consumed" mean?
Took in... ate...
300

What is the purpose of describing the setting of a story?

So that the reader gets a clear picture of the story.

300

What can you infer if a character is shaking and sweating?

They are nervous.

400

How can you tell if a character is honest?

They tell truth, keep their promises, doesn't steal...

400

What do you find at the end of a non-fiction book that gives specific topics in alphabetical order and the page where you can find them.

Index

400

She was cautious while crossing the street. What does cautious mean?

safe... careful...

400

A setting in the __________ might include tall buildings, busy streets, and a lot of noise.

City
400

What is the text feature that has important facts listed in a non-fiction text?

Bullet points

500

Give an example of a character trait the means someone is selfish.

They only think about themselves.

500

What feature helps you understand difficult words in a text?

Glossary

500

The storm as fierce, with strong winds and heavy rain. What does fierce mean?

strong... severe... really bad

500

"The grueling heat made the trip unbearable. They had sand all over there body and haven't seen water in days."

What is the setting?

Desert

500

What tells the reader where or when a story takes place?

Setting