Context Clues
In the sentence:
The water was murky, so we couldn't see the fish.
What does murky mean?
Cloudy or unclear
I lost my assignment, so I had to redo it.
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again
The little boy was as brave as a lion as he stood up to the big bully.
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
The Missing Lunchbox
Jada raced into the cafeteria, excited for lunchtime. She had packed her favorite meal that morning—leftover spaghetti and her grandma’s homemade chocolate chip cookie. But when she reached her usual table and opened her backpack, her lunchbox was gone. Jada’s heart sank. She remembered placing it on the counter while tying her shoes, but she must have left it behind. Determined to solve the mystery, she hurried back to her classroom. When she walked in, she spotted the bright blue lunchbox sitting right on her desk. Her teacher smiled and said, “It seems someone was in a rush this morning.” Jada laughed and grabbed her lunchbox, relieved she wouldn’t have to buy a cafeteria meal after all.
What is the problem in the story?
Jada cannot find her lunchbox.
The Desert Tortoise
The desert tortoise is a reptile that lives in hot, dry environments of the American Southwest. To survive the extreme heat, it spends most of its life underground in burrows, which help keep it cool during the day. Desert tortoises eat grasses, wildflowers, and cacti. Although they move slowly, they are well adapted to their environment. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise population has been declining due to habitat loss. Scientists are working to protect these animals by studying their behavior and teaching people how to avoid disturbing their homes.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The desert tortoise is a reptile that lives in the desert and scientists are trying to protect it.
In the sentence:
The arid climate makes it hard for plants to grow, due to it being such a dry environment.
What does arid mean?
Very dry
The spectators in the stands enjoyed watching the intense game.
What does spect mean?
To see or look
The moon was a silver lantern in the sky.
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
The Missing Lunchbox
Jada raced into the cafeteria, excited for lunchtime. She had packed her favorite meal that morning—leftover spaghetti and her grandma’s homemade chocolate chip cookie. But when she reached her usual table and opened her backpack, her lunchbox was gone. Jada’s heart sank. She remembered placing it on the counter while tying her shoes, but she must have left it behind. Determined to solve the mystery, she hurried back to her classroom. When she walked in, she spotted the bright blue lunchbox sitting right on her desk. Her teacher smiled and said, “It seems someone was in a rush this morning.” Jada laughed and grabbed her lunchbox, relieved she wouldn’t have to buy a cafeteria meal after all.
What is the solution?
Jada goes back to her classroom and finds her lunchbox on her desk.
The Desert Tortoise
The desert tortoise is a reptile that lives in hot, dry environments of the American Southwest. To survive the extreme heat, it spends most of its life underground in burrows, which help keep it cool during the day. Desert tortoises eat grasses, wildflowers, and cacti. Although they move slowly, they are well adapted to their environment. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise population has been declining due to habitat loss. Scientists are working to protect these animals by studying their behavior and teaching people how to avoid disturbing their homes.
What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
To inform readers
The puppy was timid, unlike his bold brother.
What does the word timid mean?
Shy
What is a synonym for rapid?
Quick or fast
I decided to break the ice and start the awkward conversation.
What does "break the ice" mean?
Start the conversation and end the silence
The Missing Lunchbox
Jada raced into the cafeteria, excited for lunchtime. She had packed her favorite meal that morning—leftover spaghetti and her grandma’s homemade chocolate chip cookie. But when she reached her usual table and opened her backpack, her lunchbox was gone. Jada’s heart sank. She remembered placing it on the counter while tying her shoes, but she must have left it behind. Determined to solve the mystery, she hurried back to her classroom. When she walked in, she spotted the bright blue lunchbox sitting right on her desk. Her teacher smiled and said, “It seems someone was in a rush this morning.” Jada laughed and grabbed her lunchbox, relieved she wouldn’t have to buy a cafeteria meal after all.
Which detail shows that Jada was excited for lunchtime?
She raced into the cafeteria.
The Desert Tortoise
The desert tortoise is a reptile that lives in hot, dry environments of the American Southwest. To survive the extreme heat, it spends most of its life underground in burrows, which help keep it cool during the day. Desert tortoises eat grasses, wildflowers, and cacti. Although they move slowly, they are well adapted to their environment. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise population has been declining due to habitat loss. Scientists are working to protect these animals by studying their behavior and teaching people how to avoid disturbing their homes.
Which detail supports the idea that the desert tortoise is well adapted to its habitat?
It spends most of its life in burrows to stay cool.
The tree trunk was hollow, and you could see straight through the inside.
What does hollow mean?
Empty on the inside
What does the root "graph" mean in the word infographic?
write or draw
Which of the following sentences is written correctly.
A. "Im on my way!" I yelled to my friends Brad and Sarah.
B."I'm on my way!" I yelled to my friends Brad and Sarah.
C. I'm on my way! I yelled to my friends Brad and Sarah.
B. "I'm on my way!" I yelled to my friends Brad and Sarah.
The Missing Lunchbox
Jada raced into the cafeteria, excited for lunchtime. She had packed her favorite meal that morning—leftover spaghetti and her grandma’s homemade chocolate chip cookie. But when she reached her usual table and opened her backpack, her lunchbox was gone. Jada’s heart sank. She remembered placing it on the counter while tying her shoes, but she must have left it behind. Determined to solve the mystery, she hurried back to her classroom. When she walked in, she spotted the bright blue lunchbox sitting right on her desk. Her teacher smiled and said, “It seems someone was in a rush this morning.” Jada laughed and grabbed her lunchbox, relieved she wouldn’t have to buy a cafeteria meal after all.
What is a theme for this story?
It's important to slow down and stay organized.
The Desert Tortoise
The desert tortoise is a reptile that lives in hot, dry environments of the American Southwest. To survive the extreme heat, it spends most of its life underground in burrows, which help keep it cool during the day. Desert tortoises eat grasses, wildflowers, and cacti. Although they move slowly, they are well adapted to their environment. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise population has been declining due to habitat loss. Scientists are working to protect these animals by studying their behavior and teaching people how to avoid disturbing their homes.
What is one reason the population of the desert tortoise is declining?
Habitat loss
The dog growled when the stranger approached. It backed away slowly, its fur standing up. Sara whispered, “Don’t worry. He’s just wary of new people.”
What does wary mean?
cautious or careful around others
What is an antonym for ancient?
Modern or new
Ben noticed a tiny tear in his backpack strap as he packed for school. “It’s not a big deal,” he thought, tossing the backpack over his shoulder. But when he got to school, the small tear had grown much bigger, and the strap almost snapped off completely. His teacher shook her head and said, “Ben, a stitch in time saves nine.” She showed him the torn strap and added, “If you fix something when the problem is small, you won’t have a much bigger problem later.”
What does the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine" mean?
Small problems can get worse if you don't fix them quickly.
The Missing Lunchbox
Jada raced into the cafeteria, excited for lunchtime. She had packed her favorite meal that morning—leftover spaghetti and her grandma’s homemade chocolate chip cookie. But when she reached her usual table and opened her backpack, her lunchbox was gone. Jada’s heart sank. She remembered placing it on the counter while tying her shoes, but she must have left it behind. Determined to solve the mystery, she hurried back to her classroom. When she walked in, she spotted the bright blue lunchbox sitting right on her desk. Her teacher smiled and said, “It seems someone was in a rush this morning.” Jada laughed and grabbed her lunchbox, relieved she wouldn’t have to buy a cafeteria meal after all.
What does the phrase "Jada's heart sank" mean?
suddenly disappointed or sad
The Desert Tortoise
The desert tortoise is a reptile that lives in hot, dry environments of the American Southwest. To survive the extreme heat, it spends most of its life underground in burrows, which help keep it cool during the day. Desert tortoises eat grasses, wildflowers, and cacti. Although they move slowly, they are well adapted to their environment. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise population has been declining due to habitat loss. Scientists are working to protect these animals by studying their behavior and teaching people how to avoid disturbing their homes.
Which text structure is used in the LAST two sentences of the paragraph?
Problem and solution.