Vocabulary
Shakes slightly
Trembles
having a lot of courage
courageous
This 4-syllable word means full of mystery or wonder:
mysterious
This is the most important point the author wants you to know about a paragraph or story.
Main Idea
This word means tell how two or more things are alike.
Compare
Synonym for harmonious
Melodic
a group of different things put together
miscellaneous
This 3-syllable word means having great desire or interest:
curious
Recycling helps the environment. It reduces waste, saves energy, and conserves natural resources. Everyone can help by recycling at home or school."
Recycling helps the environment.
This word means tell how two or more things are different.
Contrast
wrinkled or creased
crinkled
very beautiful or pleasing to look at.
gorgeous
This 2-syllable word means very nervous or worried:
anxious
"Dogs make great pets. They are loyal, playful, and can be trained to do tricks. Many families enjoy having dogs in their homes."
Dogs make great pets.
In one story, Jack lives in a mountain village. In another story, Jill lives in a beach town. Both are small communities. How are these settings similar and different?
is both are small communities (similar), but one is in the mountains and one is on the beach (different)
no longer working
retired
shocking, surprising, or hard to believe.
outrageous
This 3-syllable word means full of danger:
hazardous
These sentences in a paragraph give details that explain or support the main idea.
Supporting details
Character A is shy but helpful. Character B is outgoing but sometimes rude. How are they similar and different?
both help others (similar), but one is shy and one is outgoing (different)
clear, bright, and lifelike
vivid
Being polite and showing respect to others.
courteous
This 2-syllable word means well known, having fame
famous
"Bees are important for many reasons. They help pollinate plants, which allows fruits and vegetables to grow. Bees also produce honey, which humans use for food. Without bees, many plants and animals would struggle to survive."
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Bees are important for the environment
Two characters, Maria and Luis, both want to win the school science fair. Maria works quietly on her project, while Luis asks friends for help and experiments a lot. Compare and contrast their approaches.
both want to win (similar), but Maria is quiet and Luis is collaborative (different)