Inferencing
Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing? How do you know?
Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. Hint your key words (evidence!) were: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. and he looked at the map.
With a few alterations I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
changes
A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s.
What is the author's purpose of writing this? (Think PIE)
To entertain. (Evidence: "story")
This is the most important speech of my life. I can't say the wrong thing. I hope I prepared enough
Nervous
Jose claims that Mildred wants to go to the movies with him because he's got mad rizz.”
charm or charisma
Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did not find what he was looking for so he transferred the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he dropped the bags and plunged both hands desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. What is he trying to find?
His keys.
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
not strict or easygoing
An article where the author argues that Amazon music is better than Spotify.
What is the author's purpose?
To persuade/persuasive.
Every day at the resort included warm breezes, the peaceful music of a local band, and views of the clear, blue ocean water sparkling in the sun.
Calm, peaceful, relaxing
Carlos is so cooked if he forgets to do the chores that his Mom left for him!
in big trouble
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?
She had not watered them in a few days, so they were beginning to die.
After the video played, the teacher asked the students to evaluate if they liked it or not. She wanted to know how they would rate it.
Using context clues, what does evaluate mean?
to rate, judge, assess
A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform.
My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day Until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do When he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, For he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy!
frustrated
That Buffalo chicken dip Alisson brought to the party smacks!
Is very good.
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
I am the Statue of Liberty.
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
Clothing store
A story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied, but he gains self-confidence by joining a sports team and learns to stand up for himself.
What is the author's purpose?
To entertain.
As that hurricane threatened, the wind's blast caused angry fifteen foot waves to crash over the small houses near the shore.
A. calm
B. annoyed
C. scary
D. excited
c. scary
Maria was excited to tell Eduardo all of the tea she heard in art.
gossip
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
They are making a bird house.
Evidence: "hang it up in the backyard" "paint the roof red"
Captain America is an archetype for a hero. He is a common example when someone thinks of a hero.
Using context clues, what does archetype mean?
common example
A menu for a local pizzeria listing the sizes and prices of pizzas and available toppings.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform.
According to the author’s descriptions, what is the tone of this passage?
He approached the task with sheer determination. He had studied his plans carefully, spent hours preparing and was sure of his approach. The hours he spent practicing were grueling and exhausting but he was ready. This was the year he would win the pie eating contest at school.
Serious, Intense, Formal, Focused
Diana is exuding main character energy lately and we are here for it.
Confidence and self assuredness