Context Clues
My brother and I are opposites. He does his homework diligently, and I rush through mine.
slowly and carefully
Which sentence is First Person and which Sentence is Third Person?
1) I hope I can play basketball next year. I really want to play.
2) He walked next to me and laughed. I couldn't believe his attitude!
1) First
2) Third
What is the theme?
Timmy chose his best friend as a partner. They talked too much and did not finish.
Choose your partners wisely.
Mark came to school with new shoes that
everyone wanted. Joe went home and begged
his mom for those shoes, but his mom could not
afford them. The next day, Joe went to school,
angry with his mom until he saw a student with
worn and ragged shoes. Joe apologized to his
mom.
Be grateful for what you have.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. They learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can score. Most importantly, they learn how to work together with their teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
The girl was considerate. It was kind of her to help me up when I fell down.
thoughtful
What are two things that describe perspective/point of view?
What is the setting?
Kayla grabbed a box of fruit snacks and put them in the cart. Her mom told her she could pick anything and that is what she picked. There were several aisles of food but fruit snacks? Really?!
The grocery store.
Brianna was excited about the school dance. She had a new dress. All she needed was her mother's necklace. Mom did not let her wear them. Brianna decided to borrow it anyway. When she got to the dance, the necklace accidentally caught onto her bracelet and broke.
Don't take things that do not belong to you without asking.
Turtles make excellent pets. They don't make any noise like dogs and cats. They eat scraps of vegetables from your dinner plate. Turtles don't need to be bathed or walked. I love my pet turtle, Charlie.
Turtles make excellent pets.
The third grade has lots of precocious children. One had learned to read at 2 and another could do algebra!
intelligent or talented
Summers in Arizona are hot! The heat when the sun is out is dangerous and unpleasant. Most people need to stay indoors to avoid the temperatures of 100 degrees or more. I wish I could move somewhere cooler!
What is the narrator's point of view/perspective about Arizona in the summer?
They dislike the heat and want to move somewhere cooler.
Kim always likes to keep everything color coded and perfectly aligned. She never has dirty clothes on her floor, never leaves toys out, and always puts things where they go. Every morning, before school, Kim makes her bed just right.
What character trait would best describe Kim?
Neat and organized.
Kevin and his friends would always go to the park, movies, and the skating rink every week. One day, Jordan suggested they do something new. Jordan wanted to go zip-lining. Kevin was scared, but once he did it, he realized it was so much fun!
Don't be afraid to try new things!
Details:
First of all, spread the peanut butter on a slice of bread. Next, put the jelly on another slice of bread. Finally, put the two slices of bread together and enjoy.
How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Your statement is ambiguous. I am not sure what you mean.
It was my group's turn to go. Everyone had the look of fear and nervousness on their faces. Mr. Lewis had already called our group to present for the second time now. With no other way to go I slowly got out of my seat, took a deep breath, and began presenting for my group.
He felt nervous but decided to be brave about the situation.
Joe's mom made him cookies. She put 3 in his lunchbox and told him to share with his friends at school. Joe didn't share. He ate all the cookies himself.
What is a character trait that best describes Joe?
Selfish or greedy
Jerry and Kim were poor farmers. Jerry always
spent the money he earned on things he did not
need. One day, Jerry went to town to sell his last
cow, Betsy. On his way, he saw a man selling
marbles. Jerry said, “I’ll trade you my cow for
those marbles.” The man agreed. That night Jerry
and Kim went hungry.
Put your needs before your wants.
Sleet is frozen raindrops. Freezing rain is liquid raindrops. Freezing rain does not turn to ice until it hits the ground. Sleet does not stick to trees or wires but freezing rain does stick to both.
Sleet and freezing rain are not the same.
His exuberant laughter was a sharp contrast to her quiet tears.
excited or cheerful
You know that he is so good at baseball! He is the best athlete around!
Third
Allen always seems to be tripping over his own feet. He has a knack for dropping things and has accidentally broken several dishes. Last week, he accidentally dropped his dad's cell phone in the toilet.
What character trait best describes Allen?
Clumsy
Khloe and Kimble were best ÿriends who really
wanted to go on a class trip. Kimble did not have
the money. The friends came up with ways to
collect money. They started a lemonade stand and
washed cars. Soon, they had enough money for
Kimble to go on the trip.
Friends help friends who are in need.
Details:
It has red, orange, and yellow stripes.
It has green, blue, and purple stripes.
Sometimes the colors are pale.
What is the main idea?
The rainbow is made up of many colors.