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Vocabulary
Context Clues
Context Clues
Context Clues
Misc.
100

What does it mean to "persevere"?

To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.

100

The restaurant was formal, so I bought a new suit. What does "formal" mean?

upscale, dressy

100
The boy lingered in the stands after the concert. He was hoping to watch the band members pack up. What does "lingered" mean?
stayed
100
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
100

In the hallway, what side are you supposed to walk on?

The Right!

200

What is the theme of a story?

The theme of a story is the lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember and apply in our own lives.

200
The student strives to get an A on the test. What does "strives" mean?
try or tries
200
My objective was to get to work on time each day, so I would not get fired. What does "objective" mean?
goal
200
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
200

Name one Assistant Principal or Guidance Counselor at IS 5. 

Answers vary. 

300

We read a passage about Martin Luther King Jr. What word describes the strategy that he utilized. 

nonviolent

300
The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?
different
300
Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had not lost a game yet! What does "superior" mean?
the best
300

Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?

loud, noisy, energetic

300

What is the Principal's name?

Principal Nepogoda

400

What does it mean to be grateful?

feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

400
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
non-stop
400
The gymnast was so agile. I was amazed at the graceful way she moved during the floor routine. What does "agile" mean?
flexible, able to bend and move in many ways
400
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
400

Name one skill and/or strategy that we have worked on this year.

skills: main idea, theme, making inferences/drawing conclusions, providing textual evidences

strategies: context clues, guiding questions for main idea, ICE, keywords

500

What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?

The main idea is mostly what the story is about (a short summary). The theme is the life lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember. It may have nothing to do with the details of the story itself.

500
The town is so rural that most of the residents are cows! What does "rural" mean?
country
500
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports. What does "concise" mean?
short
500
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?
have little or no skill
500

What date do you return from February break (without looking at a calendar)

February 23