Context Clues
Inferencing
Visualizing
Fun Facts
100
The class decided to EXHIBIT the science project during Parents' Night. What does the word EXHIBIT mean? a) eat b) trade c) show
What is SHOW
100
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. She slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is her problem?
She is late for school
100
Describe what the Vietnam wall looks like?
Answers may vary Long shining black wall
100
How many eggs does a chicken lay in one day?
What is 1
200
The FRIGID water made Emily's teeth chatter. What does FRIGID mean?
What is cold
200
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped on the couch. Then, he played mind craft for 6 hours. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside of a soup can in the garbage. He then hide the soup can and began to play mind craft. Why does Kyle put his report card in a soup can?
What is because he was hiding it from his parents.
200
When soldiers come back from Afghanistan crowds cheer and welcome them home. When the soldiers came back from Vietnam, describe what you would have seen.
Answers may vary No Parades, no cheering, protesting, etc
200
What is a male horse called?
What is Stallion
300
They were off to the bay to look at its tidal residents- up close and personal. Soon it will be low tide, that's the best time to find specimens. What does the word specimens mean?
An item being looked at from an area.
300
As time went on, the news from home made it even harder to fight in Vietnam. The soldiers knew that many Americans were against the war. Why was it hard for the soldiers to continue fighting?
It was difficult to continue fighting because several people from the US did not think there should be a war, so the soldiers did not feel supported to continue fighting for their country.
300
Cobscook Bay has the highest tides in the world. Most other bays have shallow slopping sides, but this bay is steep-sided like a bathtub. In your own words, compare Cobscook Bay to other tides. BONUS*** What is the figurative language in this paragraph?
Varies
300
What is Ms. M's favorite color? What is Ms. Lewis' favorite color?
Purple Green
400
What is the name of the Chicago football team?
What is DA BEARS!!
500
What is Ms. M's favorite color? What is Mrs. Lewis' favorite color?
What is purple What is