Vocab
Finding References
Postcards
Main Idea
Context Clues
100
This word means you have a lot of money
Wealth
100
Who does the word "I" always refer to?
The speaker or writer
100
Where do you write the recipient's address?
On the right side of the postcard
100
What is the main idea of the story?
The purpose of the story
100
What do we need to use to figure out an unknown word?
Clues in and around the unknown word
200
When people think of ancient Egypt they think of the pyramids.
The word ancient means?
Very old
200
Miss Diane works in the school. Her students are very loud. They talk a lot in class.
The word "her" refers to?
The word "they" refers to?
Miss Diane
The students
200
What must you have to send a postcard?
Recipient's address and a stamp
200
What is the main idea of the Olympic passage titled, "United by Sport" ?
The history of the Olympic games compare to the modern games
200
Tim can play many instruments for example, the guitar, the piano and the clarinet.
The word clarinet means?
An instrument
300
A natural event that causes a lot of destruction. Example: earthquake, tornado, or tsunami
a. crazy
b. catastrophe
c. problem
d. hurricane
catastrophe
300
The chef cooked a yummy meal this morning. It was a beef steak with buttered vegetables. He thought it was delicious.
The word 'He' refers to?
The chef
300
After you complete your message what is the next step?
Write your closing and sign your name
300
Five years after his tornado experience, James claims that even the rocking of a boat is fearful for him. A young woman, named Sara, who survived an tornado several years ago says that every loud noise she hears now makes her dive for cover. And George who also experienced a tornado tells how he always plans an escape route every time he enters a building.
What is the best title for this passage?
Experiencing a Tornado
300
The boy was too shy to express his love to the girl.
The word shy means?
timid, nervous, reserved, quiet
400
Mark received a punishment of 50 points after the incident at the Marketplace.
The word punishment means?
penalty for doing something bad
400
The doctor helped the pregnant lady give birth to her first child. She used her education, skills and the help of veteran nurses.
The word she refers to?
The doctor
400
Where will the postcard be sent?
Who is the writer?
333 W Camden St.
Baltimore, MD
Writer = Sydney
400
Five years after his tornado experience, James claims that even the rocking of a boat is fearful for him. A young woman, named Sara, who survived an tornado several years ago says that every loud noise she hears now makes her dive for cover. And George who also experienced a tornado tells how he always plans an escape route every time he enters a building.
What does George do?
Plans an escape route every time he enters a building.
400
During the ancient Olympics, any army was banned from entering Olympia and wars between participating nations were suspended.
The word banned means?
The word suspended means?
Not allowed
Temporarily canceled
500
During Christmas, many companies have discounts to help boost their sales.
The word boost means?
To promote.
500
We are having a birthday party for you next week.
The word "we" refers to?
A group + the speaker
500
Name the receiver, the receiver's address, the closing and the sender
Receiver: Charlotte Holmes
Receiver Address: 221 B Sherlock Road Sussex England
Closing : XX
Sender : Watson
500
Five years after his tornado experience, James claims that even the rocking of a boat is fearful for him. A young woman, named Sara, who survived an tornado several years ago says that every loud noise she hears now makes her dive for cover. And George who also experienced a tornado tells how he always plans an escape route every time he enters a building.
What do James, Sara and George all have in common?
They all experienced a tornado
500
The day trip turned out to be a lot of fun. Many students were surprised, because they thought they would be disappointed.
The word "they" refers to?
The word "disappointed" means?
The students
sad, upset, let down