Cause and Effect
A word that means to tell or show
What is to convey?
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word dispute in the sentence below: Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work.
What is an argument or disagreement?
The tow truck took the car into the mechanic's garage. The owner of the car followed. The mechanic used his equipment to lift the car. "What do you think happened to the tire?" the man asked. In response, the mechanic held up a nail. "Oh," the man said. "I see." How did the tire go flat?
What is The tire went flat because the man had driven over a nail.
Make a Prediction about what is happening. The storm began suddenly. The lightening lit up the sky and the thunder roared loudly. The electricity was blinking on and off quickly.
What is a thunder storm.
State the Main Idea: Different rocks are used in different ways. The way a rock is used depends on its color, feel, shine and hardness. For example, some rocks, such as granite and marble, are both hard and beautiful. They are used for buildings and monuments. Another type of rocks, graphite is soft and dark. It is used in lead pencils.
What is different rocks are used in different ways.
A type of figurative language that gives human characteristics to something nonhuman
What is personification?
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word particular. Stephanie is very particular about how she gives her cell number to. She does not want just anyone to have her number. She is afraid their texts will get her in trouble. She is also afraid that they will give her number out to other kids.
What is picky?
I can swim very well. My mom calls me a fish.
What can you tell about this character?
What is I am a great swimmer?
Steven Brown is in the 6th grade at Taylor County Middle School. He is an intelligent student, but one night Steven stayed up too late and he knew he had a test the next day. When he took his test at school he failed it. give me the cause of Steven failing his test.
What is he stayed up too late.
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word sustain in the sentence below: Lakes occupy less the two percent of the Earth's surface , yet they help to sustain life. For instance, lakes give us fish to eat, irrigate crops and generate electrical power.
What is to prolong, To keep in existence; maintain?
Josh woke up early on Sunday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and it was hot. He could see the sand already. His dad called to him and said, "It is a perfect day, don't forget to bring a towel!" Where were Josh and his dad going?
What is the beach?
Tammy was in her backyard climbing a tree. She climbed to the middle part of the tree. Before she knew what had happened, bees were swarming all around and over her. Tammy let out a blood curdling yell. Tell me the effect of Tammy hitting the nest.
What is the bees stung her?
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word pioneered in the sentence below: The ancient Greeks pioneered many kinds of writing we consider standard today. They wrote speeches , plays, poems, books, and stories about science.
What is to originate or take part in the beginning of?
Shawn Falco is the quarterback for the Washington Wantabees. He is a great quarterback. January 1, 2002 the Wantabees played against the Milwaukee Willabees. The Wantabees were losing 10 to 14. It was 4th down and 3 yards to go with 4 seconds left on the clock. Shawn hiked the ball but he dropped it and his team was unable to score. Give me the effect of Shawn dropping the ball.
What is The Wantabees lost the game?
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word flourish in the sentence below: Bats that eat fruit and nectar spread seeds and help flowers grow. Without bats many important plants would not flourish.
What is to survive, to live and do well?
Jeff was having a hard time remembering which brand to buy. What does it mean to say brand?
What is the kind or name?