Synonyms and Antonyms
This type of context clue is used in the following sentence: The curtains were translucent, allowing only a little light to pass through.
What is definition?
Some books have a list of words at the back of the book. It tells you what words mean.
Glossary
Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. It's hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author likes deer hunting.
b.The author thinks there are too many deer.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
d.The author thinks deer harm the environment.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
What is a pronoun antecedent?
The noun the pronoun refers to or replaces.
A comparative adjective is used to _________
A comparative adjective is used to compare two people, places, things, or ideas?
These words all contain the same suffix. accuracy literacy lunacy
What is acy?
Explains what the photo or illustration will be about.
Caption
I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy glass plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What a great invention!
What is the narrator's perspective?
a. The author thinks that paper plates are bad for the environment.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
c. The author wishes there was a larger variety of paper plates.
d. The author wants the reader to use paper plates more often.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
What is the antecedent or the antecedents in the following sentences? Ned said, "Never give up, encourage others, and do your best." The crowd was moved by the things he said.
The antecedent is "Ned"
Fill in the blank: The lazy dog was ________ than the wise old cat.
Hint: Answers will vary. Must end in -er.
These words all contain the same prefix. subterranean subsidize subdue
What is sub?
Explains information or how something works in a visual way
Diagram
Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid.
The author wants to show that
a. Matthew should not run in the house.
b. Kathy is ready to baby-sit.
c. Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops.
b. Kathy is ready to babysit.
What is the antecedent or the antecedents in the following sentences? "By attempting the yo-yo trick, Reese gave himself a major boo-boo."
The antecedent is "Reese"
Superlative adjectives are used to ________________.
compare three or more people, places, things, or ideas?
This type of context clue is used in the following sentence: Roy cooks hearty victuals like beans, biscuits, and burgers.
What is example?
This text feature identifies the topic of the text, and tells what the text will be about.
Title
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author's favorite animal is a dolphin.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
c.The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.
d.The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
What is the antecedent or the antecedents in the following sentences? "Jack skied on two sharks. Because they were slippery, he fell on top of them.
The antecedents are "Jack" and "sharks"
Fill in the blank with a superlative adjective: Mr. Smith is the ____________ teacher at Wayside School.
(answers will vary.)
Hint: Add -est to most one-syllable adjectives to form a superlative adjective.
This type of context clue is used in the following sentence: Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.
What is restatement/antonym?
What do we do first before we read a non-fiction book?
Go on a picture walk and find different non-fiction text features
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.
What is the author's perspective?
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b. Gorillas are mean animals.
c. Gorillas don't like other animals.
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
Is there an antecedent in the following sentence? If so, what is it? "The lady screamed at the rubber snake so loudly that she fainted."
Yes, "lady"
How many comparative adjectives are in this sentence: The monkey is smarter and faster than the huge crocodile.
Two- smarter, faster