Context Clues
Amr was cautious as he walked slowly across the slippery rocks to avoid falling. Saleh followed Amr's lead on the hike. What does cautious mean in this sentence?
careful
What is an inference? Name the TWO parts required to make an inference.
background knowledge + text based evidence = inference
DOUBLE POINTS: What does it mean to "sequence" something?
Sequencing means to put in order.
What is a prediction? Does your prediction always need to be correct?
A prediction is an educated guess about what might happen in the story based on text evidence. It does NOT always need to be correct.
TRIPLE POINTS!!!: What is a context clue AND what does it help us to do?
A context clue is when we use words around the word we do not know to help us figure out what it could mean. It is used to help us define unknown vocabulary words.
TRIPLE POINTS!!! Ms. Singh has a plethora of papers to grade because she has 200 students. What does plethora mean in this sentence?
a lot
Jordan walked into the classroom with wet hair and water dripping from his jacket. He apologized to his teacher for being late. What caused him to be late AND provide your clues?
Jordan got caught in a rain storm. "wet hair and water dripping from his jacket".
Name THREE transition words that can be used to help us sequence events.
First, Next, Then, Finally, After, Lastly
The puppy kept staring at the tennis ball in Amare's hand and wagging its tail excitedly. Make a prediction of what could happen next.
DOUBLE POINTS: Where does Ms. Singh live?
Long Island
DOUBLE POINTS!! Alaa used facts and examples to persuade her parents to let her stay up later on weekends. Joseph tried to as well, but it did not work as well. What does persuade mean in this sentence?
convince
TRIPLE POINTS!!! Students, including Adam, Jordan and Zak stood up and clapped for several minutes after the final note. Chloe wiped away a tear and smiled at her violin teacher. Why might Chloe be emotional?
Chloe probably performed very well and felt proud, relieved, or grateful after her performance.
London entered the classroom first and put her backpack next to her desk. Next, Leahna walked in and handed her homework to the teacher. Finally, Brianna arrived and sat down with her classmates, ready to start the day. In COMPLETE sentences, sequence the order in which the students arrived.
First, London entered the room. Then, Leahna entered the room. Finally, Brianna came into the classroom.
Mr. Williams announced a surprise assembly for the following morning, but did not explain the reason. What do you predict will happen at the assembly?
Answers may vary!!
Student of the month awards, game show presentation, performing arts presentation, etc.
During science class, Ms. Leesang announced that Daniel, Deske, and Savannah would be building bridges out of only straws and tape. She explained that the bridges must hold as many textbooks as possible without collapsing. As soon as the materials were passed out, Savannah quickly began sketching a design while the rest of the group started talking about ideas. What can you predict will happen next?
The group will design a structure based on Savannah's design using the necessary materials (only straw and tape).
The directions were ambiguous, leaving many students unsure about what they were supposed to do. Malia, Domenic, and Shalom were looking at each other confused. What does the word ambiguous mean in this sentence AND what is the context clue that helps us?
unsure/confused, "unsure about what they were supposed to do"
The restaurant had a line out the door every evening, and customers often waited over an hour for a table. Amir, Nooh, and Misaid waited in line patiently for their food. What can you infer about the restaurant?
The restaurant is probably very popular and serves good food.
Reham was excited for her science fair project! First, she filled a cup with water. It was icy cold. Then, she added food coloring. The water turned a bright pink with small swirls of dye. Next, she carefully dropped in a paper towel strip. Finally, she observed the colored water travel up the paper towel. Sequence the events of the passage into FOUR parts using your transition words!!
First, Reham filled a cup with water. Then, she added food coloring. Next, she carefully dropped in a paper towel strip. Finally, she observed the colored water travel up the paper towel.
DOUBLE POINTS!! Adrian and Darren studied every night, completed all their assignments, and asked questions whenever they needed help. What do you predict will happen at the end of the grading period?
Adrian and Darren will both get good grades and improve academically. They could make the honor roll.
DOUBLE POINTS!! The coach gave Rehman, Joseph, and Jaquan constructive feedback, explaining mistakes and how to improve. What does constructive mean?
Useful, necessary
Angie was meticulous when building her science project, carefully measuring every piece and checking her work multiple times. What does meticulous mean in this sentence AND what is the context clue that helps us?
careful/thorough/exact, "carefully measuring every piece and checking her work multiple times"
Jabriel insisted he wasn't nervous, but he checked his note cards five times, tapped his foot constantly, and kept taking deep breaths. Ceron reminded him to stay calm and confident. What can you infer about Jabriel?
Jabriel is probably nervous about an upcoming presentation.
Dark clouds began to fill the sky during recess. Soon afterward, strong winds started blowing across the playground. A few minutes later, thunder could be heard in the distance. Next, heavy rain began to fall. Finally, students were brought inside until the storm passed. Sequence this passage into FIVE steps. BONUS POINTS: if you include transition words!!
First, dark clouds filled the sky. Then, strong winds began blowing. After, students heard the thunder. Then, heavy rain started falling. Finally, the students went inside.
Joelle stepped onto the stage, carefully and slowly. Her friend, Teana, followed closely behind her. They both looked at each other and took a deep breath before the curtains opened. Make a prediction of what might happen next.
Joelle and Teana will perform in the auditorium. They will likely do some kind of dance or singing show for their classmates.
During lunch, Kiara walked into the cafeteria and noticed that her usual table was almost empty. Her friends, Daniel, Deske, Reginald, Mason, and Twescy were sitting together in a tight circle at the far end of the room, and they stopped talking as soon as she approached. Twescy gave a quick smile, but it didn’t seem very genuine, and Mason immediately started looking down at his phone. Kiara paused for a moment, then quietly chose a different table and ate lunch by herself. What can you infer is going on in the passage? How does Kiara feel?
I can infer there is some tension or conflict in the group. Kiara might feel nervous and upset about it.