Words
What does the root word ceive mean?
To Take
Maya grabbed her umbrella before leaving the house. When she stepped outside, she heard thunder.
Question: What can you infer about the weather?
How do you know?
it is going to rain
She heard thunder and grabbed her umbrella.
A story shows a girl practicing every day until she finally learns to play a difficult song.
Question: What is the theme?
Hard work and practice can lead to success.
Who are the 2 main characters?
Mrs. Jones and Roger
What is the setting?
Outside at 11:00pm
What does this word mean? multicolored
many colors
The gym was filled with balloons. A large banner said, "Congratulations!" Students were dressed in nice clothes.
Question: What can you infer is happening?
How do you know?
Students are wearing nice clothes. There is a large banner that says Congratulations.
A student is afraid to speak in front of the class. After practicing and taking a chance, she successfully gives her presentation.
Question: What is the theme?
Facing your fears can help you grow in confidence.
When and where did the events take place?
Outside at 11:00pm
In Mrs. Jones house
What does "graveyard shift" mean
an overnight shift
What word means to make clear?
Clarify
When Mrs. Bratten entered the classroom, everyone became quiet. Two students quickly hid something under their desks, and Mrs. Bratten noticed them trying not to laugh.
What can you infer happened before Mrs. Bratten entered? How do you know?
The students were probably doing something they weren't supposed to be doing.
A girl moves to a new school and feels lonely. She joins a club, makes friends, and eventually feels like she belongs.
Question: What is the theme?
Trying new things can help you find where you belong.
What conflict is Roger having inside Mrs. Jones' house?
Should Roger stay or go?
Why did Officer Keffer stop Duncan from walking?
to stop or take something before it reaches its destination
The lights suddenly went out. People stopped talking, phones came out, and someone near the window said, "I can't believe this happened again."
Question: What can you infer?
How do you know?
There could be a power outage that has happened before.
The passage says the lights went out AGAIN.
Story A: A student practices basketball every day and eventually improves.
Story B: A musician practices piano every day and eventually performs successfully.
Question: What theme could both stories share?
Practice and dedication lead to improvement.
How do you know that Roger wants Mrs. Jones to trust him?
He makes sure Mrs. Jones can see him at all times. He asks her if she wants him to go to the store.
How does Officer Keffer help Duncan?
He buys Duncan a bike.
Give me a word that means a place where things are made.
factory
Jasmine entered the library carrying three books. She looked at the computer, sighed, and returned two books to the shelf. Then she walked over to the librarian and began asking questions.
Question: What can you infer Jasmine discovered?
How do you know?
Jasmine needed the computer to find information. She couldn't find the information in the books.
She sighed when she looked at the computer.
A student refuses to ask for help because she thinks it will make her look weak. After struggling, she finally asks her teacher and discovers that getting help allows her to succeed.
Question: What is the theme?
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
Why does Mrs. Jones take Roger to her house?
To feed him, clean him up, and talk to him.
Why does Officer Keffer help Duncan?
He is impressed that a teenage boy is so committed to his work.