Context Clues
Character Traits/Feelings
Setting
Where am I?
100
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Parched means...
What is thirsty?
100
Janet's eyes are very heavy. She had been studying all night and didn't get enough sleep. She is feeling...
What is tired?
100
I have sand, water, and swimsuits. I am...
What is the beach?
100

I sat with my toes in the hot sand digging a hole with my new shovel and pail. I turned to grab my sandwich and noticed a seagull flying away with it. Since I had no lunch, I grabbed my snorkel and headed into the waves.

what is the beach

200
Wilson Put on a heavy coat, a wool scarf, several pairs of socks inside his boots, and fur-lined gloves to protect himself against the frigid weather. Frigid means...
What is cold?
200
Shawn is very quiet in class. Whenever the teacher calls on him in class, his face turns red and she looks away. Shawn feels...
What is embarrassed?
200
I have snow, coats, and mittens. I am...
What is winter?
200

I sat in my seat excitedly watching the man swing from pole to pole. Far under him 2 elephants carried ladies with feathers in their hair. I ate my popcorn as I watched 8 clowns pile out of a tiny car.

what is the circus

300
The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Saturated means...
What is wet?
300
Casey is the lead singer in the school choir. She is the leader in her dance group. She is an excellent piano player and is in the school play. A word to describe Casey is...
What is talented?
300
I have food, tables, and waiters/waitresses. I am...
What is a restaurant?
300

Uncle Joe picked us up with his tractor and gave us some fresh milk to drink. We helped with the garden and fed the chickens.

what is a farm

400
I tried to persuade her to recycle her plastic bottles, but I just couldn't talk her into it. Persuade means...
What is convince?
400
I had to make a speech in front of the class. Before the speech, I was pacing back and forth and my palms were sweaty. I was feeling...
What is nervous?
400
I have doctors, nurses, and patients. I am...
What is a hospital?
400

I waited patiently for my dinner to be brought to the table. All of our food was carried over on a big, round tray. Lots of other families were eating dinner, also. When we were done, Dad left the waitress a big tip.

what is a restaurant

500
Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room. illuminate means...
What is light up?
500
John loves to live life on the edge. He climbs mountains, races cars, and wrestles alligators. A word to describe John is...
What is adventurous?
500
I have tickets, a large screen, and popcorn. I am...
What is a movie theater?
500

Dad let me push the shopping cart. Then he went to pick some apples. After that, he put some bananas in the cart. He also put some vegetables in the cart. 

what is a grocery store