Context Clues
What does the bolded word mean? Identify context clues.
The black wolf also possessed wisdom, she had observed. The pack looked to him when the wind carried strange scents or the birds cried nervously. If he was alarmed, they were alarmed. If he was calm, they were calm.
wisdom=the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise
The black wolf also possessed wisdom, she had observed. The pack looked to him when the wind carried strange scents or the birds cried nervously. If he was alarmed, they were alarmed. If he was calm, they were calm.
Change the bolded word by adding or subtracting a prefix or suffix to make it fit in the sentence below.
The leader of the pack possessed unmatched wisdom.
He was ___________ than the others.
He was wiser than the others.
Identify key words. What do you need to think about to answer this question?
Which statement best expresses a theme in paragraphs 6 through 8?
Which statement best expresses a theme in paragraphs 6 through 8?
Restate the question:
In “Excerpt from Julie of the Wolves,” how do details about the setting affect the story?
In “Excerpt from Julie of the Wolves,” details about affect the setting of the story by...
What does "reveal" mean?
What do the details in paragraphs 3 and 4 reveal about Miyax?
reveal= to show, to make known
What does the bolded word mean? Identify context clues.
Her hands trembled and her heartbeat quickened, for she was frightened, not so much of the wolves, who were shy and many harpoon-shots away, but became of bet desperate predicament. Miyax was lost.
predicament= difficult situation
Context clues:
Her hands trembled and her heartbeat quickened, for she was frightened, not so much of the wolves, who were shy and many harpoon-shots away, but because of her desperate predicament. Miyax was lost.
Change the bolded word by adding or subtracting a prefix or suffix to make it fit in the sentence below.
My coach was very encouraging.
With her _________________ I felt confident to continue with the game.
With her encouragement I felt confident to continue with the game.
Identify key words. What do you need to think about to answer this question?
The word choice in paragraph 2 affects the tone of the story by...
The word choice in paragraph 2 affects the tone of the story by...
Restate the question.
What important idea does the author develop in paragraphs 1 and 2?
The important idea the author develops in paragraphs 1 and 2 is ....
What does dialogue mean?
How does the dialogue in paragraphs 19 and 20 propel events in the story?
dialogue =conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
What does the bolded word mean? Identify context clues.
She had been watching the wolves for two days trying to discern which of their sounds and movements expressed goodwill and friendship. Most animals had such signals.
She had been watching the wolves for two days trying to discern which of their sounds and movements expressed goodwill and friendship. Most animals had such signals.
Change the bolded word by adding or subtracting a prefix or suffix to make it fit in the sentence below.
The robotic fish looked and moved so similarly to real fish that it proved unobtrusive in the natural ocean environment.
She was unable to sleep due to the __________ light and noise from the living
She was unable to sleep due to the obtrusive light and noise from the living
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Which quotation shows a change in the direction of the story?
Which quotation shows a change in the direction of the story?
Restate the question:
In “Excerpt from Saving Manatees,” how does the author develop his position about people swimming with manatees?
In “Excerpt from Saving Manatees,” the author develop his position about people swimming with manatees by...
What does "expresses" mean?
Which statement best expresses a theme in paragraphs 6 through 8?
expresses= to convey, to make known or understandable
What does the bolded word mean? Identify context clues.
They [remote operated vehicles] also can startle the sea creatures they’re supposed to study. But without a line giving her away by connecting her to a boat, a noisy propeller or the big, rigid, awkward or angular body of a metallic land-alien, she doesn’t seem to bother or scare off real fish. Some even swim along with her.
SoFi had to swim in the ocean—at multiple depths.
This meant waterproofing, buoyancy control, tweaking weight distributions and figuring out an unobtrusive way to share information underwater. It also meant compact equipment.
unobtrusive=barely noticeable
They [remote operated vehicles] also can startle the sea creatures they’re supposed to study. But without a line giving her away by connecting her to a boat, a noisy propeller or the big, rigid, awkward or angular body of a metallic land-alien, she doesn’t seem to bother or scare off real fish. Some even swim along with her.
SoFi had to swim in the ocean—at multiple depths.
This meant waterproofing, buoyancy control, tweaking weight distributions and figuring out an unobtrusive way to share information underwater. It also meant compact equipment.
Change the bolded word by adding or subtracting a prefix or suffix to make it fit in the sentence below.
I applied to my first choice college.
I hope my _______________ is accepted.
I hope my application is accepted.
Identify key words. What do you need to think about to answer this question?
How does the dialogue in paragraphs 19 and 20 propel events in the story?
How does the dialogue in paragraphs 19 and 20 propel events in the story?
vocabulary to consider: propel=
Restate the question.
Read this sentence from paragraph 12 of “Excerpt from Keep the ‘Wild’ in Wildlife.”
But, in general, the best bet for your safety, and that of the animal involved, is to leave wildlife alone, whenever possible keeping them truly wild.
What does the phrase “keeping them truly wild” suggest about helping wildlife in trouble?
The phrase "keeping them truly wild" suggests that ________________________ helps wildlife in trouble.
What does "contribute" mean?
How does the author’s use of language in paragraph 10 contribute to the tone of the story?
contribute= to give for a purpose, to give in order to help achieve or provide something
What do the bolded words mean?
The little Arctic ground squirrels flicked their tails sideways to notify others of their kind that they were friendly. By imitating this signal with her forefinger, Miyax had lured many a squirrel to her hand.
imitating= copying
lure= to tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
The little Arctic ground squirrels flicked their tails sideways to notify others of their kind that they were friendly. By imitating this signal with her forefinger, Miyax had lured many a squirrel to her hand.
Change the bolded word by adding or subtracting a prefix or suffix to make it fit in the sentence below.
When the smoke cleared a little, he discerned a small house at the edge of the woods.
We admired his patience, intelligence and ______________.
We admired his patience, intelligence and discernment.
Identify key words. What do you need to think about to answer this question?
In many parts of the world, wolves are typically feared by humans. How does the author of “Excerpt from Julie of the Wolves” present a contrast to this idea? Use two details from the story to support your response.
In many parts of the world, wolves are typically feared by humans. How does the author of “Excerpt from Julie of the Wolves” present a contrast to this idea? Use two details from the story to support your response.
vocabulary to consider= typically
Restate the question:
In many parts of the world, wolves are typically feared by humans. How does the author of “Excerpt from Julie of the Wolves” present a contrast to this idea?
In “Excerpt from Julie of the Wolves” the author presents a contrast to the idea that wolves are typically feared by humans by demonstrating that ...
What do these words mean?
affect
Which event from the story most affects the narrator’s feelings about her future career?
develop
How does the author develop the theme?
affect= have an effect on; make a difference to
develop= grow or cause to grow or change