Vocabulary in Context
What does the word “gigantic” mean in this sentence: “The gigantic elephant stomped through the jungle”?
Very Large or Huge
What kind of text structure describes a problem and then explains how it is solved?
Problem and Solution
What is the main message or lesson of a story called?
Theme
Which word is the conjunction in this sentence: “I wanted to go outside, but it started raining.”?
But
What does it mean to infer
Use clues from the text and your own thinking to figure something out
Which word is a synonym for “eager”: sleepy, excited, sad, or quiet?
Excited
A text compares how honeybees and wasps build nests. What is the text structure?
Compare and Contrast
Who is the protagonist in most stories?
The main character or hero
What tense is this sentence written in? “She had finished her homework before dinner.”
Past Tense
If the author says, “Her hands were trembling,” what can you infer?
She is nervous, scared, or excited.
In the sentence “The storm intensified overnight,” what does intensified most likely mean?
Became stronger or more severe
A timeline of events is an example of what text structure?
Chronological or Sequence
What is the turning point or most intense part of a story called?
Climax
What’s the correct way to punctuate this sentence?
“My favorite authors are Kate DiCamillo Sharon Creech and Rick Riordan.”
My favorite authors are Kate DiCamillo, Sharon Creech, and Rick Riordan.
Why is it important to quote evidence when answering a question about a text?
It proves your answer and shows where you got the information.
What is the connotation of the word slender compared to skinny?
"Slender" is more positive or graceful; "skinny" can sound negative.
A passage explains why pollution is dangerous. Which structure is used?
Cause and Effect
A character is dishonest at the beginning of the story but learns to tell the truth. What literary element does this show?
Character development
Identify the simple subject and simple predicate in this sentence:
“The kids from my class quickly cleaned the messy art room.”
Answer: Simple subject – “kids”; Simple predicate – “cleaned”
What does this line reveal about the character? “He kept glancing at the clock and bouncing his knee.”
He’s feeling impatient or anxious.
The word “gregarious” appeared in your novel. Without using a dictionary, what strategies could help you figure out what it means?
Use context clues, root words, prefix/suffix knowledge, or synonyms in the sentence.
If a nonfiction article is written with no clear structure, what clues help you figure out how to organize the information?
Signal words, headings, topic sentences, and logical grouping of ideas
How can comparing two characters' actions help you understand the theme?
Their choices show what values or lessons the author wants to highlight.
Combine these two sentences using a relative clause: “I read a book. The book was about volcanoes.”
I read a book that was about volcanoes.
Read this sentence: “Though she smiled, her eyes didn’t shine.” What can you infer, and what evidence supports your answer?
She’s pretending to be happy (smiling), but her eyes reveal she’s still sad or upset (didn’t shine)