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Context Clues
Main Idea
Writing a Letter
The Things They Carried
Writing a Paragraph
100
Constellations, such as The Little Dipper and The Big Dipper, can be seen in the night sky. Constellations means
What is a group of stars
100
The rain began early in the morning. It fell hard, one drop after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder and louder. Lightening crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white. What is the main idea of this passage?
What is There is a storm coming and it is going to be harsh.
100
This type of letter is a brief one page letter sent along with the resume to potential employers. The purpose of the letter is to present yourself to potential employers and to let them know what position you are interested in and why you'd be a good fit to the position and company.
What is a cover letter
100
Martha was this person's pen-pal. He was in-love with her, but she only saw him as a friend.
Who is Jimmy
100
How many sentences should a good paragraph include?
What is 5-7?
200
You may have a issue, such a fear of snakes, which keeps you from playing outside. Using the example clue, the word in the sentence means
What is problem
200
The rain began early in the morning. It fell hard, one drop after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder and louder. Lightening crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white. What is the author describing in the paragraph?
What is a bad storm
200
This letter (or informal letter) is a way of communicating between two people (sometimes more) who are usually well acquainted. There are many uses and reasons for writing a letter but these letters will usually consist of topics on a personal level. This letter can either be printed or hand-written.
What is a friendly letter
200
The jet planes that carried injured soldiers back to America were called this.
What is freedom birds?
200
At the beginning of a paragraph, you are to do this before you write?
What is indent
300
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. Nutritious means what?
What is healthy
300
The physical environment of a classroom is extremely important because it can influence the way teachers and students feel, think, and behave. If a student feels pressured, under stress, unhappy, or unsafe, it would be impossible for her or him to learn the lessons planned by the educator. Likewise, if a teacher feels unhappy or disorganized because of the classroom's lack of order or detail, the ability for her to teach is greatly diminished. The environment of a classroom serves four basic functions: security, social contact, pleasure, and growth. For real learning and teaching to take place, all four of those needs must be met by the class space. What is the main idea?
What is the physical environment of a classroom is extremely important because it can influence the way teachers and students feel, think, and behave.
300
List the five parts of a friendly letter
What are the heading, salutation, body, closing, and signature?
300
Jimmy did this with Martha's letters.
What is burned them.
300
As with writing a paper, a good paragraph will have an introduction, supporting facts, and a .....
What is conclusion
400
A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes. In this sentence what is a sleuth?
What is detective
400
Going to the movies has become a weekend activity that many people pay large amounts of money to do. Movies are pricey these days, but the medium never fails to draw crowds. And while some movies have excellent plots, characterization and cinematography, others are simply horrible in just about every way. Yet once in a while, a film will appear on the big screen that will earn itself a rightful place in history as a magnificent film, one that touches the lives of people. And really, isn't that all people are really looking for as they trek out to the show, weekend after weekend? A brief glimpse into a life where people express what the moviegoer is also feeling? It must be, otherwise people would spare their wallets and stay home.
What is people are willing to pay high prices for movies on the weekends in order to experience camaraderie with others.
400
You should always to this to your letter to check for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
What is proofread?
400
The author compared Vietnam to this board game.
What is Checkers
400
A well written paragraph not only includes indentation, it also includes proper grammar, spelling, and this...
What is punctuation.
500
Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a canon shell, bullet, or rocket. The word projectile means
What is something that is shot forward
500
At one time or another, most adults have been in a romantic relationship. A guy walks up to a girl, gets her number, and the beginning of a relationship is formed. A guy and a girl meet in English class, get paired as study partners, and the rest is history. Two high school sweethearts rekindle an old flame on Facebook after years apart. These types of simple encounters may lead to relationships, and even though that first meeting is easy, the entire relationship is not. A lot of work goes into making a true bonded relationship, and when that work is bypassed, the relationship may not last.
What is getting into a relationship is easy, but staying in one is not.
500
This letter is a formal way of communicating between two or more parties. There are many different uses and business letters. They can be informational, persuasive, motivational, or promotional and should be typed and printed out on standard 8.5" x 11" white paper.
What is a business or formal letter?
500
True or false, Martha eventually tells Jimmy that she is in love with him and wants to marry him.
What is false
500
It is important to provide supporting facts in a paragraph in order for the reader to determine the purpose of the passage. What is another way of stating the purpose of a passage.
What is the main idea.