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CONTEXT CLUES
CAUSE AND EFFECT
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
MAIN IDEAS AND DETAILS
REVIEW
100
The giant ice cream sundae was so scrumptious that I ate the entire thing. What does the word scrumptious mean?
Delicious
100
It snowed all night, so we didn’t have school the next day. What was the cause?
It snowed all night
100
There are three lights on a traffic light. The top light means stop. The middle light means caution. The bottom light is green and means go. What was the author's purpose?
Inform
100
The country produces many items that other countries buy, including its most famous products: wine and cheese. Other exports include automobiles, electronics, and clothing. Tourism is also a huge economy. This makes France one of the world’s largest economies.
MI: France one of the world’s largest economies.
100
What are main ideas?
What the passage or paragraph is talking about
200
Val put his sunglasses on because the rays of the sun were so brilliant. What does the word brilliant mean?
Bright
200
The pizza burned because we forgot it was in the oven. What was the effect?
The pizza burned
200
Ferrets are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one! They like to play with you. What was the author's purpose?
Persuade
200
Macaws are intelligent, social birds that often gather in flocks of 10 to 30 individuals. Their loud calls, squawks, and screams echo through the forest canopy. Macaws vocalize to communicate within the flock, mark territory, and identify one another. Some species can even mimic human speech.
MI: Macaws are social animals.
200
What are details?
Information that supports the main idea.
300
Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food. What does the word seldom mean?
Rarely
300
The flowers grew quickly because Elisa watered them everyday. What was the effect?
The flowers grew quickly
300
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents, as well as diplomas and certificates, and other awards, are usually written in this form. Calligraphy is a pretty form of handwriting. What is the author's purpose?
Inform
300
Roller coaster popularity has risen and fallen. In 1920, there were over 2,000 roller coasters all over the world. But later, during the Great Depression, the number of roller coasters declined. Today roller coasters have regained popularity and people are building steeper, faster and more thrilling roller coasters.
MI: Roller coaster popularity has risen and fallen.
300
What is the cause and what is the effect?
The cause is why something happened. The effect is what happened.
400
Everyone at the party wanted vegetable pizza, but Tim didn’t because he detested vegetables. What does the word detest mean?
Hate
400
The boy grew an inch last year and now his pants are too short. What was the cause?
The boy grew an inch last year
400
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly, there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then, there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed. What was the author's purpose?
Entertain
400
Lions live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride's lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish their own prides by taking over a group headed by another male.
MI: Lions live in groups called prides.
400
What are context clues?
Phrases used to help figure out the meaning of a word
500
We had to vacate the building when the tornado siren sounded because no one could be left inside. What does the word vacate mean?
Leave empty
500
Jamie worked hard on his project and got a great grade! What was the effect?
Jamie got a great grade
500
If you want to become a better reader you need to read often. Research supports that children need to read frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least 20 - 30 minutes per day. Make it a point and read more often! What was the author's purpose?
Persuade
500
The Crown Jewels are ceremonial and symbolic objects. These objects, collectively referred to as regalia, include crowns of Sovereigns, as well as rings, swords, and more. The regalia are still used currently for coronations. The Crown Jewels are displayed in the Tower of London.
MI: The Crown Jewels are ceremonial and symbolic objects used for coronations.
500
Where are three places that the main idea can be?
1) The beginning or the first sentence 2) The ending or the last sentence 3) Not stated but implied