Language
Hodge Podge
CONTEXT CLUES
THEME
INFERENCE
100

A word that joins together two simple sentences

What is a co-ordinating conjunction?

100

There are many different kinds of bears in the world. Black bears live in North America. Grizzly bears also live in North America. They are very dangerous. The white Polar bear lives in the Arctic. The biggest bear is the Kodiak bear that is found in Alaska.   What is the main idea of this text passage? A

There are many different kinds of bears

100

The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean loud, tiring, or easy?

What is tiring?

100
The Wizard of Oz A. Kansas is boring. B. There's no place like home. C. Somewhere over the rainbow... D. Wear red shoes to protect yourself.
There's no place like home.
100

The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?

What is the grocery store?

200
Name the 3 types of sentences we studied this year

What are simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences?

200

Julie and her mother went shopping. First, they went to the bank. Inside the bank there was a large box where money was kept. Julie's mother told Julie not to touch the box or an alarm would go off. Julie touched the box by mistake. Make a prediction about what will happen

An Alarm will go off

200

The conspicious man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. Does conspicious mean...easily noticed, beautiful, or sleeping?

What is easily noticed?

200
Star Wars saga A. Always carry a light saber. B. Learn how to defend yourself. C. Good wins out over evil. D. The future is cool.
What is good wins out over evil?
200

Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?

What is getting a place ready for a dog?

300

The 5 most common of these are netiher/nor, either/or, not only/but also, both/and, and whether/or.

What are correlative conjunctions?

300

Fact or Opinion:

It is easy to learn how to write your name.


What is opinion?

300

I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Does parched mean hungry, thirsty, or sleepy?

What is thirsty?

300

Beauty and the Beast A. Don't go in dark, mysterious castles. B. Some people are pretty, but some aren't. C. Don't look in the mirror too often. D. Don't judge people by how they look.

What is don't judge people by how they look?

300

Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. Why did Justin take Tooli out for a walk?

What is he was probably angry?

400

You can use this type of punctuation instead of a fanboy.

What is a semi-colon?

400

Airplanes were invented and have become an even quicker way to travel long distances. People traveled by foot or on horseback. The invention of cars allowed people to travel farther distances more quickly. The wheel was invented, and people used wagons and carriages to travel. Summarize these events in order using transition words.

What is "First, people traveled by foot or on horseback. Next, the wheel was invented, and people used wagons and carriages to travel. Then, the invention of cars allowed people to travel farther distances more quickly. Finally, airplanes were invented and have become an even quicker way to travel long distances."

400

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean smell, color, or wealth?

What is smell?

400
Spongebob Squarepants A. Sponges can wear pants. B. Be happy with the simple things in life. C. Life under the sea is interesting. D. Cartoons don't have to make sense.
What is be happy with the simple things in life?
400

Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Lisa? A. She is helpful. B. She is afraid of bugs. C. She is very curious. D. She likes to play soccer.

What is she is very curious?

500

Name the 9 parts of speech.

What are

nouns        pronouns          verbs       adjectives

adverbs      prepositions       conjunctions

articles         interjections?

500

Sparta and Athens were Greek cities. Long ago, the people of both cities sent their children to school. The children learned different things there. In Sparta, the children went to school outdoors. They learned how to jump and run. They learned how to dance. They learned how to play many different games. In Athens, only boys went to school. They learned how to read, write, and speak correctly. They learned how to count and use numbers. Make an inference about schooling for girls in Sparta and Athens.

What is "Girls went to school in Sparta but not in Athens"

500
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?
What is beginner?
500
Little Red Riding Hood A. Never talk to strangers. B. Don't walk in the woods alone. C. Visit your grandmother. D. Hoods have always been fashionable.
What is never talk to strangers?
500

Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. What word would best describes Lauren? A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic

What is disorganized?