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Context Clues
Theme
Author's Purpose
Figurative Language
100

Jonas walked "gingerly" after stepping on a splinter.

What is carefully?

100
The spider, sly and talented, weaves silver webs of silken thread, then waits for unobservant flies ...to whom she'll not apologize!
What is the spider is a skilled hunter
100
Trash is a huge problem. We make mountains of it every day. But there are three ways we can help fix the problem. First, we can REDUCE what we use. Second, we can REUSE things, rather than just throw them away. Third, we can RECYCLE. Often one thing can recycled into something entirely different.
What is reducing our trash
100
Alone in woods, I hunt for pretty leaves dropped and "smooth stones like marbles"
What is a simile?
200
First, I put on my sunscreen. The next thing I did was I find the perfect spot on the beach to build my sand castle, not too close to the water, but not too far either. Then I unpacked my sand castle pails. Finally, it was time to build my sand castle
What is Sequencing/Chronological
200
I felt so "clumsy" when I tripped on the step and nearly fell.
What is without skill or grace?
200
Written with a pen, sealed with a kiss, If you are my friend, please answer me this: Are we friends, or are we not? You told me once, but I forgot. So tell me now, and tell me true, So I can say I'm here for you. Of all the friends I've ever met, You're the one I won't forget.
What is friendship?
200
Sharks live in oceans all over the world. Some kinds live close to the surface, some in deeper waters, and some near the ocean floor. No matter what part of the ocean they're found in, sharks have been swimming there for a long time-since way before dinosaurs existed.
What is sharks can live all over the world?
200
It Charlie's turn to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning. He had been having trouble hitting the pitcher's fast ball. It seem to be traveling about "500 miles an hour".
What is a Hyperbole?
300
Maniac Magee was orphan and didn't have a family. Stanley had a family who loved him. Maniac Magee was extremely athletic. Stanley wasn't athletic at all. Both characters had really bad luck.
What is Compare and Contrast
300
As the pirate drew his sword, his hand slipped across the blade and he "lacerated" his hand
What is cut?
300
To sit and dream, to sit and read, to sit and learn about the world Outside our world of here and now- Our problem world-To dream of vast horizons of the soul Through dreams made whole, Unfettered, free-help me All you who are dreamers too, Help me to make our world anew...I reach out my dreams to you.
What is hope
300
Enjoy the Earth gently Enjoy the earth gently For if the earth is spoiled It cannot be repaired Enjoy the earth gently
What is take care of the earth?
300
The Sea lashed out in anger at the ships, unwilling to tolerate another battle.
What is personification
400
Because he jumped over the puddle without enough speed...he landed directly in the middle of the mud and ruined his new shoes
What is Cause and Effect?
400
The story was so full of "gibberish" words that the students laughed each time one was read.
What is nonsense/silly/foolish?
400
I dance to the tune of the stars and the moon I dance to the song of the night. I dance to the strains of a cricket's refrain. I dance to the fireflies' light. I dance to the breeze and the whispering trees. I dance to the meteor's flight. I dance to the beat of the summertime heat. I dance to the pulse of the night.
What is a love/passion for dancing?
400
Baby pythons are popular pets in this county. But pythons grow quickly. In a year, a tiny baby can become an eight-foot snake. As time passes, it grows even bigger. Many owners have trouble caring for such large, dangerous animals.
What is pythons grow quickly and hard to take care of due to their size
400
SPLAT!!! The paintball splattered against the windshield.
What is Onomatopoeia?
500
Harry Potter was confused as he opened the golden egg...a horrible, ear-piercing shriek exploded from the egg. Harry tried to close the egg, but it wouldn't close. He submerged the egg underwater. The shrieking sound was replaced with a beautiful meri-people song.
What is Problem Solving?
500
Our class has worked so hard and is ready to show how much they have grown as readers. There is no way they won't be "triumphant" come Tuesday and Wednesday on their FSA Reading Assessment.
What is successful?
500
Children are the blooming branches of trees One day their seeds will become the roots of other trees bearing their own blooming branches
What is about children growing up and the future?
500
Brown with oval orange spots. Crimson mottled black with blots. Neon green with blue-black bands. Tangerine with lemon strands. Banana yellow. Ultramarine. Almost any color seen. And though their poison can tip a dart, These frogs are Masters of Fine Art.
What are the beautiful colors of dart frogs?
500
The offensive guard was a tank rolling over the defensive linemen.
What is metaphor