Analogies
Dog is to Puppy as Cat is to ______?
Kitten
As she sat on the front porch, Lulu wiped the sweat from her face and took another drink of water.
What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?
It is hot out.
Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?
What is this question asking for?
Key details
I asked my mom for a new pair of sneakers that I've wanted forever! When I asked, she said "No way, those cost an arm and a leg".
What does this phrase mean?
It is expensive/ costs a lot of money
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
What does detest mean?
Strongly dislike
Rock is to hard as Blanket is to _______
Soft
As I walked in the door, I knew there was trouble right away. The trash can was turned over, and papers were everywhere. The sofa cushions were on the floor. One of the pillows had been ripped open. Stuffing was all over the floor. As I looked around I saw Ringo in the corner. He had a ball in his mouth, ready to play.
What is Ringo? How do you know?
A dog
1. cushions ripped open
2. had a ball in his mouth
3. ready to play
What theme is supported by paragraphs 2 through 7? Use two details from the story to support your response.
What is this question asking? How should you answer?
1. Asking for the theme/central message/main idea
2. Chunk paragraphs to find theme. Use RADD to answer.
I didn't know the answer when my teacher called on me because I was looking out the window and had my head in the clouds.
What does "head in the clouds" mean?
Daydreaming
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body because it keeps your heart healthy.
What does beneficial mean?
Good for you, positive
Smart is to Intelligent as Fearless is to _____
Brave
Sarah lit the candle as the room grew darker. The clock chimed eight times, so she knew it would soon be bedtime. She hurried to find her chalkboard slate. She had not finished her lessons yet. She knew the teacher would be disappointed in her if she did not finish.
What time is it? How do you know?
Night time
1. soon be bedtime
2. lit the candle as the room grew darker
How are Rose's and Charlie's reactions to the piano music different in the excerpt? Use two details to support your response.
What is the question asking you to do? How will you answer?
1. Contrast characters
2. Give two details using RADD: one for Rose and one for Charlie
After packing the car all morning for vacation, Dad said it was finally time to hit the road.
What does "hit the road" mean?
Leave, start driving
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
What does vermin mean?
Pests
Cow is to Farm as Shark is to __________?
Ocean
The line of voters at the voting place grew larger, but no one wanted to leave, although the wait would be very long.
What can you conclude from this statement?
A) The voters are interested in the election.
B) The election workers are gone.
C) The election is not important.
What do details in paragraphs 1 through 5 suggest about Amy and Todd?
What skill is this question asking you to do? How will you answer?
1. Make an inference (SUGGEST)
2. Look for information about characters in paragraphs 1-5
I made my friend promise not to tell anyone my secret but she spilled the beans. Now my whole class knows!
What does "spilled the beans" mean?
Told a secret
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. "Wow," she said, "that is just hideous."
What does hideous mean?
Awful, horrible, terrible
Flexible is to Rigid as Confident is to ________
Scared
Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
What does this paragraph suggest about Nicole?
A) She is going on vacation.
B) Her car broke down.
C) She lives in a city.
C) She lives in a city.
In paragraphs 1 & 2, how does the author support the idea that Ben Franklin had a curious mind? Use two details from the article to support your response.
What is this question asking for? How would you answer?
1. Evidence to support conclusion ("curious mind")
2. Look for two details (actions, thoughts, dialogue) that support curious
The runner was lightning on the track.
What is this saying about the runner?
Very fast
Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface.
What does "particle" mean?
A small amount