Context Clues
She decided to REDO the paint job because she didn't like the color. What does REDO mean?
a)to do something again b)to not do something
c)to continue to do something
a)to do something again
A ________ ________ is a group of two or more vowels that make one sound when put together.
Vowel Team
A ___________ is a shortened version of a text. It contains the main points in the text and is written in your own words.
Summary
A ______________ is the opinion of the writer; what the writer is trying to convince the reader of.
claim
The students OPPOSE the idea of a longer school day. What does the work OPPOSE mean?
a) to like b) to be against c)to agree with
b) to be against
What is text evidence?
Text evidence is information from a fiction or nonfiction text that is used to support an answer.
The purpose of a _________& __________ text structure is to describe how two or more things are similar and different.
Compare & Contrast
True or False, it is important to support a claim with reasons.
True
The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean? a) many b) few c) large
b.) few
What is an example of a text feature?
Title, subtitle, etc.
The main idea of a text can also be called the ______ _______.
central idea
True or False, Homophones are words that sound the same, but are often spelled differently and have different meanings.
True, for example: hear, here/ sea, see
The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room. What does VIVID mean? a) dull b) tinted c) bright
What is an example of a graphic feature?
pie chart, map, photo, illustration, etc.
An ____________ is a conclusion that has been reached by way of evidence and reasoning. For example, if you notice someone making a disgusted face after they've taken a bite of their lunch, you can ______ that they do not like it.
inference, infer
What is a synonym? Give an example.
A word or phrase that has the same or exact meaning as another word or phrase.
Cold: chilly, freezing, frosty
Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. What does COMPENSATED mean? a)thanked b) complimented c) paid
c.) paid
What are some good test taking strategies?
find text and graphic features, highlight important words in the passage (bold/underlined), Re-read the text, preview the questions, highlight important information in the questions, read all answer choices, narrow down answer choices, prove your answer with text evidence etc.
solution
What is an antonym? Give an example
A word or phrase that has the opposite meaning as another word or phrase.
Cold:Hot