Zip Zap
MAIN IDEA
I love everything about the Fall season. I love stepping on the leaves. I love sipping apple cider under a cozy blanket. I especially love getting to wear my favorite scarf!
They love Fall
SUPPORTING DETAIL - Name One
I love everything about the Fall season. I love stepping on the leaves. I love sipping apple cider under a cozy blanket. I especially love getting to wear my favorite scarf!
- loves stepping on leaves
- loves sipping cider
- wearing favorite scarf
IDIOM
Hold your horses! I'll speak with you when I'm done speaking with John.
Hang on
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
Everyone stayed up way past their bedtime hanging out and playing games. When the clock struck midnight, everyone cheered, my sister popped confetti, and my parents kissed.
New Year's Eve
CONTEXT CLUES
I kept sweating through my sleeping bag due to the sweltering temperature in the tent last night.
Uncomfortably hot
MAIN IDEA
It's important to know what to do in case of an emergency. My dad told me to always know my exits and to stop-drop-roll in case of a fire. Also get to a phone and call 911 as quickly as possible.
Being prepared for an emergency is important.
SUPPORTING DETAIL - Name One
It's important to know what to do in case of an emergency. My dad told me to always know my exits and to stop-drop-roll in case of a fire. Also get to a phone and call 911 as quickly as possible.
- Know your exits
- Stop Drop and Roll during a fire
- Call 911 as soon as possible in an emergency
IDIOM
I don't know if I can go out on stage and preform... I've got butterflies in my stomach.
He's nervous.
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
Billy grabbed the noodles, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese from the cupboard.
He's making spaghetti.
CONTEXT CLUES
Each student was allotted one cookie and one drink for the St. Pat's party!
allowed
MAIN IDEA
Yesterday I got to go to a farm! I saw everything from chickens and pigs to horses and cows! The farmer even let me help milk a cow. Afterwards, we played in the haystacks until it was time to go home.
They loved their visit to a farm.
SUPPORTING DETAIL - Name Two
Yesterday I got to go to a farm! I saw everything from chickens and pigs to horses and cows! The farmer even let me help milk a cow. Afterwards, we played in the haystacks until it was time to go home.
- seeing all of the farm animals
- got to milk a cow
- got to play in the haystacks
IDIOM
My mom flew off the handle when she saw I had destroyed the kitchen with my science project. I've never heard her voice sound like that before.
Got very frantic and angry
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
Sarah's books were laid out in front of her. She had a highlighter in one hand and her notebook in the other. She kept reading the page over and over until the information was memorized.
Studying
CONTEXT CLUES
I was elated when I found out my project had won first prize!
So happy!
MAIN IDEA
I am a candy eating fanatic. My favorite is Jolly Ranchers but I also love Kit-Kats. One time my sister got me a giant Kit-Kat for my birthday and I ate it all in one day! My stomach hurt afterward, but it was worth it.
She loves eating candy!
SUPPORTING DETAIL - Name Two
I am a candy eating fanatic. My favorite is Hershey's kisses but I also love Kit-Kats. One time my sister got me a giant Kit-Kat for my birthday and I ate it all in one day! My stomach hurt afterward, but it was worth it.
- Her favorite candy is Hershey's kisses
- She loves Kit-Kat's too
- Sister got her a giant Kit-Kat for a birthday
- She got sick from eating the Kit-Kat in a day
IDIOM
I joined 5 clubs even though I only have time for 2. Now I'm worried I've bit off more than I can chew.
Taken on too much
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
Martin looked at his watch. Then he took a bus schedule out of his bag and studied it for a moment. A few minutes later he looked at his watch again and sighed.
The bus is late.
CONTEXT CLUES
I was getting very perplexed by the math lesson. I had no idea what was going on.
Confused
MAIN IDEA
My clam chowder recipe is best because it has onion powder and a bay leaf. The onions add a sharpness and zest to the blandness of the clams, and also help remove their slimy texture. The bay leaf compliments the onions strong flavor.
They believe their clam chowder is the best.
SUPPORTING DETAIL - Name All
My clam chowder recipe is best because it has onion powder and a bay leaf. The onions add a sharpness and zest to the blandness of the clams, and also help remove their slimy texture. The bay leaf compliments the onions strong flavor.
- Onions add a sharpness and zest to the bland clams
- Onions remove slimy texture of clams
- Bay leaf compliments the onion flavor
IDIOM
After dinner, grandpa and I like to relax on the back porch, eat dessert, and shoot the breeze about the day we had.
Talk
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
I am puffy and squishy and usually white. You can put me over a fire and I turn brown! Stick me with a piece of candy and a sweet cracker and I make the perfect addition to a campfire treat.
Marshmallow
CONTEXT CLUES
Some people enjoy tangible gifts for birthdays, while others would rather just spend time with friends.
Physical (you can touch it)