Context Clues Week 3 Wonder Energy Island

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Multiple Choice

4. She peeked her head in to check on me and said, “I’m going to lie down for a couple of minutes, Melody. Are you okay for a few?”. . . I laughed so hard, I jerked forward in my chair and found myself face down on the floor. Butterscotch went to the closed door and scratched. Mom came to the door, looking groggy. Her hair was all messed up. What does groggy mean?

• sleepy

• grouchy

• hungry

• happy

Multiple Choice

5. “Well, Melody is, well, you know, really special, ”Dad said hesitantly. “All kids are special,” Mrs. V had replied with authority. “But this one has hidden superpowers. I’d love to help her find them.” “We can’t possibly pay you what this is worth to us,” Dad began. Mrs. V had shrugged and said with a smile, “I’ll appreciate whatever you can give me.” My dad looked sheepish. “Well, thanks. What does sheepish mean?

• tied

• pushed

• bold

• embarrassed

Multiple Choice

3. She rocks for hours in the corner under one of the dumb smiling flowers. The teachers are always trying to coax her out, but she wraps her arms around herself like she’s cold and keeps on rocking.

What does coax mean?

• gently persuade

• power

• lever

• force

Poll

SWBAT (Student will be able to)

• identify word parts

• count word parts

• define word parts

• create an argument for word parts

Multiple Select

SWBAT identify and define word parts IOT (in order to) determine the meaning of

• unfamiliar literal words

• unfamiliar nonliteral words

• phrases

• sight words

Context Clues

How can you find the meaning of a new word without using a dictionary? Find out now!

Synonyms & Antonyms

• Synonyms are words that have the same meaning

• Example: Happy and joyful

• Antonyms are words that mean the opposite

• Example: Freezing and scorching

• Sometimes you can use synonyms and antonyms in the sentences around the unknown word to figure out what it means!

Open Ended

Write a synonym for the word large:

Open Ended

Write an antonym for the word cold:

Multiple Choice

Synonym for brave

• cool
• smart
• fearful
• fearless

Multiple Choice

Antonym for amazing

• wonderful
• fabulous
• ordinary
• outstanding

Open Ended

Make a prediction about what Energy Island.

Open Ended

What does harnessed mean?

Open Ended

Break the word nonrenewable down into parts. What is the prefix, base word, and suffix in the word nonrenewable? How does knowing what the prefix, suffix, and base word is help you determine it's meaning?

Open Ended

How many words can you find with the prefix re? What does the prefix mean? What are the words you found and what is their meaning?

Open Ended

What are some exmples of renewable energy?

Open Ended

What does the word converted mean? How can sunlight be converted into solar power?

Draw

Draw a picture of renewable energy sources

Open Ended

Read page 462. Imagine you are a student in the class. What would your idea be to make your own energy? Explain.

Open Ended

Read page 463. What are some examples of nonrenewable energy sources

Open Ended

What is the greenhouse effect?

Multiple Choice

What is methane?

• water

• gas

• solid

• love

Draw

Draw a picture of some non renewable resources you use at your house.

Multiple Choice

Context clues are used to find the meaning of ________________

• easy words

• all words

• new words

Draw

Circle the word conceived and undeline the clues.

Draw

Complete the graphic organizer .

It's a long walk to the farm, through secret up-and-down paths and gently flowing streams.

It's a long walk to the farm, through secret up-and-down paths and gently flowing streams.

Open Ended

What do you think 'stream' means? (Context clue: 'flowing').

It's a long walk to the farm, through secret up-and-down paths and gently flowing streams.

Open Ended

What does 'path' mean? (Context clue: long walk)