Context Clues 4th Grade

Supervise: from the Latin super + videre meaning "to see." information helps the reader know that the word supervises means:

• encourages

• judges

• determines

• watches

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CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Sammie sat at his desk, and everyone else lined up at the door. “Sammie, let’s go. You are keeping the entire class.”

Read the dictionary entry for the word keep. Which definition matches how it was used in the sentence above?

Keep verb

1 to take care of

2 to save

3 to hold back

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

“Yeah,but why do I have to go to New York?”asked Marsha.“Why couldn’t we travel to Florida or Georgia? At least then we could’ve seen Aunt Ro!”

What can the reader tell about Marsha?

• Marsha believes everyone wants to visit Ro.

• Marsha doesn't enjoy travelling.

• Marsha prefers to travel and see Ro.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

“Yeah, but why do I have to go to New York?”asked Marsha.“Why couldn’t we travel to Florida or Georgia? At least then we could’ve seen Aunt Ro!”

Which conclusion is supported by the paragraph?

• Marsha is willing to travel anywhere.

• Marsha's favorite place is Florida.

• Marsha is being difficult.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Marsha explained, "We look ridiculous, like clowns in a jungle of animals."

Marsha compared her group to--

• clowns

• a jungle

• animals

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Marsha explained, "We look ridiculous, like clowns in a jungle of animals."

Marsha's comparison suggests that she thinks--

• her group blended with others

• her group appeared to stand out

• the group is not happy about the trip

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The annual dog show is a Thanksgiving tradition. Over 10 million viewers tune in just to see the many different breeds. The dog show can be viewed on the same day as many college football games. But those dogs are just so adorable!

Which detail from the selection supports the idea that people enjoy watching the dog show?

• over 10 million viewers tune in

• the many different breeds

• the dog show can be viewed

• those dogs are just so adorable

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The annual dog show is a Thanksgiving tradition. Over 10 million viewers tune in just to see the many different breeds. The dog show can be viewed on the same day as many college football games. But those dogs are just so adorable!

Which statement is an accurate comparison?

• 10 million viewers tune in to watch the show

• there are many dog breeds, and there are many college football games

• those dogs are just so adorable

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The annual dog show is a Thanksgiving tradition. Over 10 million viewers tune in just to see the many different breeds. The dog show can be viewed on the same day as many college football games. But those dogs are just so adorable!

Which of the following statements expresses the opinion of the author?

• the annual dog show

• many different breeds

• college football games

• just so adorable

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

This time, Mother says,

She will not feed me.

This time she will drop the food, (3)

And I must fly to catch it.

She calls to me:

Fly! Fly young hawk! (6)

What can the reader conclude from the action in the first stanza?

• Mother is wanting to feed herself

• Mother is teaching her young to fly

• Mother wants to prove who is the better hunter

• Mother is not sure what to do

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5