Context Clue #3

When Lake Wendouree in Australia dried up, people were able to saunter onto the lake bed. Some were treasure hunters looking for items people may have dropped or thrown into the water. One such item is a medal from the 1956 Olympics, which has not yet been found.

What does the underlined word mean?

• walk

• sail

• drive

• dance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In 2002, three friends using metal detectors in Wales made a staggering discovery. Buried in a field were gold and bronze jewelry and ceramic tools. They were approximately 3,000 years old. A museum paid a substantial sum for the pieces- half to the land owner, half to the discoverers.

What does the underlined word mean?

• ancient

• painful

• astonishing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Harry wondered what the disposition of his new teacher would be. His last one was quite strict. As soon as Mrs. Myers walked in, Harry sensed she might be strict, but also fun. She said one day a week the kids could give her a homework assignment! What does the underlined word mean?

• mood

• belief

• title

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

The Verillo family was driving to a theme park when a storm surprised them. Even with the windshield wipers on top speed, the rain obscured Mr. Verillo's view of the road. He slowed down until the rain let up.

What does the underlined word mean?

• blocked

• cleaned

• improved

• confused

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

The judge on the reality TV show told the aspiring singer that she sounded like a confused donkey. Backstage, she said she felt like the judge wanted to demean her. Another contestant reminded her that the judge made harsh comments to all of them at one time or another.

What does the underlined word mean?

• flatter

• humiliate

• anger

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Grace and her friends watched a romantic movie about

a boy who loved a girl but had to move 1,000 miles away.

At the end of the movie, they were all crying and hungry. They had been so engrossed with the movie that they hadn't touch their popcorn.

What does the underlined word mean?

• disturbed

• despressed

• captivated

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

On the prairie, Jack needed to buy a new horse. He headed to a nearby ranch and picked out one he liked. The rancher named a price and said he hoped Jack found that amendable. Jack said it was a fair price and he bought the horse.

What does the underlined word mean?

• agreeable

• superior

• predictable

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In 2005, adventurers uncovered what has been called "the biggest treasure in history" off the coast of Chile. buried 50 feet, the bounty included 600 barrels of jewels and gold coins. The adventurers found the riches on Robinson Crusoe Island, named for the fictional castaway.

What does the underlined word mean?

• large amount

• container

• paper towel

• riches

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In 2005, adventurers found a $10 billion treasure on Robinson Crusoe Island in the Pacific Ocean. Actually, it was a robot who detected the massive fortune. This robot was able to probe the soil for metal. It had previously been used to find buried weapons.

What does the underlined word mean?

• lift

• search

• clean

• push

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In 2007, scientists in Norway found what they believed was a Viking burial site. The site yielded pearls and jewelry, including a bronze brooch featuring two bear heads. These items date back to the eight and ninth centuries, yet they were well-preserved.

What does the underlined word mean?

• ruined

• created

• produced

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C