Theme, Multiple Meaning Words, and Context Clues

The sweltering weather made the baseball game very uncomfortable. We tried using paper fans, but it didn't help much.

Define sweltering

• rainy

• stormy

• windy

• very hot

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

Define disdain

• to have a strong dislike for something

• to have a fear of something

• to watch carefully

• to have a brother who loves me

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is an example of Theme?

• Carry your laptop with both hands

• Go shopping on Saturday morning.

• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat

• Life is short, make the most of it.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the last box at the top. Bill saw Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was taller than Jim.

• Teamwork can accomplish a goal

• Work hard to reach a goal

• tall people are the best

• people like to stack boxes

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which is an example of theme?

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change

• One person can make a difference

• Missy knew she would always be grateful

• John became famous for his songs

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.

Define commence

• to end

• to cause a delay

• to command

• to start or begin

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

We are going to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert.

Define bowl as used in this sentence

• a round deep dish

• a stadium

• a postseason football game

• a round container

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

At present, I don't think it's a good idea to go out right now.

Define present, as used in this sentence.

• a gift

• to offer

• happening now

• display

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Yesterday, we went to Busch Gardens. The first ride we went on was an extreme roller coaster. The recording at the beginning reminded us to remain seated during the duration of the ride.

What does duration mean in this passage?

• only in the morning

• the time something continues

• a whole day

• in the afternoon

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Where can a reader find the theme?

• A character tells you.

• books or movies do not have themes

• It's stated directly in the text.

• The reader will figure out what the lesson learned is.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D