RL 5.4

How would you describe context clues to others?

• the unfamiliar word

• the words that surround an unfamiliar word

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Sara had been taking dancing lessons for almost two years. She loved every minute of it. She would practice for hours on the weekend, and at least an hour every night during the week. Last week was her first dancing recital. She worked on every step, so she could make it as smooth and beautiful as she could. When she danced, everyone said she seemed to float across the floor.

What do the underlined words mean?

• she was a graceful dancer

• she spent most of the dance jumping

• she danced silently

• she danced quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Mike has an interview with a new car company this afternoon. He is very nervous because the company was started by Jack Jones, a titan of the the car industry. Mr. Jones is known and respected by everyone. His interview is with Jack Jones! He hopes he won’t flub up the interview because he is so nervous!

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• very important

• new leader

• bad tempered leader

• of small importance

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Jacob was in a big hurry to get home, but the highway was a parking lot. He had a repair man at his house waiting for him! He would never get home in time!

What is the meaning of the underlined words?

• the road was changed into a lot for parking

• traffic was not moving

• cars were being sold

• his car was broken

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What words would you use for the context clues in the following sentence: (choose two answers)

"Whenever we find ourselves in a situation that takes abnormal strength and more muscle than we can muster, we'll turn to you."

• Whenever

• abnormal strength

• more muscle

• situation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4