Context clues

The bird dove under the water, and came up a minute later with a fish in its mouth.

Definition of dove:

• gently enter water

• to plunge head first into water

• flew fast over the water

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

In following with our family tradition, my mother and I go shopping on Christmas Eve every single year.

Definition of tradition:

• handing down a culture's beliefs from parent to child

• something we have to do every year

• required to do because of your culture

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

The United States enjoyed a period of economic growth and prosperity in the 1950s when the average American family had 30% more wealth than after World War II.

Definition of economic:

• gowing own fruits and vegetables

• the number of family members

• having to do with the money system

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Careful navigation through the mountainous terrain allowed the hikers to get to the summit in a record time.

Definition of navigation:

• thinking about something

• the act of setting a course for a trip

• taking photos

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Expansion of the outer fence meant that more of the protected swamp would be protected from trespassers.

Definition of Expansion:

• something made larger

• something made smaller

• something purchased by someone else

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

A van at the hotel transports guests to and from the airport.

Definition of transports:

• changes

• drops off

• to carry from one place to another

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

In order to establish an environment of trust in our classroom, we need to show respect to each other.

Definition of environment:

• the things and conditions that are all around me

• a place for storing things

• where you can hide things

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Due to the huge demand, tickets will be allocated using a lottery system.

Definition of allocated:

• destroyed

• assigned or set aside

• given away for free

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

We saw his expression change from angry to sad.

Definition of expression:

• the act of telling or showing thoughts or feelings

• the closing of your eyes

• stop doing something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

We have an unexpected visitor. Your uncle just arrived from New York.

Definition of unexpected:

• not wanting one's company

• not expected or foreseen; surprising

• looking forward to arriving

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4