Informational Context Clues

The author writes to show or explain facts.

• inform

• entertain

• describe

Using context clues and your own background knowledge, what most closely aligns to the meaning of the word lull as it is used in the example above?

• Extreme Danger

• A moment of quiet

• Extreme Caution

• To speed up

“Come on, Fancifoot. Up two steps and we’ll be safe. Come on, boy,” Betty coaxed as she pulled him into the house.”

Using context clues and your own background knowledge, what most closely aligns to the meaning of the word coaxed as it is used in the example above?

• To help someone or something

• To show fear

• To persuade someone or something

• To listen closely

What type of text teaches you something usually by giving you facts?

• Narrative

• Informational

• Argumentative

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "vigilant" in the following sentence: "The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night, watching for any signs of trouble."

• Careless

• Alert

• Sleepy

• Distracted

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "inquisitive" in the following sentence: "The inquisitive student asked many questions during the lecture, eager to learn more about the topic."

• Disinterested

• Curious

• Silent

• Bored

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word

• domain specific vocabulary

• synonym

• context clues

• antonym

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Reserved

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary purpose of informational text?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To narrate

Using context clues, what does the word 'arduous' mean in the sentence: 'The journey was long and arduous, testing their endurance at every step'?

• Easy

• Difficult

• Short

• Pleasant