Small Group Hub SlideDaily Small Group Stations Station Time: 11:25 – 11:50 AM • Gather your tools and shine! Teacher Table: Blue Rockets (11:25 – 11:50) Today's Stations: Blue Rockets: Teacher Table Purple Sparks: Word Lab Terra Trekkers: Independent Reading Blue Rockets Teacher Table Today Activity Directions Meet at kidney table by 11:25. Read passage with teacher & annotate text clues. Materials Needed Reading Folder Highlighter & Pencil Teacher Table: 11:25 – 11:50 AM Purple Sparks Word Lab Station 2 Activity Directions Solve Context Clues cards #1–8. Compare and check answers with your partner. Materials Needed Task Card Bin #2 Purple Response Grid Word Lab: 11:25 – 11:50 AM Terra Trekkers Independent Reading Station 3 Activity Directions Read your choice book silently. Fill in 1 reading log entry & write a sticky note summary. Materials Needed Independent Book Reading Log & Sticky Notes Silent Reading: 11:25 – 11:50 AM Station Volume: Level 1 (Whisper Voice) Wrap-Up Cue: 11:48 AM chime means clean up materials
Word Lab Clue ActivityWord Lab Station • Purple Sparks Context Clues Detective Lab Name: Date: Detective Rule: Read the whole sentence. Look for clue words that explain, describe, or show an example! Part 1 of 2 Card #1 Mystery Word: famished After swimming in the lake all afternoon, Leo was famished and ate two turkey sandwiches, an apple, and a big bowl of grapes. Meaning: A) very cold B) very hungry C) very sleepy Clues I found: Card #2 Mystery Word: scampered The tiny gray mouse scampered across the kitchen floor quickly to hide behind the pantry door. Meaning: A) ran swiftly B) fell asleep C) sang loudly Clues I found: Card #3 Mystery Word: cautious Maya was very cautious as she crossed the icy sidewalk, taking tiny, careful steps so she would not slip. Meaning: A) careless B) very angry C) watchful & safe Clues I found: Card #4 Mystery Word: drowsy After playing soccer at recess under the warm sun, Ben felt drowsy and rested his heavy head on his desk. Meaning: A) sleepy B) excited C) thirsty Clues I found: Turn page over to complete Cards #5–8 & Partner Check Page 1 of 2 2 Context Clues Detective Lab • Part 2 Detective Name: Card #5 Mystery Word: gigantic The fair champion pumpkin was so gigantic that four strong farmers had to work together to lift it. Meaning: A) huge & heavy B) brightly colored C) tiny & round Clues I found: Card #6 Mystery Word: delighted Sofia was delighted when her grandma walked into the classroom with balloons, and she smiled all morning. Meaning: A) worried B) very happy C) annoyed Clues I found: Card #7 Mystery Word: peculiar The puppy heard a peculiar whistling sound in the attic that was strange and completely new to him. Meaning: A) loud B) musical C) unusual & odd Clues I found: Card #8 Mystery Word: huddle When the autumn wind blew across the playground, the children decided to huddle close together to block the cold air. Meaning: A) crowd together B) run races C) whisper secrets Clues I found: Partner Check Routine: Compare your answers and clue words with your station partner! Partner Name: How do you feel about finding context clues today? ⭐ Confident 👍 Getting It 🤝 Need Help Place completed sheet in the Purple Turn-In Bin Page 2 of 2
Wild Clues Lab ActivityWord Lab Station • Week 2 Wild Nature Clues Lab Name: Date: Detective Rule: Read the whole sentence. Look for action words or setting clues that tell what happens! Part 1 of 2 Card #1 Mystery Word: habitat The pine forest is a natural habitat for deer, owls, and black bears where they find food, fresh water, and shelter. Meaning: A) home for living things B) snowy winter storm C) tall wooden treehouse Clues I found: Card #2 Mystery Word: camouflaged The bright green tree frog was camouflaged against the mossy leaf, making it nearly impossible for birds to spot him. Meaning: A) jumping quickly B) hidden by blending in C) singing loudly Clues I found: Card #3 Mystery Word: nocturnal Barn owls are nocturnal hunters that rest quietly in hollow trees all day and fly under the stars to catch mice at night. Meaning: A) active at night B) scared of darkness C) swimming in water Clues I found: Card #4 Mystery Word: perched A colorful blue jay perched high on the sturdy fence post, gripping the wood with its claws before swooping down. Meaning: A) fell off backwards B) sat or rested up high C) ate wildflower seeds Clues I found: Turn page over to complete Cards #5–8 & Partner Check Page 1 of 2 2 Wild Nature Clues Lab • Part 2 Detective Name: Card #5 Mystery Word: slithered The shiny garden snake slithered smoothly across the wet grass, twisting its body without making any noise. Meaning: A) glided along smoothly B) galloped like horses C) leaped over puddles Clues I found: Card #6 Mystery Word: forage In early autumn, squirrels must forage all through the park to search for acorns, seeds, and berries to save for winter. Meaning: A) take long naps B) hunt & search for food C) dig mud holes Clues I found: Card #7 Mystery Word: blustery The blustery October wind whipped dead leaves across the lawn and blew Mia's knit hat right off her head.
Feeling Clues Lab ActivityWord Lab Station • Week 3 Feeling & Trait Clues Lab Name: Date: Detective Rule: Look for clues about what characters say, how their faces look, and what they do! Part 1 of 2 Card #1 Mystery Word: furious Mr. Ramos was furious when he saw his new flower bed trampled, stomping his boots and shouting in anger. Meaning: A) very angry B) tired & yawning C) cheerful & proud Clues I found: Card #2 Mystery Word: relieved Emma felt relieved when she finally spotted her lost kitten purring under the porch, and took a deep, happy breath. Meaning: A) no longer worried B) frightened of dark C) annoyed & grumpy Clues I found: Card #3 Mystery Word: anxious Before stepping onto the stage for the school spelling bee, Liam felt anxious and had fluttery butterflies in his stomach. Meaning: A) calm and sleepy B) excited for lunch C) nervous & worried Clues I found: Card #4 Mystery Word: generous Lucas was so generous that he split his brand new box of colored pencils so every student at his table could draw. Meaning: A) willing to give & share B) quiet and shy C) eager to win games Clues I found: Turn page over to complete Cards #5–8 & Partner Check Page 1 of 2 2 Feeling & Trait Clues Lab • Part 2 Detective Name: Card #5 Mystery Word: astonished The class was astonished when the magician pulled a fluttering white dove from his empty top hat, gasping with wide eyes. Meaning: A) bored & tired B) amazed & surprised C) scared of animals Clues I found: Card #6 Mystery Word: miserable With a high fever, a sore throat, and a cold rain falling outside the bedroom window, Caleb felt completely miserable. Meaning: A) very unhappy & sick B) full of energy C) excited for recess Clues I found: Card #7 Mystery Word: determined Even though riding a two-wheeler was difficult, Chloe was determined to learn and got right back on her bike after every tumble.
Action Clues Lab ActivityWord Lab Station • Week 4 Action Verb Clues Lab Name: Date: Detective Rule: Look for speed, direction, and body movement words in each sentence! Part 1 of 2 Card #1 Mystery Word: plummeted The ripe red apple snapped off the high tree branch and plummeted straight toward the grass with a loud thud. Meaning: A) dropped down fast B) floated into sky C) rolled slowly Clues I found: Card #2 Mystery Word: tiptoed Maya tiptoed past the nursery door on the very tips of her socks so she would not wake her sleeping baby brother. Meaning: A) stomped loudly B) walked very quietly C) jumped on one foot Clues I found: Card #3 Mystery Word: clutched As the roller coaster climbed higher and higher, Sam clutched the silver safety bar with two tight, white-knuckled hands. Meaning: A) gripped onto tightly B) let go suddenly C) painted neatly Clues I found: Card #4 Mystery Word: devoured The playful rescue puppy devoured his bowl of crunchy dinner in thirty seconds, licking every speck clean. Meaning: A) pushed food away B) ate quickly & hungrily C) buried in dirt Clues I found: Turn page over to complete Cards #5–8 & Partner Check Page 1 of 2 2 Action Verb Clues Lab • Part 2 Detective Name: Card #5 Mystery Word: stumbled While jogging on the wooded trail, Carlos stumbled over an exposed tree root and almost crashed onto the muddy ground. Meaning: A) tripped & lost balance B) jumped over gracefully C) stopped to rest Clues I found: Card #6 Mystery Word: whispered During library time, Ella whispered the funny book title into Jack's ear using a very quiet voice so no one heard. Meaning: A) shouted out loud B) spoke very softly C) hummed a song Clues I found: Card #7 Mystery Word: gazed The young astronomers lay on the blanket and gazed up at the glowing full moon, watching it steadily for over an hour.
Discovery Clues Lab ActivityWord Lab Station • Week 5 Science Discovery Clues Lab Name: Date: Detective Rule: Look for science property words that describe what objects look like or how they act! Part 1 of 2 Card #1 Mystery Word: ancient In the history museum, the scientist carefully showed an ancient clay pot that was crafted by people over three thousand years ago. Meaning: A) very old & historic B) brand-new today C) made of plastic Clues I found: Card #2 Mystery Word: fragile The delicate glass seashell was so fragile that Mom wrapped it in three layers of bubble wrap so it would not shatter. Meaning: A) strong like steel B) easily broken C) dark and heavy Clues I found: Card #3 Mystery Word: expand When liquid water freezes solid inside an ice cube tray, the molecules expand and take up more physical space than before. Meaning: A) grow larger in size B) shrink smaller C) turn into smoke Clues I found: Card #4 Mystery Word: transparent The freshly washed aquarium glass was totally transparent, allowing the students to see every tiny orange fish clearly. Meaning: A) cloudy & painted B) clear to see through C) hot like an oven Clues I found: Turn page over to complete Cards #5–8 & Partner Check Page 1 of 2 2 Science Discovery Clues Lab • Part 2 Detective Name: Card #5 Mystery Word: absorb The thick cotton sponge began to absorb the spilled grape juice right away, soaking every drop up into its tiny holes. Meaning: A) soak up liquid B) push water away C) freeze into ice Clues I found: Card #6 Mystery Word: microscopic The germs living on a penny are microscopic and cannot be viewed without looking through an extra powerful microscope. Meaning: A) huge like trees B) too small for eyes alone C) glowing red Clues I found: Card #7 Mystery Word: dissolve When Carlos stirred a spoonful of salt into warm soup, the white crystals began to dissolve until they completely disappeared.
