Fort Friends Vocabulary Supplement
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Module 2, Wk 1 Supplement Standard 3.RL.4
Reading: Vocabulary & Context Clues
Grade 3 • 3.RL.4
Read the selection “Fort Friends” from your assessment. Use context clues from the letters to answer questions 1–3.
1
Read the sentence from letter 5.
“When I walked in the door, I saw my mother hammering a bookcase she’s building. My stomach dropped. I could not face another noisy afternoon!”
What does the phrase “my stomach dropped” show about how Kayla feels?
A She feels hungry for dinner.
B She feels sudden disappointment.
C She feels dizzy from walking home.
D She feels excited about the project.
2
Read the sentences from letter 5.
“I took a big breath and yelled, ‘MOM!’ She stopped and looked at me. I was worried about how she would react. I asked if she could stop so I could do my homework, and she did.”
Which phrase gives the best context clue for the meaning of the word react?
A “took a big breath”
B “stopped and looked at me”
C “do my homework”
D “yelled, ‘MOM!’”
3
Read the sentence from letter 5.
“I was able to finish my work, in silence, at my desk. What a relief.”
What does the word relief mean as it is used in the sentence?
A a loud noise that surprises you
B a gift given to a good friend
C a calm feeling when worry stops
D a difficult homework assignment
Grade 3 • Module 2, Week 1 Assessment Target Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4 Supplement Page 1
