PREFIXES
The prefix in the word unhappy means this.
"not" or "opposite of"
The main character, Ally Nickerson, struggles with this learning difference that makes reading difficult.
Dyslexia
This type of sentence makes a statement and ends with a period.
Declarative
In the sentence "After running the mile in gym class, Maya was feeling under the weather," the bolded phrase means she was feeling this way.
Sick or unwell
How many chapters did FIAT have?
51
If a polygon is a triangle or a tricycle, the prefix tri- means this.
Three
This supportive teacher recognizes Ally's strengths and helps her learn to read.
The acronym FANBOYS helps us remember coordinating conjunctions. Name at least 3 of the letters.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What does the idiom mean in this context: "Leo was nervous about the science presentation, but his partner told him to break a leg."
Good luck
Name any vocabulary word along with its definition.
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The prefixes mono-, uni-, and bi- represent these numbers in order.
One, one, and two
Ally's two close friends who help her realize it is okay to be unique are named this and this.
Keisha and Albert
Identify the sentence type: "Please open your book to page 42."
Imperative
When Mr. Daniels asked Sam for the answer, it seemed like the cat got his tongue. What does this idiom mean?
Remaining silent or refusing/unable to speak
Say 3 Spanish words that begin with any 3 prefixes we learned.
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The prefix in transatlantic or transport means across, while the prefix in interstate means this.
Between
This is the name of the restaurant where Ally's mom works.
A.C. Peterson
Identify whether this is a fragment, run-on, or complete sentence: "Because she studied hard for the vocabulary test."
Fragment
Explain the meaning of the idiom in this sentence: "When asked about the surprise party, Jessica spilled the beans to the entire class."
Told/revealed a secret
Name a student who sits at table 8.
NO ONE DOES!
Both multi- and poly- mean this.
Many
The title Fish in a Tree comes from a quote explaining that "if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing..." this.
"That it is stupid"
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In the sentence "I know studying for the vocabulary quiz is tough, but you just need to bite the bullet and get it done," the phrase means this.
Face a difficult situation with courage or get a tough job over with
Name 3 famous people from your classmates' FIAT Dyslexia Project. (NOT YOUR OWN!)
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