Etymology
The root bio means “life.” What does biology study?
Life / living things
Break sunset into syllables.
sun / set
The puppy was exhausted after running around the yard all afternoon, so he immediately fell asleep.
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
Andre walked into the house, shook the water from his jacket, and left his wet shoes by the door.
What can you infer?
It is/was raining outside.
How long has Ms. Rowse been a teacher?
A. 3 years
B. 6 years
C. 11 years
D. 20 years
11 years
The prefix re- means “again.” What does rewrite mean?
To write again
Break fantastic into syllables.
fan / tas / tic
Unlike his generous brother, who shared everything, Marco rarely gave anything to anyone.
What does generous mean?
Willing to give/share
When the teacher announced that partners could choose each other, Maya immediately looked across the room at Tiana. Tiana smiled and moved her backpack off of empty desk beside her.
What can you infer?
Maya and Tiana want to work together / are probably friends.
Where did Ms. Rowse go to college?
A. Boston University
B. University of Texas at Austin
C. UMass Lowell
D. Salem State
Bonus: Where is Ms. Rowse currently taking online grad school classes (not listed)
UT Austin
The root tele means “far/distant.” What do telephone and television have in common?
They involve communicating/sending something over a distance.
Break important into syllables.
im / por / tant
The abandoned building was dilapidated; its windows were broken, the roof was collapsing, and paint was peeling from the walls.
What does dilapidated mean?
In poor condition / run-down
Luis looked at the clock for the fourth time in ten minutes. He packed his pencil into his backpack even though class wasn't over yet.
What can you infer?
He is eager/ready to leave.
Before teaching high school, which grades did Ms. Rowse teach?
A. Preschool
B. Elementary
C. Middle School
D. All of the above
All of the above
The root spect means “look/see.” What does spectator most likely mean?
A person who watches something.
Break education into syllables.
ed / u / ca / tion
Although everyone else was panicking, Nia remained composed, calmly explaining what they should do next.
What does composed mean?
Calm / in control
When James received his essay, he stared at the grade for several seconds. Then he folded the paper in half and slipped it into the bottom of his backpack before his friends could see it.
What can you reasonably infer?
He may be disappointed or embarrassed by his grade.
If Ms. Rowse suddenly had a completely free Saturday with NOTHING she had to do, what would she most likely choose?
A. Go hiking at 6 a.m.
B. Stay home and relax
C. Go to a huge crowded event
D. Deep-clean the entire house
Hiking!!
Bene means “good/well” and -ficial relates to doing/making. Based on its word parts, what does beneficial mean?
Helpful / producing a good result
Break misunderstanding into syllables.
mis / un / der / stand / ing
The teacher's directions were ambiguous, causing several students to interpret the assignment in completely different ways.
What does ambiguous mean?
Unclear / open to more than one interpretation
Ava had complained about rehearsals every day for the past month. But as she stood backstage listening to the audience applaud, she straightened her costume, smiled, and whispered, "I can't believe it's almost over."
What can you infer about Ava's feelings?
She has mixed feelings—although she complained about rehearsals, she may be proud, excited, or a little sad that the experience is ending.
Which would Ms. Rowse have the hardest time giving up for an entire month?
A. Coffee
B. Her phone
C. Amazon
D. Diet Coke
Coffeeeeeee