Vocab
What is the definition of the word "inference"?
To predict something about a story or try to guess what is going to happen based on context clues
What does the prefix "pre-" mean?
Examples: preheat and pretest
The prefix "pre-" means before
Identify the two grammar mistakes in this sentence:
Summer is my favorite season but I also really like fall
-comma after season
-period at the end of the sentence
What is the voice level you should NEVER use inside of a classroom?
Voice level 4 - outside
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What does the word compassion mean? *Remember the day we talked about Nubs and Brian
Compassion is having an awareness of what someone is going through and caring deeply about it
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
Examples: fearless and hopeless
The suffix "-less" means without
Identify the one grammar mistake in this sentence:
My coach told me yesterday, "Wow, you're really good at volleyball.
Where should your backpack go while you are in Ms. Harvey's class?
On the back of your chair
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
What is the definition of a protagonist?
The main character of a story
What does the prefix "sub-" mean?
Examples: subzero and submarine
The prefix "sub-" means under or below
Identify the 3 grammar mistakes in this sentence:
my best friend has a dog named champ and he is really fluffy
-My needs to be capitalized
-Champ needs to be capitalized
-Period at the end of the sentence
Which bathroom are you supposed to use when you are in Ms. Harvey's class?
7th grade bathroom
How many legs does a spider have?
8 legs
What is the definition of the word chronological?
arranged in the order that events happened in time
What does the suffix "-ous" mean?
-Examples are victorious and dangerous
The suffix "-ous" means having qualities of, or being full of
Identify the FOUR grammar mistakes in this sentence:
Atending ASTEC charter school has helped me become a better student and I am greatful for it.
-Atending is spelled Attending
-Charter AND School should be capitalized
-Greatful should be spelled grateful
What is the LAST thing that you should do before you get in line to leave Ms. Harvey's class?
Push in your chair!!!
What is the smallest U.S. state?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
In our story about Nubs, we talked about his condition after Brian found him again. The author described him as "gaunt." What does the word gaunt mean?
extremely thin, usually from an illness or extreme hunger
What does the prefix "anti-" mean?
-Examples are antibiotic and antifreeze
The prefix "anti-" means against or opposite
Identify the FIVE grammar mistakes in this sentence:
thanksgiving is coming soon and I cant wait to eat mashed potatoes gravy turkey and ham
-Thanksgiving should be capitalized
-Can't has an apostrophe
-Commas after potatoes AND after gravy
-Period at the end of the sentence
What is the work called that you will do at the beginning of every class? (most of the time)
AND why is it called that?
Bellwork and because it is usually done right after the bell
True or False: Sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs...
TRUE, scientists believe sharks have been on Earth for more than 400 million years!