Prefixes
Nonfiction text features
Theme
Vocabulary
Story Elements
100

The meaning of "pre" 

What is before?

100

The big message of an article or nonfiction text.

What is central idea?

100

The definition of theme.

What is the message or lesson of a text?

100

Read the following: As I sat in class, I read the book. I was a bit confused while reading, but I was able to make some inferences that helped me understand the story better.

The definition of inference.

What is an assumption? (answers may vary: educated guess, conclusion, guess based on evidence, etc.)

100

Hinting at something that will occur later in a story.

What is foreshadowing?

200

The meaning of "re"

What is to begin again, redo

200

The information that helps you understand the central idea.

What are supporting or key details?

200

The way a theme is written.

What is a complete sentence?

200

Read the following: Even though the snake only grazed the leg of my pants, I was still extremely frightened and upset.

The meaning of grazed.

What is lightly/gently touched?

200

The events leading up to the climax of a story.

What is rising action?

300

The meaning of "bio"

What is life or living?

300

True or false: Authors do not have a bias if they are writing nonfiction. 

What is false?

300

True or false: Theme is usually directly stated in the text.

What is false?

300

Read the following: Although the other children were regaled by the musician, Terry found him dull.


The meaning of regaled. 

What is entertained? (Answers may vary)

300

The end result of a story.

What is resolution?

400

The meaning of "auto"

What is self?

400

The definition of summary.

What is a short description of all the important parts of a text or story. It covers not just the central idea but also the most important details that support that idea. This may be one or a few sentences long.

ANSWERS MAY VARY

400

The theme of "The Tortoise and the Hare"

What is slow and steady wins the race? (answers may vary)

400

Read the following: As Sade was about to bungee jump off the bridge, she had a fleeting thought of death. Luckily, the thought was gone as quickly as it came.

The meaning of fleeting. 

What is quick/passing?

400

The overall message or lesson of a story.

What is theme?

500

The meaning of "anti"

What is against?

500

Identify the central idea: In recent years, the use of reusable shopping bags has become more popular. This is because people have become more aware that single-use plastic bags can harm the planet. Reusable shopping bags are often made from materials like canvas or recycled plastic. By using reusable bags, individuals can reduce the amount of plastic waste in landfills and oceans. This helps to protect the environment and wildlife. 

What is "eco-friendly shopping bags are a good alternative to disposable garbage bags"? Answers may vary.

500

The theme of "The Highwayman".

(answers may vary) What is love is eternal?

500

Still, there was something that was bothering Sam. The tryouts for the tennis team were on the same day as his mom’s birthday, and he knew his family was planning a huge surprise party for her. He didn’t want to miss his shot just because the tryouts were on his mom’s birthday. He was in a quandary; he didn’t know what to do.

 The meaning of quandary.

What is a state of confusion or indecisiveness? (answers may vary)

500

Something that has a deeper meaning in a story, show, or movie.

What is symbolism?

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