Vocabulary & Word Meaning
What is the meaning of the word "gigantic" in: The elephant was so gigantic it could not fit through the door.
Big / Large
Who is the narrator of a story?
The person telling the story
The base word in the word unhelpful.
An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing page numbers for topics.
Index
When an author writes to give you facts or teach you something.
Inform
Use context clues: The soil was so parched that the plants began to wilt from thirst. What does "parched" mean?
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when it happens
A group of letters added to the beginning of a word.
A short title above a section that tells what the next part is about.
Heading
When an author writes to try and change your mind about a topic.
Persuasive
What is the root word in "unhappy"? What does the prefix "un-" mean?
Happy; not
What is the theme?
The big message/lesson of the story
The meaning of the prefix pre- (as in preheat).
Before
Words underneath a photo that explain what is happening in the picture.
Captions
An author's "job" when they write a funny story just for fun
Entertain
Identify the figurative language: The stars danced in the sky. (Simile, Metaphor, or Personification?)
Personification
Use character traits: Leo shared his lunch with a friend who forgot theirs. What word describes Leo?
Kind / Generous / Caring
A group of letters added to the end of a word.
Suffix
A list in the front of a book that shows the names of chapters and page numbers.
Table of Contents
The big thing the author wants the reader to understand.
Main Idea
Which word is a synonym for "shout"? (Whisper, Scream, or Speak?)
Scream
What type of story is told from the character's perspective? (first person, second person or third person)
First Person
The meaning of the suffix -less (as in fearless).
Without
A mini-dictionary at the back of a book for "bold" or important words.
Glossary
The author’s attitude or feeling toward the topic they are writing about.
Tone