Figure It Out!
True or False: Mrs. Steevens has 2 sons
Double Points for Names
False.
Marley & Lucia (Lulu)
The audience was captivated by the magician’s performance and watched in complete silence. What does captivated mean?
Fascinated/fully interested
If the prefix sub- means “under,” and -marine- means "sea" what does submarine most likely mean?
Something that goes under the sea.
DAILY TRIPLE
Which word has the more positive connotation: economical or cheap?
Economical
Maya reread her essay three times before turning it in. What can you infer?
She wants it to be perfect/is nervous
“The moon hung like a watchful eye over the town.” What figurative language is used?
Simile
Although the forest appeared serene, distant thunder hinted that danger was approaching. What does serene mean?
Calm/peaceful
The root cred means “believe.” What does credible most likely mean?
Believable/trustworthy
Which word creates a more negative image: aroma or stench?
Stench
Mrs. Steevens covered her eyes during the scary movie trailer, skipped the haunted house field trip, and said she prefers books that “don’t involve people getting chased by monsters.”
What can students MOST LIKELY infer about her least favorite genre?
She does not like horror.
“Regret clawed at his conscience throughout the trial.” What figurative language is used, and what feeling does it create?
Personification; guilt/anxiety
The witness gave an evasive answer, avoiding the reporter’s question entirely. What does evasive mean?
Avoiding giving a direct answer
If Mrs. Steevens had to pick a favorite word part (prefix, root, or suffix), what would she pick and why?
Roots because they help you figure out the meanings of unknown words!
Why might an author describe a character as “assertive” instead of “bossy”?
“Assertive” sounds more confident/positive
Jordan laughed loudly at the joke, but his face quickly became serious when no one else laughed. What can you infer?
He feels embarrassed/self-conscious
“The classroom became a pressure cooker before finals.” What does the metaphor suggest?
Students felt stress/tension building
The inventor’s ideas were considered revolutionary because they completely changed how people communicated. What does revolutionary mean?
Innovative/causing major change
The suffix -phobia means “fear.” What does claustrophobia mean?
Fear of small/enclosed spaces
DAILY DOUBLE
Mrs. Steevens describes her favorite musical artist with positively connotated words such as “revolutionary,” “talented,” and “genre-defying.” Who would she be talking about?
The character kept his backpack beside him at all times and refused to let anyone touch it. What can you infer?
Something important or secret is inside
“Hope was a threadbare blanket in the brutal winter of war.” Explain the metaphor’s meaning.
Hope provided little comfort in terrible conditions
What room does Mrs. Steevens teach in most often?
If the prefix contra- means "against" root -dict- means “say,” explain how the word contradict connects to the root meaning.
To speak against/disagree
An author describes one leader as “determined” and another as “obsessive.” How do the connotations shape the reader’s opinion?
“Determined” sounds admirable; “obsessive” sounds unhealthy/extreme
After the argument, the character cleaned the kitchen silently for over an hour instead of responding. What can you infer about the character’s emotions?
They are upset, processing emotions, or avoiding conflict