3rd Grade
Grammar
Grammar
What is pre? What does it mean?
A prefix that means before.
What does the suffix -s mean?
more than one
What type of story is King Midas?
Fiction
Spell the plural of baby
babies
What is conflict and resolution?
the problem and solution
What is a prefix?
a word part that goes at the beginning of a word
What is an example of a text structure?
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
chronological order
How do you figure out the text structure of a paragraph or text?
Look for signal words/event relationships.
Spell the plural of leaf
leaves
What type of text is full of true facts?
nonfiction
What is a suffix?
A word part that goes at the end of a word
What key words can you look for when identifying a cause and effect relationship in a text?
Because, If, So, Then, Cause, As a result, Due to, Effect etc.
What should you highlight/underline in a text?
Answers may vary.
Repeated words, who what when where why, key details, text evidence etc.
Spell the opposite of ugly
beautiful
What does chronological order mean?
The order of events in a story
What is the past tense of hope?
hoped
Think about the elements of plot. Which elements happen in the beginning (or rising action) of the story?
Characters, problem and setting are all introduced.
What does CATS stand for?
Central Idea
Author's POV
Text Structure
Summarize
Spell the antonym of outside
inside
What is the lesson or message of a story called?
theme
What does the prefix re mean? Give an example.
What should you look for in a story when answering a question about character perspective?
Characters thoughts, actions, feelings, motivations etc.
What does CAPS stand for?
Characters
Action
Problem
Solution
Spell the homophone that means, "I want to______the new video game coming out"
A homophone is two or more words that have the same pronunciation.
(Hint: The answer sounds like it could have multiple meanings for example sun/son)
buy
Give two characteristics of each type of poem:
Limerick
Haiku
5 lines in a Limerick; Silly goofy; AABBA rhyming pattern
3 in a Haiku; Does not rhyme; 5-7-5 syllable pattern
What are 5 examples of prefixes or suffixes? Write the words.
Re, Pre, ing, ly, un, etc.
What genre is a book about the life cycle of a butterfly?
nonfiction/informational
What are context clues?
Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
Spell the homophone that means "I do not feel strong"
A homophone is two or more words that have the same pronunciation.
(Hint: The answer sounds like it could have multiple meanings for example sun/son)
weak
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun