Vocabulary
What does the prefix un- mean in the word unhappy?
not
not happy
Which sentence is correct?
She doesn’t like broccoli.
She don’t like broccoli.
She doesn’t like broccoli.
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is made up; nonfiction is real
What is the purpose of an introduction?
To hook the reader and introduce the topic
What type of figurative language compares two things using like or as?
simile
What does the word fortunate most nearly mean?
lucky
Identify the complete subject:
"The loud thunder scared the children."
loud thunder
What does it mean to infer?
To use clues + what you know to figure something out
What transition words shows sequence?
First, next, then, finally
What is the meaning of this metaphor:
"The classroom was a zoo."
the classroom was chaotic
Use context clues:
"After running the race, Carlos was exhausted and could barely walk."
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
Choose the correct verb:
"The group of students (is/are) going on a field trip."
is
Why do authors use text features (headings, bold words, captions)?
To help readers understand information
What is the difference between opinion and informational writing?
Opinion shares beliefs; informational gives facts
Identify the figurative language:
"The sun smiled down on us."
personification
What does the suffix -ful mean in the word helpful?
Full of / having
Combine these sentences correctly:
"I like reading. I like writing."
I like reading and writing.
Which text structure would you use with a Venn Diagram?
Compare/Contrast
What 3 things should you include when writing a sentence?
A complete thought, capital letter, and punctuation
What is an idiom?
A phrase that means something different than the literal words
"The ancient tree had stood in the forest for centuries."
What does ancient mean, and what clue helped you?
Very old; clue = "for centuries"
What is wrong with this sentence:
"Me and him went to the store."
"He and I went to the store."
Why might an author choose a first-person narrator instead of third-person?
To show thoughts/feelings more closely or make it more personal
Why is it important to group related ideas into paragraphs?
To organize writing and make it easier to understand
What does this idiom mean:
"Break the ice"
To start a conversation or make people feel comfortable