Greek and Latin Roots:
vid, bio
vid, bio
What does the Latin root "vid" mean in the word "evidence" as used in this sentence:
"The police examined all the evidence before deciding who the criminal was."
A. To look or see
B. To hear
C. To draw or write
A. To look or see
(The Latin root "vid" means "to look" or "to see.")
What does -er at the end of softer tell you.
A. It was more soft.
B. It was the most soft.
C. It was a person who softs.
D. It was less soft.
The theme is the moral of the story or what the main character learns.
True or False
True
What type of figurative language is this sentence?
Sam swam slowly down the stream
A. Idiom
B. Alliteration
C. Metaphor
D. Onomatopoeia
B. Alliteration
Who is the main character in the text, Running Rivals?
A. Natalie
B. Dad
C. Amy
D. Madison
C. Amy
The setting is where and when the story takes place
True or False
True
What does the Greek root "bio" mean in the word "biography."
(A biography is the life story that a person writes about another person.)
A. Two
B. Life
C. Big
B. Life
(The Greek root "bio" means Life.)
A person who acts is an __________.
A. acting
B. acter
C. actor
C. actor
What is the main purpose of a story's theme?
a. To describe what the characters look like
b. To tell us where the story takes place
c. To teach us an important lesson or message
d. To explain when the story happens
C. To teach us an important lesson or message
Which is an example of a simile?
A. He is an ox.
B. He is as strong as an ox.
C. Only the ox is old.
D. The ox is larger than the moon.
B. He is as strong as an ox.
What is the main setting in the text Soccer Shootout?
A. Track field
B. Soccer Field
C. Peters House
D. Coach's House
B. Soccer Field
Which is the correct meaning of whole in this sentence?
I want to eat the whole pizza pie.
A. a weakness or problem
B. the full amount
C. an empty spot in the ground
D. something that works correctly
B. the full amount
The dirty paw prints was all the evidence I needed to know that the dog was in the house.
What is the meaning of evidence?
A. Something that people listen for
B. Something that is a close up view
C. Something that is easy to see
D. Something that is known by many people.
C. Something that is easy to see.
The first question was __________ than the second question. (easy)
A. easyer
B. easier
C. easiest
B. easier
What is the theme of the text Running Rivals?
A. Be a fast runner
B. Listen to your dad.
C. Track is a fun sport.
D. Dont be afraid to ask for help.
D. Dont be afraid to ask for help.
(Teacher note: Mood is the emotional effect that the text creates for the audience)
Do the following words create a positive :-) or negative :-( mood?
Stressed, Gloomy, Disappointed
Mood- Negative
What is the most important thing to include when retelling a story?
A. The main events in order
B. Every small detail
C. Only the ending
D. Only the characters' names
A. The main events in order
Choose the sentence that uses the correct homophone:
a. I want too go to the park.
b. The dog wagged its tail.
c. They're book is on the table.
d. Can I have sum candy?
B. The dog wagged its tail.
Which word with "vid" means something you can watch on a screen?
A. Divide
B. Video
C. Biologist
D. Provide
B. Video
Ms. Gill is the _________ teacher that I have ever known. :-) (kind, meaning nice)
A. kindest
B. kinder
C. kindyer
A. kindest
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "The Math Test?"
Cody had not studied for the big math test. When he got his test, he quickly realized that he had no idea how to solve the problems. Luckily, Cody sat right behind Emily. Emily was the best math student in the class and he could see her paper. Cody copied all of Emily's answers.
The next day when Mrs. Jenkins passed back the graded tests, she told that class that only two students had gotten A's. Since these two students had done so well, she would have them explain some of the more challenging problems to the class.
Emily was first. Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Emily solved it easily and explained each step to the class. Then it was Cody's turn. Again, Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Of course, Cody did not knowhow to solve the problem. A long moment passed as Cody stood in front of the board trying to figure out what to do. Some of his classmates started to whisper and snicker.
“Can you solve this problem?" Mrs. Jenkins finally asked.
Humiliated, Cody just shook his head. Now everyone knew he had cheated and he was in big trouble.
Possible Answers:
1. Cheating will only get you so far.
2. Cheating does not pay off in the end.
Read the following simile:
A snapping turtle’s powerful bite could snap your finger like a twig!
What is the literal meaning of this sentence?
A. The snapping turtle's mouth looks like a twig.
B. Your finger bones are very weak because a snapping turtle can snap it by biting it.
C. It is showing how strong the snapping turtle's bite can be.
C. It is showing how strong the snapping turtle's bite can be.
What details should you include about the characters when retelling a story?
A. Everything they say and do
B. Only their hair color
C. Their main actions and feelings
D. Only their names
C. Their main actions and feelings
Which is the correct homophone for this sentence:
There/Their
"There/Their class is having a party on Tuesday."
Correct Answer: Their
Bonus: Can you use the other homophone, "there," in a complete sentence?
Choose the word that means "the story of someone's life."
A. Vision
B. Biology
C. Video
D. Biography
D. Biography
Think of the meaning of the suffix "-ment."
"The student showed great improvement on his multiplication facts."
What does the word "improvement" mean here?
A. The condition of being improved, or the state of improving.
B. Wanting to improve
C. The most improved of all students
D. More improved
A. The condition of being improved or the state of improving.
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "Danny's New Bike."
Benny and Danny were twins. Each week, they each got five dollars in allowance. Benny always spent all of his allowance on candy and small toys. Every so often, Danny bought some candy, but he saved most of his money in a piggy bank that he kept on his nightstand by his bed. Sometimes, Danny did extra chores around the house to earn more money. He always put his earnings into his bank.
The months passed and soon school was out for summer. One day, Danny asked his parents to take him to the bike store. He had saved enough money for a new bike! Danny picked out a red bike with blue handlebars. His parents were so impressed with how much he had saved that they bought him a helmet and a bike lock.
Danny spent the summer riding his new bike around the neighborhood with his friends. Since he did not have a bike, Benny spent most of his summer at home alone.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
B. Danny is smarter than Benny.
C. You should not spend all your money on candy.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
In the metaphor "The classroom was a zoo," what does it mean?
a. There were actual animals in the room
b. The students were on a field trip
c. The room was very noisy and wild
d. The teacher was teaching about animals
C. The room was very noisy and wild.
Think about what happens in the story "Running Rivals." Label the events in the order in which they happen in the story. The first event will be labeled 1, and the last event will be labeled 4.
____ Amy and Madison give each other tips about how to run faster
____ Natalie, Amy's sister encourages Amy, and goes with her to the racing park.
____ Amy runs her personal best
____ Amy tells her dad how nervous she is to go back to the next track meet after her knee injury.
3- Amy and Madison give each other tips about how to run faster
2- Natalie, Amy's sister encourages Amy, and goes with her to the racing park.
4- Amy runs her personal best
1- Amy tells her dad how nervous she is to go back to the next track meet after her knee injury.
What are 2 definitions of the homophone GOAL
or use the goal in 2 different sentences that shows the 2 different meanings
goal- when you score a soccer, hockey or football goal.
Peter scored the winning goal in the soccer game.
goal- when you want to achieve something.
I met my AR goal in reading this quarter.
My goal is to run 100 m in 10 seconds.