Prefixes
Greek/Latin Roots
Greek/Latin Roots
The prefix dis- means..
not
The suffix is located...
At the end of the word
What is theme?
The moral or lesson of a story
This type of writing includes only facts and information
What is informational writing
The text feature that helps you find the pages or topics within a book..
Table of Contents
Phon- means ..
Sound
without
Read this sentence from a story:
"Maria’s heart pounded as she stepped onto the stage, the bright lights blinding her for a moment."
What can you infer about how Maria feels?
Maria feels nervous or afraid
During the revision process, what should you focus on?
Adding better word choices and more details
. What does the word eager mean in this sentence?
"The students were eager to go on the field trip and couldn’t wait to board the bus."
A. Nervous
B. Tired
C. Excited
D. Bored
C. Excited
The prefix mis- means
Incorrect
full of
What does a heading in an informational text help the reader do?
What is the best concluding sentence for a persuasive paragraph about recycling?
A. That’s all I have to say about recycling.
B. Recycling is fun and helps our planet, so we should all do our part.
C. My mom recycles every week.
D. Recycling happens on Tuesdays.
B. Recycling is fun and helps our planet, so we should all do our part.
Which of the following is a synonym for the word ancient?
A. Funny
B. Tall
C. Old
D. Fresh
C.Old
The root photo- means
Light
Which word has a suffix that means “able to be”?
A. Darkness
B. Kindness
C. Breakable
D. Activity
C. Breakable
Which sentence from an article best supports the idea that bees are helpful?
A. “Bees can be yellow and black.”
B. “Bees make buzzing sounds.”
C. “Bees pollinate plants, which helps fruits and vegetables grow.”
D. “Some people are scared of bees.”
C.
Put the commas in the correct spot in the following sentences.
Mrs. Erickson is excited for field day but she knows it will be one busy day! Unfortunately it also means the end of the school year is near and she will miss her students dearly.
Mrs. Erickson is excited for field day, but she knows it will be one busy day! Unfortunately, it also means the end of the school year is near, and she will miss her students dearly.
What kind of text structure is being used in an article that explains the steps for making a peanut butter sandwich?
A. Cause and effect
B. Chronological order
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
B
What does the word biography most likely mean, based on the Greek root bio- (life) and -graphy (writing)?
A. A story about animals
B. A list of names
C. A book about writing
D. A written account of someone's life
D. A written account of someone's life
14. The Latin root struct means “to build.” Which word below is related to building?
A. Destruction
B. Instructor
C. Reconstruct
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Passage Excerpt:
In Chapter 4, Mia is determined to win the science fair. She spends hours researching, testing her experiment, and creating a colorful display. Her friend Zoe, however, decides to participate at the last minute and throws her project together the night before.
Question:
How do Mia’s and Zoe’s approaches to the science fair reflect their character traits?
A. Mia is creative and Zoe is competitive.
B. Mia is hardworking and organized, while Zoe is impulsive and laid-back.
C. Mia is nervous about science, and Zoe is afraid of losing.
D. Mia likes art, and Zoe prefers sports.
B
Make a quick outline of what is included in an opinion essay
Intro: Hook, Thesis
Body Paragraphs: Reasons, Evidence, Explanation
Conclusion: Restate Thesis, Restate Reasons, Call to Action
An author argues that eating breakfast improves school performance. Which of the following would be the strongest evidence to support this claim?
A. “I like breakfast foods such as waffles and cereal.”
B. “Some kids skip breakfast because they aren’t hungry.”
C. “A recent study showed that students who ate breakfast scored 15% higher on tests.”
D. “Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.”
C