Figurative Language
Context Clues
Editing
Text Structure
Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots
100
"He's as tall as a tree!"
What is Simile.
100
“Well, then what about Kevin?” I persisted, not ready to give up easily. “Maybe he could take us.” What does persisted mean?
What is to not give up.
100
If Angie doesn't leave now, she ________ late for her doctor's appointment.
What is "will be."
100
What is the text structure of the following passage?


Charlie and Bubs are both pugs, and they both love to eat. Charlie wears a blue leash and Bubs wears a red one. Usually when Bubs is sleeping, Charlie is running around.

Compare Contrast
100
Geology is the study of the biological, chemical, and physical history of the earth. What does the root logy mean?
What is the study of something.
200
"I'll be back in two seconds."

What is hyperbole.

200
“First of all, you and Marla need a parent chaperone with you at the mall to keep you safe." What does chaperone mean?
What is an adult or person who goes along with a group to take care of it or look out for it.
200
I _________ (think) Greta was brave to act in the play.
What is "thought."
200

What is the text structure of the following passage?

Jeremy has to do three assignments for homework. He decides to start with math. Then he completes his spelling. When he finishes, he does his science worksheet.
sequence/chronological order
200
Zoology is the study of the biology and behavior of animals. What does the root zoo mean?
What is animal.
300
"She's a cheetah on the track."
What is Metaphor.
300
"Second, Kevin is volunteering next weekend by giving time to help build a home for a family that needs one.” What does volunteering mean?
What is giving time to help others.
300
I _______ (spend) five dollars at the store.
What is "spent."
300
What is the text structure of the following sentence.


After a long hard day of school I came home to do my homework. I discovered I could not find a pencil anywhere. I looked in my room; I looked in my kitchen; I looked in the den; I even checked the bathroom! I decided to go next door to see if my neighbor had a pencil I could borrow for the night. I made sure to return it as soon as possible!

Problem Solution
300
A plant or animal that is phototropic grows or moves toward or away from light. What does the root photo mean?
What is light.
400
"He's 1,000 feet tall!"
What is Hyperbole.
400
As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach. What does remorse mean?
What is regret.
400
Correct: An owl's screech echoed through the trees'.
What is An owl's screech echoed through the trees.
400

What is the text structure of the following passage:


The United States of America is a country located on the continent of North America. It’s neighbors are Mexico and Canada. The United States is divided into 5 regions.



Description
400
Paleography is the study of ancient writing. What does the root paleo mean?
What is ancient.
500
"The leaves danced in the wind."
What is Personification.
500
The lady decided that it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend. What does beckoned mean?
What is to call over.
500
Correct: The childrens teacher listened carefully to their explanations.
What is The children's teacher listened carefully to their explanations.
500
What is the text structure of the following passage?


I overslept by 30 minutes this morning! I ran outside as fast as I could so catch the bus and didn't see where I was going, so I tripped over a tree branch and fell on my face!

cause and effect
500
An astrometer is a tool that is used to measure and compare the amount of light that stars give off. What does the root meter mean?
What is to measure.
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