FIGURE IT OUT!
“The thunder was a drummer pounding against the sky.”
What two things are being compared?
The thunder and a drummer.
True or False: Mrs. Steevens has 2 sons
Double Points for Names
False.
Bonus: Marley & Lucia (Lulu)
If the prefix mis- means “wrong,” what does misinterpret most likely mean?
To understand incorrectly
Which word has the more positive connotation: stubborn or determined?
Determined
Ava kept checking the clock and tapping her pencil during the test.
What can you infer?
She is nervous or impatient
“Homework sat on my desk, glaring at me all weekend.”
Identify the figurative language.
Personification
The actor was reluctant to go on stage, even after repeated encouragement from the director.
What does reluctant mean?
Unwilling/hesitant
The prefix e- means "out" while the root -ject- means “throw.” What does eject most likely mean?
To throw out
Both “chat” and “lecture” involve speaking. Which word sounds more formal?
Lecture
Mrs. Steevens covered her eyes during the scary movie trailer, skipped the haunted house field trip, and said she prefers books that “don’t involve people getting chased by monsters.”
What can students MOST LIKELY infer about her least favorite genre?
She does not like horror
What room does Mrs. Steevens teach in most often?
A100
The trail was treacherous; loose rocks and steep cliffs made every step dangerous.
What does treacherous mean?
Dangerous
The suffix -ology means “study of.” What is the meaning of geology?
Study of Earth/rocks
Why might an author describe a house as “weathered” instead of “old”?
“Weathered” creates a more vivid or respectful image
Marcus smiled awkwardly and avoided eye contact when questioned about the missing phone.
What can you infer?
He may know something or feel guilty
“Crash! Snap! The tree surrendered to the storm.”
Which word is onomatopoeia, and what mood does it help create?
“Crash” or “Snap”; tense/dangerous mood
Although Mia appeared composed, her shaking hands revealed her nervousness.
What does composed mean?
Calm/in control
If rupt means “break,” explain how the word disrupt connects to the root meaning.
To interrupt or break apart normal activity
Mrs. Steevens describes her favorite musical artist with positively connotated words such as “revolutionary,” “talented,” and “genre-defying.” Who would she be talking about?
Bad Bunny
Elena reread the text message three times before deleting it without replying.
What can you infer?
The message upset or conflicted her
“His apology was sugar-coated poison.”
What does the metaphor suggest about the apology?
It sounded nice but was actually harmful or insincere
The scientist’s theory was considered controversial because many experts strongly disagreed with it.
What does controversial mean?
Causing disagreement/debate
If Mrs. Steevens had to pick a favorite word part (prefix, root, or suffix), what would she pick and why?
Roots because they help you figure out the meanings of unknown words!
An author calls a character “ambitious” in one chapter and “greedy” in another. How does the connotation change the reader’s view of the character?
“Ambitious” seems positive/motivated, while “greedy” seems selfish
After winning the award, the character immediately hid it in a drawer instead of celebrating.
What can you infer about the character?
They may feel insecure, guilty, or uncomfortable with attention