Roots/Affixes
Training for the triathlon tested Maria’s endurance like never before. Each day brought long hours of swimming, cycling, and running, often under harsh weather conditions. At times, her muscles ached and her motivation wavered, but she pushed through with determination. She knew that building physical strength was important, but it was her mental endurance—the ability to keep going despite discomfort and fatigue—that truly made the difference. Crossing the finish line wasn't just a victory in the race, but a testament to the power of perseverance.
What does the root in "endurance" mean?
to strenghten/harden
When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching "Cops" on the TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.
What is the organizational pattern/text structure?
Chronological/Sequential
A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s.
What is the author's purpose of writing this? (Think PIE)
To entertain. (Evidence: "story")
I have told you a million times to stop slamming that door!
Identify the figurative language.
Hyperbole.
Based on the following sentence, what is the best definition of the word "benevolent"?
"The benevolent teacher always stayed after school to help students who needed extra assistance."
A) Showing kindness and goodwill
B) Causing harm or damage
C) Lacking interest or concern
D) Full of anger or hatred
A) Showing kindness and goodwill
Explanation: The sentence describes the teacher as someone who stays after school to help students, which suggests kindness and goodwill. This matches the definition of "benevolent."
Which word below comes from the root "sens/sent," which means "to feel" or "to be aware"?
A) Visible
B) Sensory
C) Create
D) Build
B) Sensory-"Sensory" is related to the senses, like touch, taste, and smell. It comes from the root "sens/sent," which means to feel or sense somethin
demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
Identify the organizational pattern.
Problem/Solution
An article where the author argues that Amazon music is better than Spotify.
What is the author's purpose?
To persuade/persuasive.
Love is a young green willow / shimmering at the bare wood's edge.
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
the feeling or atmosphere created in the reader by a literary work or passage
What is mood?
Which of the following sentences uses a word with the prefix "de-" that correctly shows its meaning?
A) The scientist wanted to decode the ancient language to make it harder to understand.
B) The plane began to descend, rising higher into the sky.
C) The workers will deconstruct the old building, taking it apart piece by piece.
D) She hoped to define her speech by adding more confusing ideas.
C) The workers will deconstruct the old building, taking it apart piece by piece.
Explanation: The prefix "de-" often means down, off, reverse, or remove. In this sentence, "deconstruct" means to take something apart, which fits the meaning of the prefix.
All matter, all things can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. Both chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. Physical changes are those that do not change the make-up or identity of the matter. For example, clay will bend or flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay. Changing the shape of clay is a physical change, and does not change the matter's identity. Chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of matter with different properties. For example, when paper is burnt, it becomes ash and will never be paper again. The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever. Physical and chemical changes both affect the state of matter.
Identify the organizational pattern.
A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform.
Harry is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to doing his homework.
Identify the figurative language.
Simile
1) CONCLUSION : ESSAY
A) theme : song
B) meal : dessert
C) parade : party
D) scene : play
D) scene:play
Which of the following words uses the suffix “-ion” correctly?
A) The committee made a final decision after hours of discussion.
B) The artist’s create was displayed in the gallery.
C) The scientist made an important discover on the experiment.
D) The teacher asked the students to action their plans immediately.
A) The committee made a final decision after hours of discussion.
Explanation: The suffix “-ion” is added to verbs to create nouns that refer to the action or result of something. In “decision,” the suffix turns the verb “decide” into a noun meaning the result of making a choice. The other options are incorrect because the words in those sentences do not correctly use the suffix “-ion.”
Hurricane Katrina began as Tropical Depression Twelve over the southeastern Bahamas on August 23, 2005. The depression later strengthened into a tropical storm on the morning of August 24 where the storm was also named Katrina. Katrina continued to move into Florida, and became a Category 1 hurricane only two hours before it made landfall around Hallandale Beach on the morning of August 25. The storm weakened over land, but became a hurricane again while entering the Gulf of Mexico.
Identify the organizational pattern.
Chronological
A story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied, but he gains self-confidence by joining a sports team and learns to stand up for himself.
What is the author's purpose?
To entertain.
The alarm screeched a warning for children to head for safety.
Identify the TWO examples figurative language.
Personification AND onomatopoeia.
3) EXCRUCIATING : PAINFUL
A) baffling : confusing
B) upsetting : exciting
C) improving : hopeful
D) crippling : stressful
A) baffling:confusing
What do these three affixes/roots mean:
1. Pass/path/pat
2. Dys-
3.Sol/Soli
1. To feel
2. Not/Negative
3. One/alone
Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".
Identify the organizational pattern.
Problem/Solution
A menu for a local pizzeria listing the sizes and prices of pizzas and available toppings.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform.
An old willow with hollow branches / slowly swayed his few high tendrils / and sang:
What TWO examples of figurative language are there?
Personification and alliteration
words used in an imaginative way to express ideas that are not literally true
What is figurative language?