Definition, Prefixes, Suffixes
Read the sentence.
The crane flew above the construction
Now read the dictionary entry.
ˈkrān 1: any of a family of tall wading birds 2: an iron arm in a fireplace for supporting kettles 3:an often horizontal projection swinging about a vertical axis
Which definition best matches the way crane is used in the sentence?
Definition 1
Your feet are ice. The flip-flops were a stupid idea—what were you thinking? The playground swings are freezing and your hands ache, but you hold on, walk yourself back a few steps, and let your body fly.
It feels wonderful.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. It's hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author likes deer hunting.
b.The author thinks there are too many deer.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
d.The author thinks deer harm the environment.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
What figurative language is this?
Life is a dream.
Metaphor
Why is the information in Passage 1, paragraph 2 important to the selection?
It shows forests are important to the planet
What is the meaning of the suffix -ion?
Double Jeopardy
action or condition
I'm so busy watching the dog I don't even notice it's started to rain. Don't bother me. Don't bother the dog, neither. I'm looking for the place I first saw him. Does he live here? I wonder.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid.
The author wants to show that
a. Matthew should not run in the house.
b. Kathy is ready to baby-sit.
c. Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops.
What figurative language is this?
The leaves raced to the ground.
personification
What is the central idea of Passage 2?
Our climate is changing due to human impact.
The class made a beautiful creation for the Olympics.
Think about the suffix -ion. Think about the base word create. What is the meaning of creation in the sentence?
condition of creating something
You sleep a long time. At one point you wake. Lerna has put food on a tray beside the bed: clear broth and sliced fruit and a cup of tea, all long gone to room temperature. You eat and drink, then go into the bathroom.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
Double Jeopardy
2nd Person
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author's favorite animal is a dolphin.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
c.The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.
d.The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
Double Jepardy
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
What does the personification mean as it is used in the sentence?
As the night began to go dark, the candle flame danced in the light.
The light flickered back and forth in the dark
What is the author's tone in passage 1?
persuasive, funny, boring, informative
Double Jeopardy
persuasive/ informative
What is the meaning of the suffix -duct?
to lead, conduct
Henry's sister was very, very old. Almost fourteen. She didn't ever argue with Henry or Mark. In fact, she hardly talked to them at all because she was so old and wise and almost grown up. Her name was Elizabeth.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy glass plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What a great invention!
What is the narrator's perspective?
a. The author thinks that paper plates are bad for the environment.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
c. The author wishes there was a larger variety of paper plates.
d. The author wants the reader to use paper plates more often.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
Why does the author use figurative language in this sentence to describe Sarah's feelings?
Because she studied all night long, she felt ready for the big day. Sarah was as cool as a cucumber before her big test.
To show that Sarah's actions of studying made her feel prepared for the test.
What does the author of Passage 2 most likely believe?
Humans need to cut back on their use of fuel.
Think about the suffix -duct. What is the meaning of abduct?
to lead away
My name is India, and last summer my daddy, the preacher, sent me to the store for a box of macaroni-and-cheese, some white rice, and two tomatoes. I came back with a dog.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.
What is the author's perspective?
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b. Gorillas are mean animals.
c. Gorillas don't like other animals.
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
Why does the author use figurative language in this sentence to describe John's feelings?
Although he was not hungry at lunch, John was as hungry as a horse now. He wished he hadn't skipped such an important meal.
He was really hungry because he skipped lunch.
How are Passage 1 and Passage 2 alike? different?
They describe how people can negatively change the Earth.
forests vs. climate are hurting animals