genre
This type of reading is based on facts
non-fiction
The suffix "tion" says what?
/shun/
What type of figurative language is this?
His hair was as black as night.
simile
The birds were making a nest. They gathered twigs and grass and began putting it together. They made sure the nest was located high in a tree. The eggs were laid in Spring and placed in the nest.
What is the main idea?
How birds make a nest.
What is a homophone for the word "one"
won
Reading that often features magic, supernatural, imaginary people and places.
Where would you divide the word " important"
im/por/tant
What type of figurative language is this?
I have told you a million times to stop talking!
hyperbole
First, you take two pieces of bread. With a knife, spread jelly and peanut butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Put the 2 pieces of bread together.
What is the main idea?
how to make a P and J sandwich
What is a antonym of the word angry?
calm, pleased, chill
This type of reading is fiction but is based on historical events
historical fiction
What is the prefix in the word "interact?"
inter
What type of figurative language is this?
Timmy took a toy truck to the track.
onamonapia
Meerkats in Africa live in large groups of 20 to 50 members. The group works together to survive. All members of the group care for the baby meerkats. They take turns babysitting and will protect the young ones from danger. Members of the group also take turns watching out for threats from other animals while the group fi nds food. If any dangerous animal comes towards the group, the meerkat will bark a warning.
What is the main idea?
Meekats live in groups to help other members.
What is a synonym of the word " unusual"
rare, uncommon, usual
This type of reading may be played on the stage; could be based on a movie, play, or television.
What is the suffix of the word "supportive?"
ive
What type of figurative language is this?
The cat was a crazy tornado in the room.
metaphor
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
Soccer is played all over the world.
what is the sequence of events in story called
plot
What is it called when an author writes about a specific/important part of his/her life?
memoir
Divide the word "calculator"
cal/cu/la/tor
The books slept on the shelf
personification
What is the main idea based on? Or what supports it?
supporting details
Give an example of a type of conflict
man vs man
man vs self
man vs nature
man vs technology
man vs society