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ELA Vocabulary
ELA Vocabulary
What is a root word?
Bonus- Give an example of a root word then add a prefix or suffix to it
a word that stands alone - with no prefixes or suffixes.
Bonus- Give an example of a root word then add a prefix or suffix to it
What are these: " "
Quotation marks
"Brett, it's time to get up. It's going to rain today, so don't forget your umbrella," Dad said.
"Okay," Brett said. He was sleepy that morning, and he ate his breakfast slowly. Lucky, his dog, invited him to play with a toy. Suddenly, Brett realized that he had only ten minutes to get ready. He got dressed quickly, and then he checked his backpack. His book report was there and ready to turn in. He put on his jacket and said goodbye to his dad. He opened the door and saw the rain outside.
Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?
What is the meaning of the simile?
During Lola's trip, she felt like a queen.
What does the word portable mean?
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
Cheryl celebrated her birthday on Sunday.
on Sunday is the prepositional phrase
Fact or opinion: "I think green beans taste like boogers."
Opinion
Anne carefully eased her way into the pool but stayed near the wall, hanging onto it. Feeling worried, she watched the other swimmers. "It's really easy," said her friend Marcy. "Just relax and float on your back."
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
What does the prefix un mean?
not
What is the main idea of the passage?
Why should you exercise? When you exercise, you lower your chances of getting sick. For example, exercise makes your heart healthier and your body stronger. It improves your mood and can make you feel calm. Regular exercise helps you think more clearly, so you can get more done during the day. Exercise can even help you sleep better at night. Regular exercise can make your life better in so many ways!
What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?
-uses the words "he", "she", or "they" to tell a story.
- is told by someone who is not part of the story
Third-person point of view
What is an example of a verb?
run, skip, walk, jump, etc
"It's time to start planning the school play," announced Mr. McGee.
Anthony's hand quickly shot up in the air. "When do people get to try out for the play?" he shouted.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Read the passage and then answer the question.
Calvin Coolidge became the thirtieth president of the United States in 1923. He was president during a time of great change in America. Many people were moving from farms to cities. In addition, large numbers of Americans were starting to buy radios for the first time. Coolidge used this new technology to his advantage. He started using the radio to address the American people. By doing so, he became very popular with the people and easily won his next election.
What is the meaning of advantage as used in the passage?
Read the poem.
At the Fair
At the fair, at the gate,
I have two thoughts and shout, "Oh dear!"
I want to jump and celebrate,
And also run away in fear.
Giant beasts that swoop and glide,
Spinning, speeding, people cry!
Is that a monster? Is that a ride?
Won't know for sure until I try.
Two feelings cause my heart to pound.
Buckled in, I wait, I wait!
But when I'm lifted up off the ground,
Flying high is twice as great!
What is the poem about?
What does the simile " her heart was a big as gold" mean?
She was really nice.
What word is a verb in the following sentence?
Tony slithered quietly down the hallway.
slithered
Katy entered the apartment and fell onto the bed. "What a day!" she said. "I put a cast on one dog's broken leg, cleaned another's teeth, and gave shots to an angry cat."
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
A. Katy is a vet.
B. Katy doesn't like animals.
A. Katy is a vet.
Read the passage and then answer the question.
Monarch butterflies cannot survive cold winters, so many fly south to warmer weather. Monarchs from the eastern United States head for central Mexico. That's up to three thousand miles away! At the end of the summer, the butterflies form swarms. In these big groups, they fly to the Mexican mountains. They spend the winter in the trees there. In the spring, the butterflies make their way back to the United States, where they lay their eggs and die. Then the cycle begins again.
What is the meaning of swarms as used in the passage?
Review the poem.
At the Fair
At the fair, at the gate,
I have two thoughts and shout, "Oh dear!"
I want to jump and celebrate,
And also run away in fear.
Giant beasts that swoop and glide,
Spinning, speeding, people cry!
Is that a monster? Is that a ride?
Won't know for sure until I try.
Two feelings cause my heart to pound.
Buckled in, I wait, I wait!
But when I'm lifted up off the ground,
Flying high is twice as great!
Look at the text in bold. What does this text show?
What is the theme of this paragraph?
Sadie was kicking a soccer ball in the house and broke her mom's expensive vase. The vase was shattered into a million pieces. She went to her mom and told her what she had done even though she knew she'd be punished.
The theme is honesty
Emily assumed her mom washed her shirt because it was missing.
What does the word assumed mean?
suspected or guessed
Look at these details from a paragraph about skunks.
Skunks use their claws when they fight.
Skunks spray to chase other animals away.
Skunks can bite hard with their sharp teeth.
Choose the main, or central, idea that ties all the details together.
A desert is a dry place where very little rain falls. But not all deserts are hot and sandy. Antarctica, the cold land around the South Pole, is also a desert. Although it's covered with ice, Antarctica receives very little rain or snow. It contains no trees or shrubs. The temperature is usually below freezing, even during the summer. For most of Antarctica's history, the land remained uninhabited by people. Today, however, there are stations there where people can stay for a few months of the year. Most of these people arrive in the summer to do research and then leave when winter comes.
What is the meaning of uninhabited as used in the passage?
Farmers have many worries when growing their crops. Weeds can steal water, sunlight, and nutrients from crops. The crops can get sick with diseases, just like people. Sometimes dirt is blown away by the wind or washed away by rain. One way farmers fight these issues is with "cover crops." Farmers plant these special crops, but they don't harvest them. The right cover crops can hold dirt in place. They can also stop weeds from growing and even fight diseases. Cover crops help farmers keep their fields healthy.
Which text structure does the text use?
A writer would most likely write an article about how steam engine trains were invented and designed in order to:
a. inform readers about the history of the steam engine.
b. inform readers about how many steam engines are still in use.
a. inform readers about the history of the steam engine.
Crows have a call that sounds like "caw caw."
Look at these details from a paragraph about whales.
Whales eat together.
Whales travel in groups.
Whales protect each other from danger.
Choose the main, or central, idea that ties all the details together.
Main Idea tells where the story takes place.
True or False
False: Main Idea is what the story is mostly about.
Read the text.
When you turn the lights on or off, the change causes your eyes to change, too. Light goes into your eyes through the pupils, the dark openings in the middle of your eyes. When the light is dim, there isn't as much light to let you see. Since there is less light, your pupils become larger to catch as much light as possible. For this reason, you can see even without much light. When the light becomes bright, your pupils get smaller. This is so that your eyes don't get too much light.
Which text structure does the text use?
I was bending over backwards to please my new teacher. What does the idiom "bending of backwards" mean?
Really trying hard to please.
The text structure what put events in order is know as ___________.
a. compare and contrast
b. sequence or chronological
c. problem and solution
b. sequence or chronological order
Look at these details from a paragraph about trombones.
You have to blow trombones hard for the horns to make music.
Trombones have long slides that need to be moved to play notes.
Strong arms are needed to hold the large trombone horns.
Choose the main, or central, idea that ties all the details together.
What does the word transport mean?
Read the text.
You might find it surprising, but a whale and a mouse have a lot in common. Like a mouse, a whale has lungs and uses them to breathe air. Whales and mice are both warm-blooded. That means that they can control how warm their bodies are. When you look at a mouse, you can see that it has hair on its body. Whales actually have hair, too, although many of them lose their hair as babies. Plus, both baby mice and baby whales get milk from their mothers.
Which text structure does the text use?