Author's Purpose
What are the 3 parts of Author's Purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What do we call what a whole paragraph or passage is mostly about?
Main Idea
What part of a word is a prefix added to?
the beginning
What part of a word is a suffix added to?
the end
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Glossary
What does it mean when an author writes to inform?
To give facts or teach something.
These are facts or sentences that help explain the main idea.
Supporting Details
to do again
What does the suffix -ful mean?
full of
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Index
What is the author's purpose?
Everyone should recycle at school to keep the earth clean. Throwing paper, bottles, and cans in the recycling bin helps the planet and saves energy. When we recycle, we use less trash and protect animals. If we all do it, our school will be a better place for everyone.
Persuade
What is the main idea?
Dogs are great pets. They can play fetch with their owners. Dogs also protect their homes by barking. Many dogs help people feel happy and loved.
Dogs are great pets.
what does the prefix un- mean?
before
what is the meaning of the word "fearless"
without fear/ having no fear
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Table of Contents
What is the author's purpose?
During art class, Noah painted a picture of a rocket ship. As soon as he finished, the rocket zoomed off the paper and flew around the classroom. Everyone ducked while the little ship zipped through the air, leaving paint trails behind. Noah just smiled—his art had come alive!
Entertain
What are 3 supporting details that support the main idea "apples are a healthy snack"?
Apples are healthy snacks. They have vitamins that help our bodies grow. Apples can give us energy. Many people like apples because they taste sweet.
They have vitamins that help our bodies grow.
Apples can give us energy.
Many people like apples because they taste sweet.
dis-
What does the suffix -able mean?
can do
What is the difference between a photograph and an illustration?
A photograph is a real picture, a illustration is a drawing.
What is the author's purpose?
Turtles are reptiles that live both on land and in water. They have hard shells that protect their bodies. Some turtles eat plants, while others eat insects and small fish. They move slowly, but they can live for many years, sometimes over 100!
Find the Main Idea and 3 Supporting Details
Winter is a cold season. Snow often falls in the winter. People wear coats, hats, and gloves to stay warm. Some kids like to build snowmen.
MI: Winter is a cold season.
1: Snow often falls in the winter.
2: People wear coats, hats, and gloves to stay warm.
3: Some kids like to build snowmen.
Find the prefix and the root word of "preview"
Prefix: pre-
Root Word: view
Find the root word and the suffix of the word "loveable"
Root word: love
Suffix: able
What is a caption? What does it do?
Information under a photograph. It tells more information about the picture.