Word Study
What is a verb?
An action word
What does the word "Autobiography" mean?
A story someone writes about their own life.
What is the acronym for the coordinating conjugations?
FANBOYS: For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is non-fiction?
Real, factual stories. Always has evidence to back it up. NOT from the imagination.
True or false: cows have best friends.
True!
What does the root word "bio" mean?
Life
What does the word "Biome" mean?
A distinct area where animals and plants thrive.
What is a subtopic?
the details under a main idea.
What are some signs a website is bad for research?
It wants your money, you can edit it, etc.
Dentists often compare the strength of an animals tooth to a humans, what animal is it?
Shark
What is a concrete noun?
Something that can be experienced with the 5 senses.
What does the word "automate" mean?
Something that cane operate on its own.
What is the proper format structure for an information report?
Introduction, subtopics, conclusion
What is the standard number of subtopics in an informational report?
Four
How many miles of blood vessels do you have in your body?
About 60,000 miles
What does the suffix -ic mean?
relating to
What does the word "biodegrade" mean?
A breaking down of natural things
What is the difference between a complete sentence and an independent clause?
Nothing, both have a subject and a predicate. They both complete a thought.
Why do we ask questions before we start research?
Questions help to guide our research.
What was the original use for Ketchup?
Cold Medicine
What is a homophone?
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but is spelled differently and has a different meaning.
What does the word "autobiographical" mean? Be specific.
Turns a noun into a verb, means something that is about someones life.
What is the proper format for a complex sentence?
There isn't one! It just needs to have an independent clause, a subordinating conjunction, and a dependent clause :)
When writing nonfiction, we use an outline research method. Why?
It helps to breakdown information and make it easier to only state the most important details rather than putting it into a paragraph.
At what age did Frank Epperson invent the Popsicle?
Invented in 1905 by 11-year-old Frank Epperson who left soda outside.