Prefixes
pre- means...
What is before?
Does a suffix come before or after the root word?
After
Molly got a brand new puppy from the pound. She named him Max. Molly's parents told her she could have a dog if she took care of it. She fed him each day, brushed him and played with him. One day, Molly left the gate open and Max got lost.
What is the theme?
Be responsible.
Diaries, journals, speeches and letters are examples of which type of account?
Firsthand account
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.It is on the Niagra River about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border.The American Falls is 167 feet high.On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America
re- means...
What is to do again?
-less means...
Example: I walked outside shoeless.
What is without?
Jack looked at Ethan and he knew his family was well off. From the expensive tennis shoes he wore to the fancy car his mom picked him up in, Jason could tell that Ethan's family never had to hear "Sorry, it's too expensive" or "We can't afford that right now." Jack wished he could have the kinds of things Ethan had but he knew it would never happen.
Jealousy
Second hand accounts are written in (first or third) person.
What key words do you look for?
Third
He, she, they, them, their names
Kangaroos protect themselves in many ways. If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others.A new born joey is only the size of your thumb.
What is the supporting detail?
they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others
Based on what you know about the prefix dis-, what does disagree mean?
What is not agree?
Based on what you know about the -able, what does the word comfortable mean?
What is able to be comforted
As Alice walked down the sidewalk, she noticed Ryan dropped a twenty dollar bill. As he continued walking, Alice bent down and picked it up. She imagined all of the things she could buy but she knew how Ryan would feel when he found the money was missing. Alice returned the money to Ryan.
Honesty
Text books, biographies, newspapers are examples of what kind of account?
Secondhand account
Kangaroos are mostly night time creatures. Kangaroos have a long powerful tail.They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
Based on what you know about the prefix dis-, what does the word dissatisfied mean?
What is not satisfied or not happy with the result?
Read the sentence and determine the of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix and the meaning. "The teacher was very helpful when her students asked questions."
helful
full of help
From the time Alexis was 8 years old, she dreamed of being a dentist. She decided to study Science like never before. After high school. she went to college then to dental school. She studied many nights and always skipped fun things if she had a test the next day. Finally, she became a dentist.
Hard work pays off
determination
First hand accounts are written in (first or third) person.
What keywords do you look for?
First
I, we, us, ours
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State.Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles.What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's
Based on what you know about the prefix in-, what does the word incapable mean?
What is not capable or not able to complete the task?
Based on what you know about the suffix -less, what does the word fearless mean?
What is without fear or afraid?
Mark was the new kid at school and he kept to himself. He was born with a large birthmark on his face that made him feel self-conscious. Tyler was in Mark's class. He noticed Mark's birthmark but also noticed Mark never played at recess, he always sat by himself. Tyler decided to invite him to join him and his friends in a basketball game.
Which sentence is firsthand account and which is a secondhand account? How do you know?
1. My mom is taking Josh and Ann to the store. They will be back to our house soon.
2. At the grocery store, the line had 22 people. They all waited in line for over an hour!
1-firsthand
2- secondhand
Kangaroos usually have only one baby at a time.Kangaroo babies are called joeys. Kangaroos eat grass and leaves.
Which sentence does not match the main idea?
Kangaroos eat grass and leaves.