Prefixes
Based on your knowledge of the prefix RE, what does it mean to RECREATE something?
To make (or create) again. (RE means AGAIN)
Based on your knowledge of the suffix LESS, what does it mean for something to be HOPELESS?
Without hope. (LESS means WITHOUT)
Bein sick is not fun. A cold can give you a sore throat and a runny nose. Sometimes you may cough or wheeze. A cold can be worse in the evening when you go to bed. It can even keep you up all night. This makes you feel fuzzy and weary in the morning.
What is the main idea?
a. Colds can keep you up at night.
b. Being sick is really unpleasant and can cause a lot of issues.
c. You can't sleep at all when you have a cold.
d. A cold can give you a sore throat and a runny nose.
B. Being sick is really unpleasant and can cause a lot of issues.
The people in the story.
Rover was a very friendly dog who loved to joke and laugh with his friends on the farm.
Why did the author write this passage?
a. to inform
b. to entertain
c. to persuade
b. to entertain
Based on your knowledge of the prefix UN, what does it mean for something to be UNREAL?
Not real. (UN means NOT or OPPOSITE)
Based on your knowledge of the suffix OUS, what does it mean for something to be joyous?
Full of joy. (OUS means FULL OF)
People do different things to get rid of a cold. Some people drink hot water or tea with honey. Others breathe steamy air from a humidifier to feel better. They may even see a doctor or other healer. Most of the time, rest is the best way to get rid of a cold.
What is the main idea?
a. People should always see a doctor when they have a cold.
b. People do different things to get rid of a cold.
c. People drink tea with honey when they are sick.
d. If you are sick, you need to buy a humidifier.
b. People do different things to get rid of a cold.
What is the SETTING of a story?
Where and when the story takes place
The development of a reliable steam engine in the late 1700s sparked the Industrial Revolution.
What is the author's purpose?
a. to inform
b. to entertain
c. to persuade
a. to inform
Based on your knowledge of the prefix IN, what does it mean for something to be INCOMPLETE?
Not complete. (IN means NOT)
Based on your knowledge of the suffix IBLE, what does it mean for something to be REVERSIBLE?
Able to be reversed or turned over. (IBLE means ABLE TO BE)
How many stars can you spy in the sky at night? The best time to see stars is when there is no moon in the sky. This is when it is very dark out. Even the tiniest sliver of the moon can change what you see in the sky at night.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. The best time to look for stars is when there is no moon and it is very dark.
b. The moon helps you to see the stars in the sky.
c. You can see a lot of stars in the sky at night when the sun goes down.
d. The moon changes what we see in the sky.
What is the CONFLICT in a story?
The problem or issue in the story.
Erosion happens when rain, wind, and other weather events cause rocks or soil to move; it can cause problems for farmers.
What is the author's purpose?
a. to inform
b. to entertain
c. to persuade
a. to inform
Based on your knowledge of the prefix OVER, what does it mean to OVERCOOK something?
To cook too much. (OVER means TOO MUCH)
Based on your knowledge of the suffix AL, what does it mean for something to be MAGICAL?
Like or related to magic. (AL means LIKE or PERTAINING TO)
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. You cannot see stars in the city.
b. You have to climb a hill in order to see the most stars.
c. Tall mountains are the best places to look at the stars.
d. Being in darker areas helps you to see more stars.
d. Being in darker areas helps you to see more stars.
What is the RESOLUTION in a story?
The way the problem is solved in the story.
You should never tell a lie. Abraham Lincoln is known for being truthful, and he is an excellent role model.
What is the author's purpose?
a. to inform
b. to entertain
c. to persuade
c. to persuade
Based on your knowledge of the prefix DIS, what does it mean for someone to be DISHONEST?
Not honest. (DIS means NOT or NONE)
Based on your knowledge of the suffix ATION, what does COLLABORATION mean?
The act of working with others. (ATION means ACT or PROCESS)
House flies can be real pests. They can also carry germs. Like other insects, all flies have six legs. Each leg ends in a claw that helps all kinds of flies hold on to walls and ceilings. But a house fly also has something else. Each of its claws ends in a little pad that get flat when the house fly walks on something smooth. These pads give off a sticky liquid like glue.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. House flies are pests.
b. House flies carry germs.
c. House flies have sticky glue pads on their feet.
d. House flies have features that help them walk on ceilings.
d. House flies have features that help them walk on ceilings.
What is the THEME of a story?
The message or lesson that you learn from the story.
In the year 3659, the first alien spacecraft landed on Earth. After that, human beings were wiped from existence and aliens ruled the planet.
What is the author's purpose?
a. to inform
b. to entertain
c. to persuade
b. to entertain