Prefixes
Prefixes II
Killer Plagues
Reading Terms
Past Vocab.
100
Explain what the prefix dis- means.
not or opposite
100
Explain what the prefix un- or non- means.
not
100
The last workshop was about three separate but deadly diseases. What were the diseases?
-Smallpox -Ebola -Black Plague
100
Explain what a prediction is and how it's useful in reading.
A guess about what will happen next. It's helpful because it engages the reader in the text.
100
What does grim mean?
gloomy, harsh
200
Explain the prefix pre-
it means before
200
Explain the prefix re-.
it means back or again
200
True or false: There is no cure for ebola.
True: people have survived it, but there is not a vaccine YET. Scientists are currently working on a vaccine, but none have been proven yet.
200
Explain what a summary is. Why is is useful in reading?
a brief overview of the important information in a story.
200
Explain what trivial means. Give an example of something trivial.
trivial means unimportant. I got stuck behind a tractor causing me to be one minute late.
300
What does the prefix sub- mean? Use it to explain the meaning of the word submarine.
sub=under submarine - under water (usually an animal)
300
Explain what semi- means. Use it to explain the meaning of the word semicircle.
semi= half semicircle= half of a circle
300
Explain how the Bubonic Plague was spread? Why were so many people affected?
It was spread by the fleas on rats. So many people were affected because of the poor living conditions at the time of the outbreak. Also, people had no idea how it was spreading so they had no way of preparing.
300
What is main idea and detail? How do you go about identifying it in a text.
main idea= the most important point. What the article was mostly about detail= facts that support the main idea
300
Explain abate. Give an example of something that abates.
to lessen snow abates in the spring. leaves abate in the fall.
400
Explain what the prefix trans- means. Give an example of the prefix in a word and explain what the word means.
trans= across transplant= the movement of something across to something else.
400
Explain the prefix mis-. Give an example of a word that contains the prefix mis-, and explain the meaning of the word.
mis= wrong misspell= to spell wrong
400
Why is the U.S. storing enough smallpox vaccines for the entire population. In your opinion is this a good or poor choice?
They are storing enough vaccines for the entire population in case it ever returns, either naturally or through terrorism. STUDENT RESPONSES WILL VARY FOR NECT PORTION.
400
Explain what a subject and a predicate is (remember every sentence has both). Give an example sentence and identify the subject and predicate in the sentence.
subject= who or what sentence is about predicate=what the subject is doing The burly dog ran swiftly after the rabbit.
400
Explain what subtle means.
hard to detect or notice. The pumpkin pie had a subtle cinnamon flavor to it because my mom only added a pinch. The apple pie had an overwhelming cinnamon flavor because my mom added a cup!
500
Explain the prefix inter-. Give an example of a word containing the prefix, and explain the meaning of the word.
inter= between interstate= a highway that runs between states.
500
Explain the meaning of en- or em-. Give an example of a word containing one of the prefixes and explain the meaning of the word.
en= cause enable= cause to able
500
Explain how the plague and ebola are similar and different to one another.
500
Explain what SQ3R stands for. How is this process helpful in reading?
scan question read reread review
500
Explain what incredulous means. Give an example of a time you felt that way.
not willing to believe something. I was incredulous about my friend promising to pay me back because she never has before.
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