Prefix/Suffix
What does the word disagree mean?
A. To agree again
B. To agree before
C. To not agree
D. To agree completely
Which feature would you expect to find in a haiku?
A. Five lines with a rhyme scheme
B. Three lines following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern
C. Several paragraphs with characters
D. No structure at all
he School Garden
Maya noticed an empty, messy lot behind her school and imagined a garden there. She convinced her classmates, teachers, and families to help. Together, they cleaned the lot, planted seeds, and cared for the plants. By spring, the empty space was filled with vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Maya realized that her idea had done more than create a garden—it had brought her school community together.
What's the setting of the story?
The school garden
The puppy was famished after playing outside all afternoon, so it quickly ate its entire bowl of food.
What does famished most likely mean?
A. Very tired
B. Very hungry
C. Very excited
D. Very thirsty
A student reads an article about how recycling helps protect the environment. Is the author's purpose most likely to inform, persuade, or entertain?
Inform
Which word contains a prefix meaning again?
A. Careless
B. Reread
C. Helpful
D. Teacher
Name the figurative language.
The angry wind screamed as it raced through the trees.
Personification
An author writes an advertisement encouraging people to visit a new amusement park. What is the author's purpose?
To persuade
Liam was reluctant to get on the roller coaster. He was nervous and kept asking if he really had to ride.
What does reluctant mean?
A. Excited to do something
B. Unwilling or hesitant to do something
C. Unable to do something
D. Proud of something
What is the theme of a story about a child who keeps practicing until she finally learns to ride a bike?
Never give up / Practice and perseverance can lead to success.
What is a suffix?
A word part added to the end of a word.
Identify the figurative language.
I have told you a million times to watch for cars as you cross the street.
Hyperbole
The School Garden
Maya noticed an empty, messy lot behind her school and imagined a garden there. She convinced her classmates, teachers, and families to help. Together, they cleaned the lot, planted seeds, and cared for the plants. By spring, the empty space was filled with vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Maya realized that her idea had done more than create a garden—it had brought her school community together.
What's the conflict of the story?
Maya noticed an empty, messy lot behind her school and imagined a garden there.
The students were ecstatic when their teacher announced that there would be no homework. They jumped up and cheered.
What does ecstatic mean?
A. Extremely happy
B. Very confused
C. Extremely tired
D. Slightly worried
What does the word preview mean?
To view or see before.
Which word has BOTH a prefix and a suffix?
A. Jump
B. Jumping
C. Unhelpful
D. Teacher
A. Jump
B. Jumping
C. Unhelpful
D. Teacher
Poetry that uses rhyming words in a planned pattern. The words in this type of poetry have the same or similar ending sound.
Rhyme Verse
The School Garden
Maya noticed an empty, messy lot behind her school and imagined a garden there. She convinced her classmates, teachers, and families to help. Together, they cleaned the lot, planted seeds, and cared for the plants. By spring, the empty space was filled with vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Maya realized that her idea had done more than create a garden—it had brought her school community together.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To explain how to grow vegetables
B. To entertain readers with a story about teamwork
C. To persuade readers to start a garden
D. To describe different plants
Maya was parched after running several miles. She immediately grabbed a bottle of water.
What does parched mean?
A. Very hungry
B. Very cold
C. Very thirsty
D. Very tired
Identify ALL the figurative language in this sentence:
The angry wind screamed as it raced through the trees.
Personification
What does the word teacher mean?
A. Someone who teaches
B. Teaching again
C. Without teaching
D. Full of teaching
A. Someone who teaches
B. Teaching again
C. Without teaching
D. Full of teaching
Which poem is most likely free verse?
A.
Morning sun is bright
Birds are singing in the trees
Flowers start to bloom
B.
There once was a girl from the bay
Who danced in the rain every day
She twirled with delight
From morning to night
Then skipped happily away
C.
The clouds move slowly
Across the quiet afternoon
I watch them drift by
While sitting underneath the tree
D.
Red fox
Runs through the grass
Chasing the wind
The School Garden
Maya noticed an empty, messy lot behind her school and imagined a garden there. She convinced her classmates, teachers, and families to help. Together, they cleaned the lot, planted seeds, and cared for the plants. By spring, the empty space was filled with vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Maya realized that her idea had done more than create a garden—it had brought her school community together.
What is the author’s perspective about Maya?
A. Negative
B. Supportive
C. Uninterested
D. Confused
The old house was dilapidated. Its windows were broken, the roof was damaged, and the walls were falling apart.
What does dilapidated most likely mean?
A. Beautiful and new
B. Large and comfortable
C. Old and in poor condition
D. Small and crowded
Fix the dialogue:
i am so excited said jayla
"I am so excited!" said Jayla.