🔤 Prefix Power
What does the prefix over- mean?
👉 (Too much / above)
Who are the characters in a story?
👉 (The people or animals in the story)
Which point of view uses “I”?
👉 (First person)
Why do authors use describing words?
👉 (To help readers imagine)
What is a sentence?
👉 (A complete thought)
What does the prefix under- mean?
👉 (Too little / below)
What is the setting?
👉 (Where and when the story takes place)
Which point of view uses “he,” “she,” or “they”?
👉 (Third person)
What is imagery?
👉 (Words that help you picture something)
What joins sentences?
👉 (Conjunction)
What does overcook mean?
👉 (Cook too much)
What is the problem in a story called?
👉 (Conflict)
Who is telling the story in first person?
👉 (A character in the story)
Why might an author choose strong verbs?
👉 (To make writing more exciting/clear)
What is a compound sentence?
👉 (Two sentences joined)
Say a sentence using a word with over- and explain what it means.
👉 (Example: “I overfilled my cup. That means I put too much in.”)
Explain the difference between the beginning and ending of a story.
👉 (Students explain plot progression)
Explain how you know a story is told in first person.
👉 (Students reference pronouns like I, me, we)
“The author used describing words to help me ______ it in my mind.”
👉 (picture / imagine / see)
“I went home, ______ I did my homework.”
👉 (and)
Create your own word using under- and explain its meaning.
👉 (Example: “Underpaid means not paid enough.”)
Think about a story we read, Describe the story’s problem and solution using a complete example.
(Students must clearly explain both)
Switch this idea to first person: “She walked to the store.”
👉 (Example: “I walked to the store.” + explanation
Strong word choices can change how a reader ______.
👉 (feels)
“______ I was tired, I went to bed.”
👉 (Because / Since / When)