Word Parts
Where is a prefix located on a word?
Beginning
Which word matches the definition to change in order to fit a new situation?
a.) adapt
b.) access
c.) abandon
a.) adapt
In a book title or movie, which words do you capitalize?
The most important words. You do not capitalize words like a or the.
True or False: You do not have to read everything on the paper
False, you are expected to read everything including titles, subtitles, and background information.
What does the word setting mean?
Setting is where the story takes place.
Where is a root word located at on a word?
The middle
Which word matches the definition? Relating to citizenship or to a city
a.) boycott
b.) civic
c.) fuse
b.) civic
Where in a passage do you look to find the Central Idea?
Usually in the beginning and end
What are the 'titles' called located above a paragraph
Sub-title or Heading
True
Does every word include a prefix, root word, and suffix?
No
What is the meaning of the word: Absence
The state of being away from a person or place.
In an informational passage, how many paragraphs will you need in your essay?
5 paragraphs
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of this word: People have used enhanced technology in their everyday lives.
Improved, Intensify
How many words need to be capitalized in this sentence? tom and justin went to see uncle jimmie on saturday
5-Tom, Justin, Uncle, Jimmie, Saturday
What is the meaning of the prefix un-?
Not, or opposite. Usually to make something negative.
Which word matches the definition? To tell in detail
a.)recount
b.)dissent
c.)discretion
a.)recount
In a narrative writing task, what are the TWO things the prompt will ask you to do?
Continue the story, or change the point of view
When someone says to "visualize" while you read, what does that mean?
To picture what the author or main character is going through or thinking.
What is another word for the THEME of a story?
The message or what the author wants the reader to learn from it.
What is the meaning of the prefix de- or dis-?
The opposite of, or not
Identify the prefix, root word, and suffix of the word:
Disorganized
Dis- prefix, Organize- root word, and ed- suffix
Should long books be italicized?
Yes, only long books though (ex:Out of the Dust, Hatchet)
What is an onomatopoeia used for?
To show exaggeration, mostly used in comics or pictures.
Which of these is NOT a command?
A. Help me.
B. Can you come over at 5?
C. Hurry up!
B-Can you come over at 5?