Affixes
Context Clues
Author's Purpose
Main Idea
Cause/Effect
100
The root of the word thoughtful
What is thought?
100
The rays from the sun shined *splendidly* through the bedroom window. What does the word splendidly mean?
What is gorgeous, dazzling, excellent?
100
The main reasons an author writes a story.
What is PIE'ED. To -Persuade -Inform -Entertain -Explain -Describe
100
Jamestown was an economic venture formed by the British. The colonists (and King James I) had high hopes that they would become wealthy and powerful and more important than Spain! Unfortunately they did not find any silver or gold in the new world and many people died of starvation and disease in the first few years! Eventually Jamestown became profitable but not in the way King James had thought or hoped. Jamestown was rich in natural resources that became raw materials and it was the perfect place to grow tobacco!
What is Jamestown eventually became successful but not in the way many hoped it would?
100
Tim forgot his math textbook, so he was unable to complete his homework. What is the cause?
What is Tim forgot his math book?
200
The prefix mis-, as in mistake, means
What is bad or to do something wrong?
200
We were so hungry that we didn't leave a single *particle* of the cookies on the plate. What does particle mean?
What is a piece or crumb?
200
Why did the author most likely write the story of the 3 Little Pigs? A. to tell an entertaining story B. to inform about pigs C. to persuade readers to build brick houses D. to warn readers about wolves
What is "to tell an entertaining story" A.
200
Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. They prefer to hunt by themselves rather than in large packs. Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle. Tigers try to remain out of sight and hearing of their enemies, especially humans; they prefer fleeing to fighting. They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos. Man-eating tigers are usually individuals who are too old or sick to capture wild animals. What details support the idea that Tigers are solitary animals?
What is "They prefer to hunt by themselves rather than in large packs. "?
200
Mike's 4x4 had a flat tire, so he couldn't go riding with his friends. What is the effect?
What is "Mike couldn't go riding with his friends?"
300
The suffix less-, as in sleepless, means
What is without?
300
When Fido had a juicy bone, a cozy place to lie, and me petting him, he was in *paradise*. What does paradise mean?
What is a place of extreme happiness?
300
Jill ran up the hill with Jack. She was carrying a pail. Jack tripped over a rock and caused Jill to tumble down the side of the hill. She broke her arm and refused to talk to Jack for three weeks. Jack decided to make her a cake one day. He wanted to apologize. Jill accepted the cake and they were best friends once again. What is the author's purpose?
What is to entertain the reader with a silly story about a fight?
300
Even money has a price tag. The price that you pay for money is called interest. When you borrow money from a bank, the bank charges you interest. You must pay back the money you borrowed plus the interest. Maybe you pay an extra 5 percent. Maybe you pay an extra 15 percent. That is how a bank makes money. It charges interest. What is this passage mainly about?
What is interest?
300
Jimmy stayed up late playing videogames. He beat the highest level and was ahead of all his friends. He was so tired the next morning he slept through his alarm. Since he didn't wake up on time he missed the bus and didn't get to eat breakfast. Mom came in yelling for him to wake up and hurry out the door. Jimmy was so late he had to go to school wearing his pjs. What were the effects of Jimmy playing video games?
What is ... -He beat the highest level and was ahead of friends -He slept through his alarm -He missed his bus -He didn't eat breakfast -He went to school in his PJs
400
The root "migr" like in the word migrate means
What is to move or travel?
400
My body was still *quivering* after my brother jumped out from behind the bush to scare me. What does quivering mean?
What is shaking?
400
The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw. The hind feet have 4 toes. The author's purpose is...
What is to inform the reader with a description about rabbits?
400
Miss Maddox addressed the class. She said, "The reason it is good to sit up straight is that it helps to keep you from distractions. Slouching is not good for your back, but it also sends your mind a message. It makes the mind feel as if it is time to rest and let our mind wander. Instead, we want to make it ready to learn."
What is "Why sitting up in class is so important?"
400
Kevin did not pay attention in class. He was talking while Mrs. Jensen was teaching. As a result he did not understand which person worked in which branch of government. He didn't like government anyways. He wanted to be a baseball player. He refused to study or complete his brain dump for homework and missed out on recess. Consequently he failed his Virginia Studies SOL test. What caused Kevin to fail his Virginia Studies SOL.
What is -Kevin talked in class and did not pay attention -He didn't complete his homework or study
500
Which word uses "er" in the same way as taller father mesmerize reuniter lazier
What is lazier?
500
The student tried to *assimilate* the information so that he could understand how satellites orbit in space. What does assimilate mean?
What is learn?
500
Brushing your teeth is very important. Some do not know the proper way to accomplish this task. First, you put a dime size amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush. Brush the top right side of your teeth, in a circular motion, all over the teeth. After 20 seconds, switch to the top left side of your teeth and repeat. Repeat four more times with the rest of your teeth. When done brushing, rinse your mouth clean with water. Make sure to clean the brush as well! You're finished! You now have beautiful, clean teeth. The author's purpose is to...
What is to explain how to brush your teeth?
500
Consider how many activities you do outside of school. Remember that school needs to be a priority. It's great to do extra things--as long as they don't rob you of needed energy for learning. If you feel like you are too busy, ask your parents if you can cut down to one or two favorite things. You may try one activity one semester (i.e. being in a play) and something different the next (playing a sport). We often feel we have to do everything at once at once, and that can wear us out! What is the main idea?
What is "school should be a priority"?
500
Lilly loved to read and listen to stories. She checked out all kinds of stories from the library. Lilly read them over and over again until she could recite them by heart from memory! Every night she would listen to grandpa's stories. He always had good ones to tell. After telling several a night he finally ran out of ones to tell before putting the kids to bed. The kids asked dad if he could tell them a bedtime story but he was too tired. Lilly's sister had a brilliant idea! Lilly could be the new storyteller! What caused Lilly to become the new family storyteller?
What is -Grandpa ran out of stories -Lilly read and knew several stories from the library -Dad was too tired to tell stories -Her siblings couldn't sleep without stories
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