Root Words
Storytelling Trees
Sailing to New Horizons
Vocabulary
Test Strategies
100
Name three words that use the root; man/manu meaning hand.
Manicure, Manual, Manuscript, Manager
100
Which sentence from the selection is best supported by the photographs?
Shapes of bears, wolves, whales, eagles, and other wild creatures were carved into soft tree trunks.
100
The message conveyed by the photographs is that--
Students are engaged in learning on school boats.
100
Name 3 of the 5 definitions of the word "describe."
- to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of
- to pronounce, as by a designating term, phrase, or the like; label
- to indicate; be a sign of; denote
- to represent or delineate by a picture or figure.
- Geometry. to draw or trace the outline of
100
The first thing you do once I say, "You may now begin."
Raise your hand to ask for a sheet of paper.
200
The definitions of each word has to do with hand.
Manual, Manuscript, Manicure
a handbook of rules
a handwritten piece of text
a treatment of the hands and nails
200
The author organizes paragraph 9 in a compare-and-contrast pattern to illustrate —
the way that modern machinery has made raising a totem pole easier
200
The reader conclude that Rezwan believes that —
developing technology skills is a necessity in today’s world
200
Find at least two synonyms for the word "destruction."
annihilation,carnage,elimination,eradication,extermination,extinction,loss,massacre,murder,ruin,slaughter
200
The two materials or supplies you must ASK for.
Scratch paper and a dictionary.
300
Use manuscript and manicure in two complete sentences.
TBD
300
What conclusion can the reader make about the Tlingit totem poles?
The process of carving totem poles has changed over time.
300
As used in paragraph 2, what does the word periodic mean?
reguarly occurring
300
In paragraph 9, the word weary means-- (Storytelling Trees)
tired
300
I didn't understand what I read, so now I need to go back and...
Reread the text or question.
400
What are the definitions of the words describe, scribble, and prescription?
To write or draw to share characteristics.
Write without thought or randomly
A written note for medicine
400
The author uses questions in paragraph 4 and paragraph 11 as a way to --
establish a connection between the reader’s experiences and totem poles
400
Which sentence from the article best supports the claim that Rezwan’s boats have successfully addressed a problem in Bangladesh?
In all, these boats help educate close to 90,000 families in Bangladesh.
400
Which definition best fits the way the word strong is used in paragraph 1? (Storytelling Trees)
Definition 2
400
An SCR comprises of _________ parts. An _______ and two pieces of _____________.
2, answer, text evidence.
500
Use the words jury, prescription, and manual in one complete sentence.
TBD.
500
The language the author uses in paragraph 10 emphasizes —
the emotional responses people have toward the totem poles
500
This quotation shows that--
Rewan's efforts have improved educational conditions for future generations.
500
Use the word, "reflection" in its' two contexts and two complete sentences.
Reflection with a mirror.
Reflection to think over one's actions and thoughts.
500
The 4 steps to answer a test question.
1. Read the text and annotate.
2. Read the question and highlight key words.
3. Read the answer choices and eliminate incorrect answers.
4. Select the correct answer.