Latin Roots
A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is called a
root word
Definition= provides details or characteristics of a topic; paints a mental picture
What term matches this definition?
description
Definition= hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
What term matches this definition?
context clues
Like a detective, you can use clues in the passage or sentence, plus your own knowledge, to make an____.
What word matches this definition?
inference
Definition=order of events that takes place in a story
What word matches this definition?
Plot
which root means=to send
mis, mit
Which text structure uses the key words/phrases:
first
next
during
before
after
then
last
finally
chronological
order and sequence
We will go for a ride soon. I can't wait. We will play a game soon. I can't wait. We will have ice cream soon. I can't wait! I want it IMMEDIATELY.
The context shows the word in ALL CAPS in the passage means:
A. right now
B. tomorrow
C. in a little while
A. right now
Jeff and Lewis were always playing checkers together. However, Jeff always seemed to lose. Jeff and Lewis played three games of checkers that day. Finally, on the third game, Jeff won. He then had a big smile on his face.
How did Jeff feel after the third game?
A. He felt happy.
B. He felt sad.
C. He felt angry.
A. He felt happy
Which part of the plot is this:
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Goldilocks. She went for a walk in the forest. Pretty soon, she cam upon a house. She knocked and, when no one answered, she walked right in.
Exposition
which root means=good, well, helpful
bene
Linux and Windows are both operating systems. Computers use them to run programs. Linux is totally free and open source, so users can improve or otherwise modify the source code. Windows is proprietary, so it costs money to use and users are prohibited from altering the source code.
compare and contrast
Chickens and ducks have ____. Birds have them too. Wings are made of them. Sometimes they have beautiful colors.
The context shows the word that best fits in the blank space is:
A. eggs
B. feet
C. feathers
C. feathers
Brenda decided to wear a sweater when she went out to play with Peggy. The two girls played all morning. By noon, the weather had become very warm. "Let's play ball," Brenda suggested. "OK. Let's go," Peggy agreed. "But first, I want to take off my sweater," Brenda said.
How did Brenda feel by noon?
A. She felt cold.
B. She felt hot.
C. She felt angry.
B. She felt hot.
Which plot element identifies what happens in the story and builds towards the climax?
rising action
If someone is a good person who offers help or donates money they are called a what? (HINT: root in the word is= bene)
benefactor
Identify the text structure:
Thousands of people die each year in car accidents involving drugs or alcohol. Lives could be saved if our town adopts a free public taxi service. By providing such a service, we could prevent intoxicated drivers from endangering themselves or others.
problem and solution
Monkeys do tricks and AMUSE people. Monkeys climb very fast. They blow horns. They dance and make funny noises. People laugh when they watch monkeys.
The context shows the word in ALL CAPS in the passage means:
A. make people laugh
B. make people cry
C. make people tired
A. make people laugh
What color does Faith like best?
A. She likes red best.
B. Blue is her favorite color.
C. Faith likes yellow the most.
C. Faith likes yellow the most.
If a character makes a major decision which creates a shift in the story where there is no going back, what plot element would this represent?
climax
What does it mean if my teacher tells me to omit a certain question from my test?
to leave out; to not do/send
Identify the text structure:
Eating cereal is easy. First, get out your materials. Next, pour your cereal in the bowl, add milk, and finally: enjoy.
order and sequence
At the circus the clowns were so tall! They were walking on STILTS. They looked so funny so high up in the air. I thought they would all fall.
The context shows the word in ALL CAPS in the passage means:
A. big shoes
B. tall sticks
C. short legs
B. tall sticks
Alan and Gordon were telling each other riddles. It was Alan's turn. "What red flowers are part of your body?" asked Alan. Gordon thought of some red flowers. "are they roses or carnations?" Gordon asked. "No," Alan laughed. "Give up?"
What was the answer to the riddle?
A. The answer was "roses".
B. "Tulips" was the answer.
C. The answer was "carrots."
B. "Tulips" was the answer.
If a character encounters an obstacle, what is this called?
conflict