Clues in the Cold
Kevin thought that it was a great injustice that girls could wear earrings in the school while the boys could not.
What does the word "injustice" mean?
Definition: Something that is not right or fair.
Which one of these phrases has a positive connotation?
A strong reek.
vs.
A strong aroma.
A strong aroma.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time.
Where am I?
Candy Shop
Which part of a word contains the "main meaning"?
(prefixes, roots, or suffixes)
Roots
Why don't polar bears eat penguins?
Polar bears live in the north pole while penguins live in the south pole.
Unlike her older brother Jerome, who disregarded their parents' rules and stayed out all night, Kate obediently followed the curfew her parents set.
What does the word, "obediently" mean?
Which word(s) help determine the meaning?
Definition: Willing to obey commands, rules, or instructions from someone in authority.
Clue: Unlike her older brother Jerome, who disregarded their parents' rules and stayed out all night
Amelia has been a (valuable, costly) member of our organization this past year.
Choose the word with a more negative connotation.
Amelia has been a costly member of our organization this past year.
As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up!
Where am I?
Carwash
What is the prefix in "disagreeing"?
dis-
What unique snowy structure uses only body heat to stay warm, and can be over 100 degrees warmer inside than outside?
Igloos
As Tommy slowly walked home with the stolen money from the church, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.
What does the word "remorse" mean?
Which word(s) helped you determine the meaning?
Definition: Feelings of guilt.
Clue: Slowly walked home with the stolen money from the church.
Which one of these phrases has a negative connotation? Why?
Thoughtful response.
vs.
Calculated Response.
Calculated response - "calculated" usually means someone is being sneaky and/or trying to manipulate others.
My father did not like to wear his crown. He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation.
Who am I?
A princess
What is the suffix in "agreeable," and what does it mean?
-able; able to
Which natural phenomenon is more likely to be seen in the sky during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Some people think that my little brother is annoying because he asks so many questions, but I think that he just has an inquisitive nature.
What does the word "inquisitive" mean?
Which word(s) helped you determine the meaning?
Definition: Curious
Clue: He asks so many questions
Fill in appropriate words that have positive, neutral, or negative connotations compared to the words supplied.
Positive: Neutral: Negative:
_______ thrifty cheap
Frugal, economical, etc.
I liked walking next to the covered wagon more than riding in it with my sisters. If I got tired, sometimes my father would let me ride horseback behind him. In the evening, Pa, my brothers and I would sleep under the wagon, while Ma and my sisters slept in the wagon. I hoped we would reach the West soon.
Who am I?
A pioneer
What is the prefix, root, and suffix in the word "intercontinental"?
Prefix: inter-
Root: continent
Suffix: -al
True or false: There is no specific time zone at the North Pole.
True
General Kang was more than a brave commander. He was a good man, for he knew better than to rush into battle when there was still time for diplomacy.
What is the meaning of the word "diplomacy"?
The art and science of maintaining peaceful relationships between nations, groups, or individuals through negotiation and discussion.
Fill in appropriate words that have positive, neutral, or negative connotations compared to the words supplied.
Positive: Neutral: Negative:
determined assertive _________
Aggressive, pushy, overconfident
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
Why was Kyle distraught? What led to this situation?
He received a poor report card because he spent too much time playing video games instead of doing his homework.
Using the definitions for the given prefix, root, and suffix, what is the meaning of the word "submariner"?
sub- ; under
-marine- ; sea
-er ; one who
One who goes under the sea.
In which country is it traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan