Vocabulary
A prefix is a part of a word that is added to the ____________ of a word.
Beginning
What is ONE Point of View signal word?
Could, Would, or Should
Vampire bats are interesting animals. They are the largest species of bats. They are called "vampire" bats because they drink the blood of cows and other livestock. Vampire bats have not drank human blood yet, but who knows?
What is the MAIN IDEA of the text?
Vampire bats are interesting animals.
The prefix Un means....?
Not
Recycling is an important practice that all people in America should do.
What's the author's POV? What do they FEEL, or BELIEVE?
Recycling is important.
Vampire bats are interesting animals. They are the largest species of bats. They are called "vampire" bats because they drink the blood of cows and other livestock. Vampire bats have not drank human blood yet, but who knows?
What is a supporting detail about vampire bats? How do you know that vampire bats are interesting?
Any of the possible details:
They are the largest species of bats.
They drink the blood of cows and other livestock.
They have not drank human blood yet.
The prefix Pre means....?
To do before
People should avoid junk food whenever they can. It is very high in salt, sugar, and fat. It is bad for your health.
What is the author's POV? What are they trying to get you to believe?
Junk food is bad for your health.
A blizzard is a major weather event that occurs during winter and has many effects. Blizzards have very low and cold temperatures. They cause major amounts of snow to fall to the ground. Often, many schools are closed and it is dangerous to travel during blizzards.
What is the MAIN IDEA of this text?
A blizzard is a major winter weather event that has many effects.
The prefix Re means...?
To do again
Kids these days play too many video games. Kids become obsessed with different games and lose interest in getting outside and playing in the fresh air. This can cause health problems as they don't get enough exercise. Kids should stop playing so many video games and go outside more.
What is the author's POV? What do they believe?
Kids should stop playing so many video games and go outside more.
A blizzard is a major weather event that occurs during winter and has many effects. Blizzards have very low and cold temperatures. They cause major amounts of snow to fall to the ground. Often, many schools are closed and it is dangerous to travel during blizzards.
What detail supports the idea that blizzards have many effects?
Any of the following:
Blizzards close schools.
Blizzards make it dangerous to travel.
Blizzards create low and cold temperatures.
Blizzards cause major amounts of snow to fall to the ground.
Point of View is how an author _______ about a topic.
Feels
Too many people don't take care of their pets. Many times, they will buy a dog or cat and then not take care of it at home. Pets need food, water, exercise, and attention. If you can't do all of those things for your pet, then you should not get a pet.
What is the author's POV? What do they believe?
People should not buy pets unless they are going to take care of them.
The Titanic was a huge passenger ship that was supposed to be "unsinkable." In 1912, the Titanic crashed into an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean. Hundreds of passengers were unable to get off of the sinking ship and died.
What is the MAIN IDEA of this text?
The Titanic was a huge passenger ship that crashed into an iceberg and sank.