Roots and Affixes
The word "copilot" means a second pilot in an aircraft. What does the prefix "co" mean?
With or together
The purpose an author or poet writes something is to ______, _______, or ________ an audience.
inform, explain or persuade
What would be the main idea of a manual for an electronic device?
To teach you how to use it.
Luke, a shepherd, circles the flock and scans for danger. This sentence shows that Luke is a) confused b) happy c) cautious d) impatient
C, cautious
Poets use many different techniques. Rhyme Scheme is one of them. This is the...
Pattern of rhyme in the poem (AA, BB, ABA etc)
The word autograph has the greek root "graph". Graph means...
write or draw
Cookies are a necessary food item in your life. First, they taste amazing, like sweet nectar that warms your tummy. Second, they come in all kinds of flavors. Even if you are a picky eater, there is surely a type of cookie that will please you. Finally, cookies make you happy. If you decide not to eat cookies, you will be miserable and cranky for the rest of your life. Eat them now! What is the author's purpose?
To persuade the reader
The main idea of a story can sometimes have a theme. Theme means...
The moral of a story
In the story, there can be many types of conflict in the rising action and climax; list the 4 main types of conflict.
man vs man
man vs self
man vs society (technology)
man vs nature
Why does an author choose to use sensory words in fictional stories?
To help the reader create a picture in their head and use their senses to connect to the story (imagery)
Most songs have an interlude. This is a piece of music that connects a verse to the chorus. If "lude" means "tune", then "inter" means...
Between or in the middle of
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...
To explain to or inform the reader
How are you going to write the main idea on the side of the reading passages on the STAAR Test?
By grouping paragraphs together and writing the main idea in five words or less
As a reader, it is important to pay attention to the way a character develops in a story... we can do this through _____ and ______ characterization.
direct and indirect
Figurative Language can be used in any type of writing. Similes are especially fun. Give me an example of a simile.
_______ is like _______.
The suffix -ment means "time". Knowing this information, what does "merriment" mean?
A merry time, happy time, or a time when you are feeling merry
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...
To inform the reader
What is the main idea of taking the STAAR Test?
To test how much you have learned in 7th grade Language Arts class and/or to test your reading comprehension
Define and give at least 3 examples of indirect characterization.
When an author gives an idea of who the character is (their personality) through clues that are not obvious.
EXAMPLES: their actions, what they say and how they say it, their thoughts
word choice and setting
The first Transcontinental Railroad was built in 1869. The railroad spanned the entire U.S. from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Trans- means...
Across or beyond
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?
STAAR Question: Paragraph 8 mainly focuses on -
What skill are you being asked to use for this question?
Main idea
A lot of the time, we can also figure out a character based on the conflict in the story. EXAMPLE: A survivor must decide whether to attack the zombie or run away. What conflict is being shown in this example?
Man vs Self (internal struggle in the character)
Foreshadowing is when the author...
Gives you clues about what to expect in the rest of the story