Roots and Affixes
The word "copilot" means a second pilot in an aircraft. What can we conclude about the meaning of the prefix "co"?
It means "with, together, or secondary to."
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?
a. entertain b. persuade c. inform
ENTERTAIN
What are the parts of a good summary for Fiction texts?
Beginning, Middle, End
The word autograph means "sign your own name."
The word automatic means "something that works on its own."
The word automobile means "something that moves on its own."
What can we conclude about the meaning of the prefix "auto"?
It means "on its own" or "by itself."
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?
a. entertain b. persuade c. inform
persuade the reader
The main idea of a story can sometimes include a theme. Theme is...
The message or lesson the author wants the reader to understand.
IN, IM, NON, UN, IR, IL, A, AN
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.
What is the author's purpose?
a. entertain b. persuade c. inform
inform
What is the MOST IMPORTANT part of good summary from a Non-Fiction text?
a. At least three details from the article
b. the title of the article
c. the main idea or claim from the article
The main idea or claim
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.
What is the author's purpose?
a. entertain b. persuade c. inform
What is to inform the reader?
Give me a short summary of Midsummer Night's Dream.
Mrs. Hudson will judge this.
What is an idiom?
A figure of speech where the meaning of the words do not accurately explain what is occurring.
Which of these words is a synonym for PERSUADE? Choose all that apply.
Convince
Explain
Amuse
Argue
Infer
Argue, Convince
Explain a strategy you can use to correctly answer a summary question on STAAR.
Answers will vary.