Vocabulary
What is the definition of a colony?
A group of people or animals
What is the definition of the word: chronological
In time order
What is the text feature that is on the first page of a text and the first thing that you read?
Title
Make an inference about this scenario:
A group of friends is playing tag. One of the friends falls down. Typically, we infer that...
This person might be hurt
Which Greek root means Earth?
A - Geo
B - Bio
C - Astro
A - Geo
What is the definition of a rover?
Vehicles used to explore a planet's surface
What is the definition of the word: geology
The study of the Earth
What is a text feature that splits up a text into sections to organize information?
Headings and subheadings
Make an inference about this scenario:
A student goes outside to get a jacket. You can infer that...
The student is cold
Which Greek root means space?
A - Bio
B - Geo
C - Astro
C - Astro
What is the definition of a sensor?
Devices that detect changes in light, moisture, or other physical conditions
What is the definition of the word: biology
The study of life
What are text features that provide a visual to aid in the understanding of the text?
Photos, images, illustrations, maps, charts
Make an inference about the scenario: A student walks in yawning and puts their head down on their desk. You can infer that...
The student did not sleep well/the student is tired
Which Greek root means 'to measure'?
A - Pro
B - Chron
C - Meter
C - Meter
What is the definition of a microbe?
The smallest living things
What is the definition of the word: astrology
The study of space
What is a text feature that is included under an image, chart, or map that describes what is being viewed?
Caption
Make an inference about the scenario:
Mr. Nelsen comes into the classroom with an upset look on his face and math tests in his hands. You can infer that...
The class did not do well on the math test.
Which Greek root means light?
A - Auto
B - Photo
C - Chron
B - Photo
What is the definition of radiation?
Dangerous energy rays that cannot be seen
What is the definition of the word: astrobiologist
The study of life in space
What is a text feature that is added to provide more information and sometimes fun facts about the topic you are reading about?
Sidebar
What is the equation for creating an inference?
_____ + _______ = Inference
What we see or read (evidence) + prior knowledge/what we already know = Inference
Which Greek root means 'the study of'?
A - Pro
B - Logy
C - Chron
B - Logy