Author's Purpose
Matthew Henson is most commonly known as the first African American to explore the Arctic. He and Robert Peary made several trips to the Arctic in hopes of discovering the North Pole. In 1909, Henson placed an American flag there, accomplishing his long awaited goal.
Inform
How are words arranged in a dictionary?
Alphabetical
Add -tion to this word and then give the meaning:
infect
infection- a disease cause by viruses or bacteria
Plants make sugar for food. They use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight energy. This process of making sugar is called photosynthesis.
Central Idea- This process of making sugar is called photosynthesis.
Word bank: confirm, mystery, contain, rare, determine, spread, exposed
ascend: descend as hold back:_______________
spread
Reading is the most important academic skill you can learn. Without reading, you would not be able to do any other academic subject. Even in math, you have to be able to read numbers in order to accurately calculate problems. Reading is also important in applying for jobs. In order to get a job, you must be able to read the application so that you can fill it out properly. These two reasons alone should show you the importance of reading.
Persuade
A dictionary will indicate whether a word is a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc. These are also known as what?
Parts of Speech
Add -tion to this word and then give the meaning:
organize
organization- a group that is formed for a particular purpose
Roller skates have three or four wheels in a line, one behind the other. This allows the skater to go faster and to do more tricks. This is how roller skates are set up.
Central Idea- How roller skates are set up.
Word bank: confirm, mystery, contain, rare, determine, spread, exposed
violin: instrument as unsolved crime: ____________
mystery
Last year, my family visited the zoo. Upon arriving, we headed straight to the penguin exhibit. When we got there, we saw a sign that read “Lost Penguin: If found, please call 202-633-4848.” A picture was displayed below the words. I knew what I had to do. As my family was walking toward the bears’ enclosure, I darted off to the cafe across the way. I snuck into the kitchen and looked for the refrigerator. No sign of the penguin there. I decided to look for a freezer, the kind that is large enough to store food for hundreds, even thousands, of people. When I found it, I was shocked by what I saw inside. I didn’t only find the missing penguin, but I also found several eggs that were almost ready to hatch. I sprinted back to my family; who was now observing the hippopotamuses. I told them everything, and together, we contacted the authorities at the zoo. A few days later, the zoo invited us back to watch the eggs hatch!
Entertain
Besides a definition, name two other things a dictionary provides.
pronunciation, parts of speech, language of origin, spelling, syllables
Add -tion to this word and then give the meaning:
inform
information- facts or details that tell me more about something
During the 1960s, Warhol began creating the paintings he is best known for today. Warhol loved pop culture and he decided to paint what he loved. Warhol painted large pictures of Coca-Cola bottles, Campbell’s soup cans, and dollar bills. He also painted pictures of celebrities.
Central Idea- During the 1960s, Warhol began creating the paintings he is best known for today
Word bank: confirm, mystery, contain, rare, determine, spread, exposed
party: invited as virus:_______________
exposed
Everyone should learn how to ride a bike. It is a good form of transportation. It can also be an enjoyable and healthy activity. It is something that can be done alone or with others. You can use a bike to compete in a race or go on a leisurely ride. Bike riding is fun for people of all ages.
Persuade
What is "in-teg-ri-tee" showing?
Pronunciation
Add -tion to this word and then give the meaning:
confirm
confirmation: proof that something is true
Wind speed is measured with a tool called an anemometer. Most anemometers have three or four cups. The faster the cups spin, the higher the wind speed. A wind vane shows the direction from which the wind is blowing. The pointer on the wind vane points into the wind. These are two tools that are used to measure wind.
Central Idea- Two tools that measure wind are anemometers and wind vanes.
Word bank: confirm, mystery, contain, rare, determine, spread, exposed
love letter: romantic as endangered animal: ________
rare
Charlie knew that he had waited until the last minute to do his report. As he quickly typed away on his computer, all of a sudden the power went out. He hadn’t saved his document. He just stared at the screen in disbelief as all his work disappeared. It wouldn’t have been so bad if he had saved it earlier, but he hadn’t. Charlie promised himself that this would never happen to him again.
Entertain
What is the word and important information of the word known as?
The entry
Add -tion to this word and then give the meaning:
protect
protection- something that keeps another thing safe from harm
Kangaroos live in groups known as mobs, troops, or courts. These groups can range in size from 10 to more than 100 kangaroos. Kangaroos make noise to communicate with others. For example, they thump their feet loudly to alert others of danger. This shows just how social kangaroos are!
Central Idea- Kangaroos are social animals.
Word bank: confirm, mystery, contain, rare, determine, spread, exposed
ponder: think as prove: _______________