Prefixes
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again
What does the suffix -ful mean?
Full of
How many paragraphs are in a standard 5-paragraph essay?
5
Who are the two main characters?
Max and Kevin
Is “city” common or proper?
Common
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not
What does the suffix -less mean?
Without
What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph?
Introduce topic and preview main ideas
What nickname does Kevin give himself and Max?
Freak the Mighty
Is “Florida” common or proper?
Proper
What does the word preview mean?
To view before
What part of speech does -ly usually create?
Adverb
What should each body paragraph focus on?
one main idea
What is Kevin physically known for?
He is small and has a physical disability
Identify the proper noun:
The students visited Disney World.
Disney World
What does the prefix mis- mean in the word misunderstand?
Wrong / Badly
What does the word achievement mean? (Identify the base word and suffix meaning.)
Achieve + -ment; -ment makes it a noun meaning the result of achieving
What should NOT be included in a conclusion?
New information
How does Kevin change Max throughout the story?
Builds his confidence, helps him learn, changes how he sees himself
Identify all nouns and label them:
Maria traveled to Texas in June.
Maria (P), Texas (P), June (P)
Break down the word disagree. What does the prefix mean and what does the word mean overall?
dis- = not; disagree = to not agree
Change the word care into:
1 adjective
1 adverb
1 noun
careful (adj)
carefully (adv)
carelessness (noun)
What is the difference between informative and opinion writing?
Informative explains; opinion argues or tries to convince
What is one major theme of Freak the Mighty?
Friendship, courage, identity, overcoming challenges
Correct the capitalization:
my brother james lives in ohio.
My brother James lives in Ohio.