Prefixes
Class Novel
Context Clues
Reading strategies
Evaluating Sources
100

a. What does prefix a, ab mean?  

b. What does ad mean?

a. away from

b. to, toward

100

Who is the author of "Educated: A Memoir"

Tara Westover

100

Having fulfilled his aspirations and goals of placing at the All States Track Championship, Robbie was ready to focus on the Nationals race.

desire to achieve

100

What is the strategy for determining the topic sentence of a paragraph you are reading?

1. Identify the topic of the paragraph, 2. Identify key words that signal a topic sentence, 3. Identify major details or examples the author uses, 4. Look past the first sentence because that might just be introductory writing

100

Why is how a source is funded important?

Because it can be biased and inaccurate; can advantage the company funding the information

200

a. What does prefix ante mean?

b. circum?

a. before

b. around

200

What is the religion of the author's family? 

Mormon

200

What is the formula or strategy for using context clues?

E.A.S.Y.

Example in the sentence

Antonym, opposite word in the sentence

Synonym, similar word in the sentence

Your logic, rely on what you already know to make sense of it

200

Name two topic sentence key words/ phrases

A number of steps

The disadvantages, The benefits of

A number of factors

A series of

200

Why is Wikipedia not a good source for college writing?

It is a public encyclopedia updated by anyone, so accuracy is never guaranteed.

300

a. What does the prefix con, co mean?

b. contra?

a. with, together

b. against 

300

Who is the brother that inspires Tara to go to school and appreciate music?

Tyler

300
Abraham Lincoln was known for his integrity because he is said to have walked miles to return a few cents he had overcharged a customer.

Honesty, honor, good character

300
What is the strategy for locating the main idea of a reading?

1. Identify the topic, 2. What is the author specifically saying about the topic? 3.  Add these two answers together into a sentence.

300

These are written by experts in a particular field of study, such as professors or medical doctors

scholarly journals/ articles

400

a. What does the prefix de mean?

b. di, dis?

a. down; off, away

b. apart, asunder, in two

400

Name two conflicts in the story.

Man vs Society: The father vs. "Satanic" government institutions; Mother working as an illegal midwife

Man vs. man:  Tara/ Tyler deciding to go to college despite her father having forbidden it.  Tara and Shaun's physical abuse

400

Jane's friends tell her she will never get a date because she is too reticent and shy.

shy, quiet, withdrawn

400

What is the SQ3R method?

Survey the reading for quick overview

Question what you have just browsed (why is this important? what does this mean? what do I already know about this?)

Read thoroughly with those questions in mind.  Recite by talking out loud about what you just read inbetween sections.  Review the material occasionally to help retain the information



400

Why are library databases good places to find sources for your college writing?

The databases contain credible sources and your search is not pre-determined by your internet browsing habits.

500

How do prefixes help you learn new vocabulary?

Prefixes enhance and change the meanings of words, so knowing them helps you break down a word into parts and figure out its meaning.

500

What is the tricky, gray area about "memoir" as opposed to simply "non-fiction"

It is based on fact, but also on memory; memory is always colored by someone's own perception and point of view.

500

The grandeur of nature is apparent in colorful sunrises and sunsets, mountain views, or beach scenery.

majesty, beauty, splendor

500

What are the benefits of annotating on the text or on paper as you read?

Keeps, and builds, your focus.

Helps you keep track of main ideas as you read for summarizing and study guide use.  

Helps you remember what you read.

Helps you in class for discussions and assignments.


500

How can the library database help you give proper citation in your paper?

There is a citation tool that will give you the style of citation your paper requires, like MLA or APA.