🧙♂️Word Wizardry✨
What does the prefix “mid-” mean in the word midterm?
Middle.
Which is a possessive pronoun: her, he, or she?
Her.
Which genre tells a story that could really happen and focuses on everyday characters and problems?
Realistic Fiction
Lena checked the clock again. She tapped her foot and stared at the door. Her mom had promised to be home by now. She glanced at her phone, still no messages. The sky outside was turning dark. Lena pulled the blanket tighter around her shoulders.
What can you infer about how Lena is feeling?
Lena is feeling anxious or worried because her mom is late and she’s alone.
Rewrite this sentence correctly:
Raya said we should bake a cake for Sams birthday.
Raya said, “We should bake a cake for Sam’s birthday.”
What is the meaning of the word “reconsider”? Break it down into its prefix and base word.
“Re-” means again, and “consider” means to think about. So “reconsider” means to think about something again.
Which of these is a subordinating conjunction?
A) and B) but C) before
C) before
Name one feature that makes it science fiction different from fantasy.
Science Fiction.
Unlike fantasy, science fiction is based on scientific ideas or technology that could possibly happen one day, while fantasy includes magic and impossible events.
Recycling bins were added to every classroom. The principal made announcements about turning off lights and not wasting water. Students created posters reminding others to reuse paper and bring reusable bottles. At the monthly assembly, students were recognized for “green” behavior.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The school is working hard to become more environmentally friendly.
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
“The team of players (is/are) practicing on the field.”
“is” because “team” is singular.
Add “-ize” to popular. What does the new word mean?
Popularize = to make popular
Choose the sentence with present perfect tense:
A) We walked home.
B) We have walked home.
B) We have walked home.
What are the features of historical fiction?
Real historical events/time periods, fictional characters, realistic dialogue, and accurate details from the past.
Dante and his brother used to argue all the time. One day, they accidentally broke their mom’s favorite vase and blamed each other. After seeing how upset she was, they decided to admit the truth together. From then on, they worked as a team.
What is a possible themes of this story?
Telling the truth is important. / Working together makes things better.
Combine the two sentences into one using a subordinating conjunction NOT Coordinating:
I finished my homework. I watched TV.
Because I finished my homework, I watched TV.
I watched TV after I finished my homework.
When I finished my homework, I watched TV.
I watched TV once I finished my homework.
I watched TV as soon as I finished my homework.
Since I finished my homework, I watched TV.
The prefix anti- means “against.” Use the word antibiotics in a sentence and explain its meaning using the prefix.
The doctor gave me antibiotics to fight the infection.” Antibiotics are substances that work against bacteria.
What type of conjunction is italicized?
I wanted pizza, but my friend wanted tacos.
A. Coordinating
B. Subordinating
A: Coordinating
What are the features of drama (or a play)?
Dialogue, stage directions, scenes or acts, and characters speaking without a narrator.
Eli finished his presentation and sat down quietly. He didn’t smile or look at the audience. His hands were still shaking a little. His teacher gave him a thumbs-up, but Eli stared at the floor. “I just wanted to get it over with,” he whispered to his friend.
What can you infer about how Eli feels, and what evidence supports your answer?
Eli felt nervous or uncomfortable about presenting. The evidence: he was shaking, avoided eye contact, and wanted to be done.
Correct the punctuation:
To make the cake batter, we will need eggs, which are in the refrigerator, flour, which is in the cabinet, and butter, which is softening on the table.
To make the cake batter, we will need eggs, which are in the refrigerator; flour, which is in the cabinet; and butter, which is softening on the table.
What is the schwa letter and sound in independent?
The second “e” in “de” (ə sound).
What punctuation is used for a book title when writing by hand?
Underline
What genre is ONLY told from 3rd person point of view?
Informational Text.
Because it presents objective facts and explanations, it’s almost always written in third person to stay formal, unbiased, and focused on the topic, not the writer or reader.
Scientists have discovered a way to grow vegetables without soil. Instead, the plants grow in a nutrient-rich water solution in special greenhouses. This process uses less land and water than traditional farming. As cities grow and farmland becomes scarce, more people are exploring this new method of growing food.
What is the main idea of this paragraph, and what can you infer about why this method might be important in the future?
Main idea: A new method of growing vegetables without soil is being used as an alternative to traditional farming.
Inference: This method may become necessary in the future as cities grow and traditional farmland becomes limited.
Correct the punctuation in this sentence:
“Did you see the movie The Lion King last night”
Add question mark and underline (italicized when typed) the title:
“Did you see the movie The Lion King last night?”