Words, POV, Sentences, Theme, Central Idea
A root word is...
What is a word that stands alone - with no prefixes or suffixes?
Bonus- Give an example of a root word then add a prefix or suffix to it
These are: " "
What are quotation marks?
The Greek root aqua means
What is water?
What strategy can I use when writing?
RACE,
R-Restate
A-Answer
C-Cite evidence
E-Explain.
How an author feels about a topic.
What is author's point of view (perspective)?
Points still given: What is Author's Claim
If a text uses the words "he", "she", or "they" to tell a story.
- is it third-person or first-person?
What is third-person point of view?
Give an example of a verb
What is run, skip, walk, jump, etc?
The prefix bi- in bicycle means that a bicycle has ___ wheels.
What is two or 2?
If I get nervous right before the test begins..
What is close your eyes and take some big deep breaths?
Add a conjunction.
Brandon won a giant stuffed animal _____ a beach ball at the carnival.
What is and?
Identify the error in this sentence:
jamari likes to swim, ride bikes and read books
What is Jamari should be capitalized?
Jamari likes to swim, ride bikes, and read books.
The verb in the following sentence is?
Tony slithered quietly down the hallway.
What is slithered?
If the prefix -un means not, what does unavailable mean?
What is, not able to do something
When taking a test you should always
try your best
Which Text Structure is this passage:
The space shuttle Challenger took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 28, 1986. The crew members were all in their seats on the shuttle by 8:36 a.m. However, the day of the launch was very cold, and there was ice on the ground. A team had been sent to the launch area to inspect the icy conditions in the middle of the previous night. At 8:44 a.m., the crew decided that they needed to wait for the ice to melt before launching. Once the ice had melted, the shuttle finally launched. Unfortunately, the shuttle exploded only seconds after taking off due to an issue with a tank.
What is Chronological Order?
The theme of this paragraph?
Jordan was kicking a soccer ball in the house and broke her mom's expensive vase. The vase was shattered into a million pieces. She went to her mom and told her what she had done even though she knew she'd be punished.
What is honesty?
What is integrity?
Aubri assumed her mom washed her shirt because it was missing.
The word assumed means
What is suspected or guessed?
The text structure what put events in order is know as
What is sequence or chronological?
What are two things I can do if I don't know the answer or I'm unsure?
Process of elimination and take the best guess
Compare and Contrast Shane and Jackie
The ocean was a clear, sparkling blue, stretching as far as Shane could see. He tried to imagine what it would be like under the water.
Jackie helped him strap on his air tank. Shane didn't expect it to be so heavy and almost fell backward.
Steadying himself, he asked, "Are there turtles? I can't wait to see turtles."
"Just follow my lead," Jackie said, grinning. "I know all the good spots. I can't wait to show you!" she exclaimed.
Jackie is the experienced scuba diver.
Both Jackie and Shane were excited but unexperienced. They follow Jackie.
Details that help support a Central Idea are called____.
What are supporting details? / What is evidence?
A statement ends with what punctuation...
What is a period?
I was bending over backwards to please my new teacher. The idiom "bending over backwards" means
What is really trying hard to please?
What are two strategies can I use when taking a test?
Highlight the important information I need to know, and draw pictures in my mind (Vizualize).
Give as many examples of figurative language as possible (must be different types) and label each one.
-Each one is worth 100 points.
Unlimited choices.