Unit 1 Vocabulary & Skills
What does the prefix “re-” mean? Give an example.
“re-” = again (replay, rewrite).
What is a synonym for "shuddered"?
shivered, trembled, quivered, shook, etc.
What does P.O.V. stand for?
Point of View
Define “central idea.”
Central idea: one-sentence statement summarizing main point with support.
What is an antonym for "superb"?
bad, inferior, poor, awful, terrible, etc.
Read this sentence: “The explorers navigated the treacherous path.”
What does “treacherous” mean in this sentence?
“treacherous” = dangerous
Read the sentence.
"I am on one of the committees to plan our class trip."
What does committees mean?
"Committees" = groups of people chosen to do certain work
What are “context clues”?
Context clues = nearby words that help define a word. (ex: definition, synonym/antonym, example, appositive)
What does it mean to “infer”?
Infer = use clues + background knowledge
Identify the author’s purpose of the short passage?
(inform, persuade, entertain)
Sharks are ancient creatures. They have ruled the oceans for the last 400 million years. You can find sharks in every ocean in the world. There are more than 500 known species of sharks in the world. Sharks are made of a flexible material called cartilage, the same material that makes up your ears.
Inform
Define foe.
"foe" = enemy
Define the comprehension skill “theme”.
Theme: central message or lesson (example: friendship, bravery).
What are "remnants"?
Remnants are small pieces or parts of something that are left over.
What is a synonym for "sauntered"?
strolled, wandered, walked slowly, etc.
What is a homograph? Give one example.
Homographs are words that have the same spelling but different meaning.
Example: lead (to guide) vs. lead (a metal)
A counterpoint is __________________.
an opposing, or disagreeing, point of view
What type of figurative language is used in the following phrase?
"as quiet as a mouse"
Simile
Ex: you go to homework club, you get an email home, no Friday fun, etc.
How do to summarize a passage/story/chapter, etc.?
Identify major events, details, keep sequence and main idea.
What is the meaning of the idiom "cost an arm and a leg"?
It was very expensive.
Identify the author’s point of view in the passage (first person, second person, third person)
"The boy decided to go to the store after school. He was hungry for some snacks. Along the way he saw some of his friends playing soccer in the field."
Third Person
What type of figurative language is used in the following phrase?
"The mind is a sponge."
Metaphor
What does the Greek root "astro" mean?
"astro" = star
How is an exaggeration like a lie?
You are making something seem more than it really is
How can you use the vocabulary words "disdain" and "stunned" in a single sentence?
Ex: I was stunned at how the girl showed so much disdain for vegetables.