Language
Write an example of a word with a digraph
chair, shark, etc
What is a synonym for happy?
joyful, excited, cheerful, etc
syllabicate the word basket
bas-ket
What figurative language is this an example of? "The wind howled through the trees."
personification
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using like or as
Write a word that has a silent e and a long vowel sound
bike, cake, hope, etc
What three types of writing might you see on the ACAP?
Opinion, Narrative, Informative
What is the word "might" reversed?
time
Polar Bears have thick fur and a layer of fat to keep them warm in icy temperatures. The white fur helps them blend in with the snow, making it easier to hunt for food. They are strong swimmers and can travel long distances. What is the main idea of this passage?
a. Polar bears are good hunters
b. polar bears are built to survive the cold
c. Polar bears like to eat fish
B
Write an example of alliteration
Peter Piper picked pickled peppers
flower and flour are examples of what?
homophones
What is a conjunction?
FANBOYS, words that combine two simple sentences
syllabicate the word computer
com-pu-ter
Emma loves to read. She goes to the library every week and always carries a book.
Which word best describes Emma?
a. athletic
b. curious
c. bookworm
C
What words are used during a story that uses first person point of view?
I, we, us, etc
What is the word "laugh" in past tense?
laughed
What is the key word to use when writing a personal narrative?
I
Add /s/ after /o/ in the word tote
toast
Which text feature would help you find the chapter you are looking for?
Table of Contents
Sharks are mean and bite whereas dolphins are usually more friendly. However, they both swim in the ocean.
What text structure is this?
Compare and Contrast
What is a homophone? Give examples
Words that sound the same but have different meanings
Fix the sentence.
"I went to the park I played on the swings."
I went to the park, and I played on the swings.
syllabicate the word sharpen
sharp-en
Which text feature would help you understand the meaning of a word you don't know?
Glossary
What is an idiom?
An exaggeration