Prefixes
Nonfiction text features
Theme
Vocabulary
Story Elements
100

The meaning of "pre" 

Before

100

The big message of an article or nonfiction text.

main idea
100

The definition of theme.

the message or life lesson of a text

100

Read the following: As I sat in class, I read the book. I was a bit confused while reading, but I was able to make some inferences that helped me understand the story better.

The definition of inference.

an assumption? (answers may vary: educated guess, conclusion, guess based on evidence, etc.)

100

Hinting at something that will occur later in a story.

foreshadowing

200

The meaning of "re"

Do again/redo

200

The information that helps you understand the main idea.

supporting evidence or details

200

The way a theme is written.

a theme statement that is a complete sentence

200

Read the following: Even though the snake only grazed the leg of my pants, I was still extremely frightened and upset.

The meaning of grazed.

lightly/gently touched

200

The events leading up to the climax of a story.

rising action

300

The meaning of "bio"

life or living

300

True or false: Authors might have a bias if they are writing nonfiction. 

true

300

True or false: Theme is usually directly stated in the text.

false

300

Read the following: Although the other children were regaled by the musician, Terry found him dull.


The meaning of regaled. 

entertained (Answers may vary)

300

The end result of a story.

resolution/conclusion

400

The meaning of "auto"

self

400

The definition of summary.

a short description of all the important parts of a text or story. It covers not just the central idea but also the most important details that support that idea. This may be one or a few sentences long.

400

The theme of "The Tortoise and the Hare"

slow and steady wins the race? (answers may vary)

400

Read the following: As Sade was about to bungee jump off the bridge, she had a fleeting thought of getting hurt. Luckily, the thought was gone as quickly as it came.

The meaning of fleeting. 

quick/passing

400

The overall message or life lesson of a story.

theme

500

The meaning of "anti"

against

500

Identify the central idea: In recent years, the use of reusable shopping bags has become more popular. This is because people have become more aware that single-use plastic bags can harm the planet. Reusable shopping bags are often made from materials like canvas or recycled plastic. By using reusable bags, individuals can reduce the amount of plastic waste in landfills and oceans. This helps to protect the environment and wildlife. 

"eco-friendly shopping bags are a good alternative to disposable garbage bags"? Answers may vary.

500

Theme of "Red Scarf Girl."

Loyalty to family is more important than fitting in with a group. (answers may vary)

500

Still, there was something that was bothering Sam. The tryouts for the tennis team were on the same day as his mom’s birthday, and he knew his family was planning a huge surprise party for her. He didn’t want to miss his shot just because the tryouts were on his mom’s birthday. He was in a quandary; he didn’t know what to do.

 The meaning of quandary.

a state of confusion or indecisiveness (answers may vary)

500

Something that has a deeper meaning in a story, show, or movie; the thing stands for something else.

symbolism