Vocabulary
happy
What does the prefix "pre" mean?
first
The root word "tele" means ____________.
far
The ________________ is what a passage is mostly about.
main idea
Name one strategy Ms.Fields will be looking for while you take the ELA PSSA.
Taking notes
Crossing out wrong answers
Answering all questions
Paragraphs for TDA
I need you understand the importance of what I am saying.It is crucial that you finish your test today.
What is the meaning of crucial?
important
Name a prefix that means "not"
un- , mis- , dis- ir- il-
The root word "ject" means
to throw
The ______________ is a message about life the author wants you to learn.
theme
True or false: Ms.Fields can read the TDA prompt aloud.
True
I despise gym. The only specials that I really love are art and music.
What is the meaning of despise?
hate
hopeful means ______________ of hope
full of
The root word "photo" means
light
An ___________ is when you take what you read and what you already know to draw a conclusion.
inference
True or false: you should leave some questions blank.
False
The color of the dress is irrelevant. What matters is if it is comfortable.
What is the meaning of irrelevant?
Does not matter / is not relevant
removable means ________________.
able to be removed
The root word "scribe" means
to write
one of the characters. They use the pronouns I, me, we.
How many paragraphs should your TDA include?
5
The fort was impenetrable. No army could break though.
What is the meaning of impenetrable?
Not able to be broken
An optomist is _____________.
A person who is optomistic
The root word "port" means
to carry
Third person _________________is when an outside narrator tells the story and know the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters.
omniscient
How do you include paragraphs while handwriting your TDA?
Skipping lines and indenting.