Vocabulary
What does the word "vast" mean as used in the sentence?
The bunnies ran in a vast field covered in flowers and grass.
Vast means large amount or a broad amount.
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The boys bought pencils paper and scissors for their end of the year project.
The boys bought pencils, paper, and scissors for their end of the year project.
What is a theme?
A theme is the message or lesson of the story.
What is a Main Idea?
What does the prefix "dis" mean? Give an example of a word that has the prefix in it.
"Dis" means "not"
Examples can include: Dishonest and Disallow
Name a word that sounds the same but has more than one meaning.
Possible words (could be other options)
Weather vs. Whether
Where vs. Wear
Here vs. Hear
Present vs. Present
Bear vs. Bare
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Their going to the Lightning game this saturday for playoffs.
They're going to the Lightning game this Saturday.
What is the ending of a story called when the main conflict is solved?
The resolution
Examples can include: Headings, Title, Subheadings, Captions, Graphs, Photographs, and Pictures.
What does the prefix "re" mean? Give an example of a word that has the prefix in it.
Re means to do something again.
Examples include: Redo, retake, reapply, etc.
What does the word "obscure" mean as it is used in this sentence?
Sometimes the most obscure and hardest-to-find places produce the best results.
Obscure means difficult to find or unclear.
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Yesterday I went to my friends house we played cards and went swimming.
Yesterday I went to my friend's house, we played cards and went swimming.
What is the theme of this story based off this sentence?
Jimmy always thought he had a hard time making friends because he was "weird". Once he started to show his true personality and open up to those around him, he was able to make friends easily. He now has friends and is happy.
Open to people and don't be afraid to be yourself.
Anyone can make friends as long as they make the efforts to open up to others.
True or False:
There can be more than one main idea in a text.
True!! There can be multiple!
What does the prefix "im" mean? Give an example of a word that uses the prefix.
The prefix means "not".
Examples include: Impossible, Immature, Immortal, etc.
What is an antonym for the word "worried?"
He was worried he would fall asleep during the exam because he slept late the night before.
Antonyms include: Carefree and peaceful
Incorrect response: Not worried
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Jose and laura bring their trophys home last night after the basketball game.
Jose and Laura brought their trophies home last night after the basketball game.
What is an inference?
Your background knowledge of the subject/topic and text evidence combined. It is a logical guess combining both parts.
What is the difference between first point of view, second point of view, and third point of view?
First point of view= I, me, us, we (and so on)
Second point of view= you, you're, your
Third point of view= He, she, they, Sally, Robert (and so on)
What does the suffix "er" do to my word?
Example: Teacher
It means one who does something. In this case, it is someone who teaches!
What is a synonym for the word "complex"?
The process for building a new bridge can be complex when reviewing the blueprint.
Synonyms include: Complicated and difficult
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the students we're very impressed that there Teacher remembered each of their birthdays.
The students were very impressed that their teacher remembered each of their birthdays.
What are the differences between: Chapters, Stanzas, and Scenes?
Chapters are separate a book. Stanzas are separate sections in a poem. Scenes are separate sections in a play or drama.
Explain the text structure "chronological order"
What are some key words included in a text with this text structure?
When the author writes an order of events or in steps in which things took place.
Key words can include: First, Next, Finally, specific dates, etc.
What is a prefix that makes my word mean "before" something is done?
What is a prefix that makes my word mean "after" something is done?
Pre vs Post