Morphemes
What is a morpheme?
A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning in a word.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where a story occurs.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven true; an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.
Which word is the subject of the following sentence?
My dog ran into the building without me.
dog
What does it mean to summarize a text?
To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.
Give an example of a prefix.
re, un, pre, dis, il, in, ir, ...
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
Why is it important to read the headings of a text?
Headings help readers find information quickly and understand the structure of the text.
Words that describe or modify nouns are called, what?
adjectives
What are the context clues that help the reader understand the meaning of the word cacophony.
That brass instrument should be thrown away. It's a cacophony of high pitched squeaks that irritates my ears.
thrown away
high pitched squeaks
irritates my ears
What does the word incorruptible mean as used in the sentence?
Everyone thought the FBI was incorruptible until it was released that they stole from small businesses.
not able to be corrupted
What can be inferred?
I got to school a little late, but my class was not in the classroom.
My class is probably at PEMAS.
Give an example of an informational text.
A textbook, encyclopedia, or article.
What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?
A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.
What is the central idea for this selection?
A penny for your thoughts? If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as $50,000. In 1943, most pennies were made of steel since copper was needed for WWII, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it's uncirculated, it could easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that's a pretty penny.
Some pennies are rare and can be worth thousands of dollars.
What is the difference between "re-" and "pre-" as prefixes?
re means again
pre means before
How would your perception of "Spooktales" be changed if you did not watch the play, but instead you read it from a book?
It most likely would not have be as frightening without the sound and lighting effects.
What key details in a text convey the author’s point of view?
Words that show positive, negative, or neutral connotations.
Revise the sentence to include a more vivid verb.
I ran to the store.
Examples:
I hurried to the store.
I quickly scampered off to the store.
Why would the author give information about 2 pennies?
A penny for your thoughts? If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as $50,000. In 1943, most pennies were made of steel since copper was needed for WWII, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it's uncirculated, it could easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that's a pretty penny.
To show that there are more than one coin that can be worth a lot of money
That brass instrument should be thrown out. It's a cacophony of high pitched squeaks and irritates my ears.
What does cacophony mean as used in the sentence?
a harsh or unpleasant sound
What is the theme of the following:
My best friend was going to have a party Friday night, but I also had a volleyball game. This is going to be a tough decision. If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.
Sacrifice or giving up something for yourself in order to help others.
What is the author's purpose of the following example?
A menu listing sizes and prices for available pizzas.
The author's purpose is to inform readers about which pizzas are available.
Identify the adverb in the sentence.
She ran quickly so that she wouldn't get wet in the rain.
Quickly, it tells how she ran.
WHat is the author's point of view and purpose of the text?
A penny for your thoughts? If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as $50,000. In 1943, most pennies were made of steel since copper was needed for WWII, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it's uncirculated, it could easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that's a pretty penny.
Purpose: To inform readers about how much some rare pennies could be worth.
APOV: The author believes that some pennies are worth a lot of money.