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Writing an Essay
Hot Zone Concepts
A Lil' Bit of Everything
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This root means "old."
What is "anti (co)."
100
Which root means "to be from or to spring forth?"
What is "nat" or "nasc"?
100
I am the main idea of an essay.
What is a thesis statement?
100
Three things you can do to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Answers will vary.
100
What is the meaning of HOT within the context of The Hot Zone?
What is deadly or infectious.
200
This root means "to hear or listen."
What is "aud", or "aus"
200
What root means "light."
What is "luc," "lum," "lus" or "lun"?
200
I am the main idea of a paragraph.
What is a topic sentence.
200
Explain how using dirty needles contributed to the spread of disease in Africa.
When dirty needles were used, people were exposed to the infectious diseases.
200
This is when you take information from a text and combine it with what you already know to make an educated guess.
What is an inference?
300
This root means "to know."
What is "cognoac" or "gnosi."
300
This root means "step or go."
What is "grad" or "gress."
300
I give your paragraph closure and a finished feeling.
What is a clincher.
300
Explain how viruses spread between people and animals.
Answers will vary.
300
Why is it helpful to know root words?
If you know the meaning of a root, you can figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word that contains that root.
400
This root means "wheel" or "circular."
What is "cycl" or "cyclo."
400
This root means "to produce, yield or create."
What is "fer (ous)"
400
I am the role of the introduction of a paper. (3 things)
What is get your reader's attention, introduce your topic, and specify your thesis.
400
This means that a virus travels through the air and becomes much more contagious by doing so.
What is airborne
400
What organization is the representative of the health department in Freeport?
What is the Stephenson County Health Department.
500
This root means "tooth."
What is "dent" or "dont"
500
This root means "work."
What is "erg."
500
I give your paragraph development and explanation.
What are supporting details.
500
I am the role of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control).
What is monitor the spread of illness in human populations.
500
I am the purpose/ role of USAMIIRD.
What is study and work on cures for diseases that can be used as weapons.