PEARL
Topic sentence that gives the reader the main idea (usually the first sentence)
P- Point
Identify the word group as a phrase or sentence- ski lifts are used for Alpine skiing
sentence
The prefix un- means...
NOT
You’re trying to listen to your teacher but the student sitting next to you is humming loudly. You can’t hear at all. What would you say?
Possible responses: Answers may vary. You could ask the teacher to repeat her question and that you didn't understand everything due to this student making noise.
You could ask the student politely if he could lower his voice because you are having difficulty hearing the teacher
The suffix -ed means
in the past, already happened
Proof- such as quote or example to get your point across
E-Evidence
Identify the independent clause in this sentence: After Tom fed the dogs, he worked on his homework.
he worked on his homework
The prefix pre- means...
before
You need to ask your teacher for help but they are working at their desk. You’re not sure if they are too busy. What would you say?
Possible responses: Answers may vary. You could say excuse me to the teacher and indicate that you need assistance, and indicate that if she is busy than you can come back at a later time or ask her if you would be allowed to ask a peer for some assistance in the mean time
The suffix -er means
one who _____, comparing two things
Now it's time to Explain the evidence!!
Analysis
Identify the subordinate clause for this sentence: We all enjoyed the homework that Ms. Ferrell gave us.
that Ms. Ferrell gave us
Knowing the meaning of the prefix pre- helps the reader understand that the word pregame means.
game before
You want to borrow your sister’s sweater. She is very protective over her clothing. What would you say?
Possible response. Answers vary. In a polite manner, I would say that I understand that is a very special sweater and it means alot to her, but if possible could she let me borrow her sweater because I do not have a sweater and its chilly outside
Knowing the meaning of the suffix -ed helps the reader understand that the word jumped means.
to jump in the past
Just follow the same pattern as before because you REALLY REALLY want to make your point
R-Repeat
Demonstrate an adjective of your choice.
Example: The student walks fast
Knowing the meaning of the prefix re- helps the reader understand that the word reapply means.
to apply again
You want to go to the movies on Saturday. You know your parents will tell you to clean your room first. What would you say?
Either ask my parents if I could clean it when I come from the movies or if I could clean the room sooner than on Saturday or I could wake up earlier and clean the room
Knowing the meaning of the suffix -er helps the reader understand that the word reader means.
one who reads
Conditions such as these, demonstrate that wild animals belong in the wilderness; not in restrictive prison-like enclosures. This sentence is an example of what part of pearl??
Analysis
Develop 2 sentences with linking verbs.
The boy is downstairs. They are hungry.
Come up with an example of a pre- word and an re- word and explain their meanings.
prewash- something that is washed prior to being sold, used etc.
repay- to pay again
Your friend just invited you to her birthday party. You asked your parents and you have a family party that day. What will you say to your friend?
Possible responses: Answers may vary: Before answering my friend, I would ask my parents if it would be possible to leave the family party a little sooner, so that I can attend my friend's party at least for a little while. I could tell them that it would mean alot to my friend if I could make it. If they say yes, then I would tell my friend, since we already had a prior commitment, I may be a little late to your Birthday party.
Come up with an example of a -er word and an -ed word and explain their meanings.
Answers may vary-
Examples: taller- being of greater height most likely when compared to another person
worked- work that has previously been completed