Pragmatic Language
Give an example of a nonverbal cue.
Eye contact, body language, facial expression, etc.
What are context clues?
Context clues are hints found within a reading passage that help the reader understand a new or difficult word.
What is a root word?
A word that stands alone without any grammatical markers. It can be changed by adding grammatical markers.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
A topic sentence introduces the reader to what the following paragraph will be about.
What does it mean to compare? Give an example.
Comparing is describing how two things are alike. (Ex) peaches and pears are both fruit.)
What's the difference between an on-topic versus an off-topic comment?
On-topic comments relate to what another person just said. An off-topic comment does not relate to the topic of conversation.
When it comes to reading, what is meant by "supporting evidence."
Examples that back up the author's purpose.
What is a prefix? Give an example.
A prefix is one or multiple letters that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. (ex. a-, un-, re-, etc.)
What is the purpose of a conclusion sentence?
A conclusion sentence closes the paragraph by summarizing the overall point of the paragraph.
What does it mean to contrast? Give an example.
Contrasting is describing how two things are different. (Ex) peaches are sweet, while lemons are sour.)
What is "turn-taking" in terms of a conversation? What are some ways we use turn taking during conversation?
Turn-taking during conversation means that both yourself and your communication partner have a turn to talk and listen. Some ways we take turns during conversations are to share our ideas, ask questions, and actively listen to our partner.
What is an inference?
An inference is an educated guess based on presented information and background knowledge.
What is a suffix? Give an example.
A suffix is one or multiple letters placed at the end of the word to change the word's meaning.
What is a summary?
A summary is a brief retell of a longer story that includes the most important information.
What is the difference between an opinion and a fact?
An opinion is a person's own belief about something, but it cannot be proven to be true. A fact is a universal truth, meaning it can be backed by evidence.
What does it mean to "consider another's perspective"?
Considering another's perspective means to think about another person's beliefs, feelings, or expectations. (aka their point of view).
What is concrete language?
Concrete language is words that describe a physical thing. (Ex) strawberry, notebook, lamp).
What is a synonym? Give an example.
A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word. (Ex) tasty and delicious, loud and noisy, angry and mad)
What is a graphic organizer and why do we use them?
A graphic organizer is a type of chart that helps us to organize our thoughts. It helps us to see our ideas visually so that we can write an organized paragraph/essay.
What is a category? Give an example.
A category is a general word for a group of items that belong together. (Ex) the category "animals" includes cows, fish, and birds)
What does it mean to "advocate for yourself"? (aka self- advocacy)
Self-advocacy is the ability to communicate your needs. (asking for help, letting others know how you feel, sharing your opinion).
What is abstract language?
Abstract language is words that describe a concept or idea, rather than physical things. (Ex) love, freedom, trouble).
What is an antonym? Give an example.
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. (Ex) energize and relax, beautiful and disgusting, careful and reckless)
What is a transitional phrase? Give an example.
A transitional phrase is one or a few words that are used to move from one topic to the next. (Ex) however, additionally, in conclusion)
What do you do when you do not understand what you are reading?
Some things we can do are to use our background knowledge, context clues, or a dictionary. If we still don't know, ask for help!