Percy Jackson
What was the name of Percy Jackson's dad?
Poseidon
The clouds were like cotton balls floating in the sky.
Simile
Tara practiced soccer every day after school. She worked on her passing, shooting, and speed. By the end of the season, she was one of the best players on the team.
Claim: Tara improved her soccer skills.
She worked on passing, shooting, and speed
What does the prefix “un-” mean in this word?
Maria was unhappy with her test score.
not
Ella helped her friend pick up books that had fallen on the floor. She smiled and said, “It’s no problem!”
helpful
What was the name of the camp that Percy stayed at?
Camp Half Blood
The classroom was a zoo during free time.
Hyperbole
The library added new books, comfortable seating, and longer hours. Students could now borrow books for longer periods and attend after-school programs. As a result, more students began visiting after school.
Claim: The library became more popular.
Students began visiting after school more often
The teacher asked Kevin to rewrite his paragraph to make it clearer.
What does the prefix “re-” mean in this word?
again
Liam kept checking his watch during class and whispered to his friend, “I hope we get out early today!”
Impatient
What California city did Percy and his friends have to visit to get to the Underworld?
Santa Monica
The wind whispered through the trees as the sun set.
Personification
Jake was exhausted after staying up late to finish his homework. He even fell asleep while reading a chapter in his book. The next day, he struggled to stay awake in class and had trouble focusing on his work.
Claim: Jake was very tired.
He struggled to stay awake and focus in class
The students had a pretest before starting the new math unit.
Question: What does the prefix “pre-” mean in this word?
Before
Sofia studied every night for her spelling test. Even when she wanted to watch TV, she kept practicing until she felt confident.
hardworking
Who was the "friend" who betrayed Percy?
Luke
I have told you a million times to clean your room!
Hyperbole
Some students prefer working in groups because they can share ideas and help each other. Others like working alone so they can focus better without distractions. Teachers notice that both methods can help students learn, depending on the assignment.
Claim: Students have different preferences for how they work.
Some like groups while others prefer working alone
Jordan misread the instructions and built the project incorrectly.
Question: What does the prefix “mis-” mean in this word?
wrong
During the group project, Jake listened carefully to everyone’s ideas and suggested ways to combine them. He made sure everyone felt included.
cooperative
What type of creature was Grover?
She put her foot in that mac and cheese
Idiom
During the storm, strong winds knocked down trees and power lines. Many neighborhoods were flooded, making it hard for emergency crews to get through. Many homes lost electricity, and roads were blocked, making travel difficult.
Claim: The storm caused serious damage.
Trees fell and power lines were knocked down
Sentence:
The magician disappeared from the stage, leaving the audience amazed.
Question: What does the prefix “dis-” mean in this word?
opposite/not
Maya walked into the haunted house with her friends. Even though she felt scared, she led the way through dark hallways and whispered, “Follow me, we can do this!”
Brave