Suffixes
Does a suffix come before or after the base word?
After the base word
What is the difference between First Person point of view and Third Person point of view?
First Person Point of View: The narrator is INSIDE the story, telling the story.
Third Person Point of View: The narrator is OUTSIDE the story, telling the story.
When a question asks what the theme of the story was, what are they asking you?
They are asking what lesson or message you learned from reading the story.
What does this example of figurative language mean?
"Tony ran like a cheetah."
Tony can run very fast. (simile)
Identify each sentence as a statement, a question, a command, or an exclamation. Tell what punctuation mark you should use to end the sentence.
Can we go to the zoo
Questions Mark (?)
Jana likes to ride the scariest roller coasters because she's fearless.
Think about the suffix –less. What is the meaning of fearless above?
a) being full of fear
b) acting without fear
c) being irresponsible
d) acting carelessly
b) acting without fear
Which point of view would you find these words:
"I" "me" "we" "us" "my"
(First Person or Third Person?)
First Person Point of View
What is the Central Idea of the story?
Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car.
a. A cat crossing the street
b. A cat that almost got ran over crossing the street
c. A car driving down the street
d. How to escape a car
b. A cat that almost got ran over crossing the street
What does this example of figurative language mean?
"Kenny is such a pig."
Kenny is messy. He does not pick up after himself. Maybe Kenny eats way too much food.
What is the best way to write the following sentence as a compound sentence?
We see reptiles at the pet store. We like the snake.
a) We see reptiles at the pet store we like the snake.
b) We see reptiles at the pet store, but we like the snake?
c) We see reptiles at the pet store, and we like the snake.
d) No change is needed.
c) We see reptiles at the pet store, and we like the snake.
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
Give one example
Homeless
Which point of view would you find these words:
"they" "them" "his" "her" "he" "her"
Third Person point of view
What is the theme/message here:
A young child was stopped by a man. The man asked her if she would help him find his lost puppy, and if she helped him he would give her candy. The child ran away and told a teacher what happened. Later on “American’s Most Wanted” they recognized that man. He was a wanted kidnapper.
a. Look both ways before crossing the street.
b. Don’t talk to strangers.
c. Don’t steal.
d. Be polite.
B. Don't talk to strangers
What does this example of figurative language mean?
"She doesn't mean it. She is just pulling your leg."
She is trying to trick you.
Identify each sentence as a statement, a question, a command, or an exclamation. Tell what punctuation mark you should use to end the sentence.
Hooray for the team
Exclamation Mark (!)
Babies are helpless by themselves. Someone older must care for them.
Think about the suffix –less. What is the meaning of helpless above?
a) not able to help themselves
b) full of help
c) can do it themselves
d) doesn't need anyone older
a) not able to help themselves
Who is telling this story?
A young child was stopped by a man. The man asked her if she would help him find his lost puppy, and if she helped him he would give her candy. The child ran away and told a teacher what happened. Later on “American’s Most Wanted” they recognized that man. He was a wanted kidnapper.
a) a narrator
b) a young child
c) the teacher
d) the lost puppy
a) a narrator
What is the theme/message here?
A Hare once bragged to all the animals that he could beat anyone in a race. A tortoise said, “I challenge you.” So they raced. The hare ran fast and the tortoise plodded along. The hare was so confident that he took a nap. The tortoise kept up his steady pace and won the race.
a. Slowly but surely wins the race.
b. Don’t be lazy.
c. We are all capable of improvement.
d. United we stand, divided we fall.
A. Slowly but surely wins the race.
What does this example of figurative language mean?
"I have a million things to do today."
There is a lot that needs to be done.
What is the best way to write the following sentence as a compound sentence?
You might not know how to care for pets you can ask the pet store worker how to care for a pet.
a) You might not know how to care for pets, but you can ask the pet store worker how to care for a pet.
b) You might not know how to care for pets, and you can ask the pet store worker how to care for a pet.
c) You might not know how to care for pets, so you can ask the pet store worker how to care for a pet.
d) No change is needed.
a) You might not know how to care for pets, but you can ask the pet store worker how to care for a pet.
Lifting heavy boxes can cause a pain in my back. It is easy and painless to carry a light bag.
Think about the suffix -less. What is the meaning of painless above?
a) full of pain
d) very difficult
c) not able to do it
d) does not cause pain
d) does not cause pain
Who is telling the story?
A Hare once bragged to all the animals that he could beat anyone in a race. A tortoise said, “I challenge you.” So they raced. The hare ran fast and the tortoise plodded along. The hare was so confident that he took a nap. The tortoise kept up his steady pace and won the race.
a) the Hare
b) the tortoise
c) a narrator
d) one of the other animals
c) a narrator
What is the Central Idea of the story?
A young child was stopped by a man. The man asked her if she would help him find his lost puppy, and if she helped him he would give her candy. The child ran away and told a teacher what happened. Later on “American’s Most Wanted” they recognized that man. He was a wanted kidnapper.
a) a kid that was almost kidnapped
b) a man that lost his puppy
c) a man giving away free candy
d) a kid that liked to was "America's Most Wanted".
a) a kid that was almost kidnapped
Why would the author use capital letters for the word CRACK?
"A sudden CRACK shattered the night as lightning split the old oak tree. Seconds later, a car alarm began to wail down the street."
a) to show the sound was powerful
b) to tell why the car alarm went off
c) to show why the old oak tree split
d) because the lightening was bright
a) to show the sound was powerful
Use context clues to help you figure out what the word "queasy" means.
Pets need a safe place to sleep. Check to see if your pet needs a special cage.
a) Pets need a safe place to sleep, and check to see if your pet needs a special cage.
b)Pets need a safe place to sleep, so check to see if your pet needs a special cage.
c) Pets need a safe place to sleep check to see if your pet needs a special cage.
d) No change is needed.
b)Pets need a safe place to sleep, so check to see if your pet needs a special cage.