Context Clues
One problem for turbines is that wind is not constant. Even in gusty places like North Dakota and Kansas, strong winds do not blow all the time.
What is the meaning of constant as it is used above?
steady
From the deck of a boat, it’s exciting to see a humpback emerge above.
Think about the prefix e-. What is the meaning of emerge above?
come out of
What are the four Literary Elements that make up a story?
Characters, Setting, Plot, and Events
What is Author's Craft?
the language and techniques a writer uses to make his or her writing interesting
What are the three reasons an author writes a text?
to inform, to persuade, and to entertain
The painting was realistic enough to be mistaken for a photograph.
What is the meaning of realistic as it is used above?
accurate or true to life
"Oh, no!" Jed said. He'd meant to use the 1964 bill he'd brought, which had Lincoln in the center of the bill, not a little to the left as on current five-dollar bills. "Wait," he said to the cashier, adding, "I meant to pay with this!"
"I thought it looked irregular," the woman said while she swapped bills and gave him his change.
Think about the prefix ir-. What does irregular mean as it is used above?
unusual
The people and animals in a story are which literary element?
characters
That's the best idea I have ever heard in my life!
What type of author's craft is used in the above sentence?
hyperbole
I know you are super busy, but can you please help me with my math homework today? You are so good at math, and I am really having trouble. Plus if you help me today, I will help you with your book report next week. Also, my mom made yummy cookies today and we can have some while we work.
What is the author's purpose for writing this piece?
to persuade
However, the making of coins in the colonies could still be considered a form of rebellion against British rule.
What is the meaning of rebellion as it is used above?
not being obedient
Earlier laws had allowed citizens to use coins from other countries. Congress revised those laws by passing the Coinage Act, which made it against the law to use foreign coins in the United States.
Think about the Latin root vis. What is the meaning of revised as it is used above?
changed
Where and when the story takes place is which literary element?
setting
Each kernel of the buttery popcorn crunched loudly in Molly's mouth.
What type of author's craft is used in the above sentence?
language
"As it is now time for my son, the prince, to marry, we shall hold a great contest to find the strongest and bravest princess in all the kingdom," announced the king. Prince Harold sighed. He didn't care who won the contest. He didn't want to get married. He wanted to train unicorns.
What is the author's purpose for writing this piece?
to entertain
The objective of soccer is to kick the ball into the opponent's net and score.
What is the meaning of objective as it is used above?
a goal
I guess that you might call surfing an extreme sport, but for me the real danger in surfing is that it is just too much fun.
Think about the prefix ex-. What is the meaning of extreme above?
risky
The conflict and resolution in a story are found in which literary element?
The emotions and feelings of the reader while reading the text.
What type of author's craft is described in the above sentence?
mood
Marsupials are a type of mammal. Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.
What is the author's purpose for writing this piece?
to inform
Please do me the courtesy of removing your bicycle," said a deep voice.
What is the meaning of courtesy as it is used above?
kindness
"I'll provide my life story some other time," said the maple. "We don't have time for my autobiography."
Think about the Greek prefix auto- and the Greek root bio. What is the meaning of autobiography above?a person's own life story
Things that happen in a story are which literary element?
events
While on a school field trip, a teacher tells her students about a field trip she once took with her classmates.
What type of author's craft is used in the above sentence?
anecdote
People who wanted to travel from the eat to settle in the west in the mid 1800s traveled on the Oregon Trail in wagon trains. The trail started in Iowa and Missouri and stretched about 2,000 miles to Oregon. Over 50,000 settlers made this long and dangerous journey. Not everyone who started the journey made it to Oregon. Many died from illness, accidents, and bad weather.
What is the author's purpose for writing this piece?
to inform