Suffixes
Biology
The study of life
SCR
Short constructed response (2-4 sentences)
Context Clues
Words or sentences around an unfamiliar word that help explain its meaning.
Text Evidence
Facts, Examples, Quotes, or Explanations that support the main idea.
Fix the sentence: i am going on a walk today
Capitalization and punctuation (period)
Geology
The study of Earth
ECR
Extended constructed response (4-6 sentences)
Inferencing Skills
Using clues from the text and your own knowledge to figure out information not directly stated
POV
1st person (I, me) & 3rd person (He, She, They)
Fix the sentence: I went to the store I bought apples
Combine sentences using "and" and punctuation (period)
Zoology
Study of animals
Medal
An award given for an achievement or victory
Central Idea
The main message or topic of the story
Character Relationships
How the characters interact & feel about one another
Fix the sentence: I'm so happy.
Punctuation: Exclamation mark !
Meaning of the suffix: able
Able to be or capable of
Term
A word with a specific meaning OR a length of time
Author's Purpose
The reason the author wrote the text. PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)
Text Structure
How a story is set up. (Description, Cause & Effect, Sequential/Chronological order, Compare & contrast, Problem & solution)
Fix the sentence: can i go for a walk!
Capitalization (Can, I) & Punctuation (Question mark ?)
Meaning of the suffix: logy
The study of something
Species
A group of similar plants or animals that share traits
Author's Voice
The author's unique style or tone (serious, funny, sad, happy, etc.)
Literary Elements
Parts of a story such as characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme
Fix the sentence: i need groceries clothes food and shelter?
Capitalization (I) & Punctuation (commas , and a period .)