Vocabulary
“Okay, it’s time to formulate a plan,” Jada announced. What does formulate mean in this sentence?
A. follow
B. plan
C.discuss
B. Plan
Which event happened first?
A. The Science Squad traveled to Taipei, Taiwan.
B. The Science Squad learned their were sick porpoises.
C. The Science Squad gathered clues to understand why the porpoises were getting sick.
B. The Science Squad learned their were sick porpoises.
What are some words used to show a story is written in first person?
I, me, my, we
What suffix can you add to the word celebrate to complete the sentence? Write the word.
The city built a new celebr ___ to honor local heroes.
A. -ation
B. -ive
C. -ment
A. Celebration
I am ___ (walk) to the park with my dog.
What does precious mean?
Valuable
What was the Science Squad's problem in the story and did they solve the problem?
Example: The Science Squad learned that there were sick porpoises and they were sent on a mission to solve what was causing this. The problem WAS solved in the end of the story.
What are some words that show a story is written in third person?
He, she, they, using names
What suffix can you add to the word inform to complete the sentence? Write the word.
The teacher asked us to complete the inform ___ about our summer vacation.
A. -ation
B. -ive
C. -ment
A. Information
They ___ (play) soccer after school yesterday.
played
What does our vocabulary work of temperature mean?
How warm or cold something is.
What does being open minded mean?
I walked to the park with my dog.
First person
What suffix can you add to the word motivate to complete the sentence? Write the word.
The coach praised the team for their hard work and motiv ___ to succeed.
A. -ive
B. -ation
C. -ment
B. Motivation
She is ___ (give) a speech while ___ (shake) with nerves.
giving
shaking
What is an antonym for precious?
A. Worthless
B. Unwanted
C. Mean
A. Worthless
Why is it important for authors to use dialogue?
It shows personality, relationships, and can make the characters fun and believable.
They were so excited to play soccer after school.
Third person
Create 3 words that have the suffix -ation.
Examples: Motivation, celebration, cancellation
Create your own sentence by adding -ed to the work.
Example: I worked hard at school.
Use precious in a complete sentence.
Example: My dog is precious to me.
Name several major clues that the science squad used to find out the source of the problem in Porpoises in Peril.
Top responses will include:
• A variety of clues given by the text’s supporting characters
• An explanation of evidence used to solve the team’s mystery
• A problem and solution
Example: I went to the park to play.
What is a suffix?
A group of letters (affix) added to the end of a word.
Create your own sentence adding -ing to the work play.
Example: I am playing at the park.