Morphemes
It means "to cut"
What is the morpheme "sect"?
What is this text structure?
Chocolate milk is a sweetened chocolate-flavored milk. It can be made by mixing chocolate syrup (or chocolate powder) with milk (from cows, goats, soy, rice, etc.). It can be purchased pre-mixed with milk or made at home by blending milk with cocoa powder and a sweetener (such as sugar or a sugar substitute), melted chocolate, chocolate syrup, or a pre-made powdered chocolate milk mix.
Description/Definition
What are the three main reasons author's write?
To persuade, inform or entertain.
What is the meaning of "nestled" in this sentence?
The cubs nestled together to keep warm during the cold weather.
to lay closely or next to
Use your text to prove this conclusion.
Grace Banker was a brave woman.
She led the Hello Girls to the front lines to keep communication open.
It means "thousand".
What is the morpheme "kilo"?
What is the text structure?
Basketball and soccer are both popular team sports, but they have some important differences. In basketball, players use their hands to dribble and shoot the ball into a hoop, while in soccer, players mostly use their feet to kick the ball into a goal. Both games require teamwork, practice, and good communication.
Compare/Contrast
What is the author's purpose here?
In Tarpon Springs, Florida there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
To inform about sponge divers.
What does the bold word mean?
Even though she is feeble, the old lady still walks a mile every day.
without strength or weak
Use evidence from your quarter 3 text to prove this statement:
Moina Bell Michael was a good person.
She took care of soldiers and wanted people to remember them (that's why she wanted people to wear poppies).
It means "see".
What is the morpheme "vis" or "vid"?
What is the text structure?
Our school library was always too noisy, and students had trouble concentrating on their reading. Some kids were talking loudly, and others were running between the shelves. This made it hard for everyone to enjoy their books. To fix the problem, the librarian created quiet zones and reminded students of the rules before they entered.
Problem/solution
What is the author's purpose here?
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips.
To entertain.
What does the bold word mean?
]The immense wave pulled the boat under water
very large
Use evidence from your quarter 3 text to prove this statement:
The Great Depression was hard on parents.
"Dad kept tightening his belt and Mom's dress hung loosely on her body."
It means "below or lower than".
What is the morpheme "sub"?
What is the text structure?
First, our class planted small seeds in cups filled with soil. Next, we placed the cups on the windowsill so the plants could get plenty of sunlight. Then, we watered them a little each day and made sure the soil stayed moist. After about a week, tiny green sprouts pushed through the dirt. Finally, after several more weeks of care, our plants grew tall and strong, and we were proud of the hard work we had done.
What is the author's purpose here?
Some people believe that they can't make a difference by voting, but you can. If you don't vote, your voice cannot be heard. Show you care about your community, and exercise your right to vote.
To persuade people to vote.
What does the bold word mean?
My grandpa is full of vigor, even though he is ninety years old.
enthusiasm; mental or physical energy
Use evidence from your quarter 3 text to prove this statement:
The Great Depression was hard on children.
Could include:
-Homemade toys
-Had to buy school supplies
-Not much food
It means "hand"?
What is the morpheme "man"?
What is the text structure?
When the power went out during a big thunderstorm, everything in our house suddenly became dark and quiet. Because the lights would not turn on, we had to use flashlights to see. The refrigerator stopped working, so we kept the doors closed to keep the food cold.
Cause & effect
What is the author's purpose?
One of the most harmful creatures on earth is the fly. Flies spread harmful diseases. They pick up germs with their hair, spreading their germs everywhere.
To persuade you flies are bad.
What does the bold word mean?
After my leg injury, I had to get a massage to reduce muscle tension.
physical, emotion, or mental strain or hurt
Use evidence from your quarter 3 text to prove this statement:
Life during World War 2 was difficult in London.