Figurative Language
This compares two things using the words "like" or "as." Name it and give a short example.
Simile
What does the prefix "un-" mean? Give an example word and its meaning.
“un-” means not
What does the suffix "-ful" mean? Give an example word and its meaning.
“-ful” means full of
Example: “joyful” = full of joy
Name one text feature that helps you find definitions of bold words quickly.
Glossary
What is the "main idea" of a paragraph?
The main idea is what the paragraph is mostly about.
"The wind whispered through the trees." What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
The prefix "re-" means "again." Give two words that use "re-" and explain their meanings.
The suffix "-less" means "without." Give a word using "-less" and use it in a sentence.
Example: “hopeless”
Sentence: “The lost puppy looked hopeless.”
What is the purpose of a table of contents?
It shows the chapters and where they are located in the book.
Read this short paragraph and state the main idea in one sentence: "Dogs need exercise, healthy food, and love to stay happy. Walking and playing help them stay fit."
Dogs need proper care like exercise, food, and love to stay happy.
Explain what a metaphor is and write a simple example a 4th grader might understand.
A metaphor compares two things without using “like” or “as.”
What is the meaning of the prefix "pre-"? Write a sentence using a word with "pre-."
“pre-” means before
What does adding "-ly" to an adjective usually do? Provide an example.
“-ly” turns an adjective into an adverb (describes how something is done)
Example: “quick” → “quickly”
How does an index differ from a table of contents? Give one reason you would use each.
Identify the main idea and one supporting detail: "Bees are important because they pollinate flowers, which helps plants make fruits. Without bees, many plants could not produce food."
Identify the figurative language and explain its meaning: "The classroom was a zoo."
Metaphor
The prefix "mis-" often means "wrong" or "bad." Give a word with "mis-" and explain how the prefix changes the base word.
Example: “misread”
Meaning: to read something the wrong way
How does the suffix "-tion" change a verb? Give a verb, add "-tion," and explain the new word.
“-tion” turns a verb into a noun
Example: “act” → “action” (the act of doing something)
Look at a nonfiction passage: which text feature would help you find a short summary of the main facts (e.g., captions, sidebars, headings)? Explain your choice.
Sidebars
They give short summaries or extra facts quickly.
Explain how you can find the main idea of a longer passage when the author doesn't state it directly. Give two strategies.
Read the sentence and say whether it is literal or figurative, then explain: "Her smile was a sunrise that brightened the whole room."
Figurative
Choose the prefix "sub-," "inter-," or "super-." Define the prefix, give a word using it, and explain the full word's meaning.
Example: “inter-” means between
Word: “international” = between nations
Explain how the suffix "-able" or "-ible" changes a base word. Give an example and use it in a sentence.
“-able/-ible” means able to be
Example: “readable”
Sentence: “The book is readable for young students.”
Explain how a diagram with labels can help a reader understand a concept better than plain text. Give a short example.
A diagram with labels shows parts visually, making it easier to understand.
Example: A labeled diagram of a plant shows roots, stem, and leaves clearly.
Read this brief passage and write a one-sentence summary that includes the main idea and two key details: "Every spring, the school garden grows vegetables for the cafeteria. Students plant seeds, water the plants, and pull weeds. By summer, the garden gives fresh vegetables for lunches."
Students grow a school garden each spring by planting, watering, and weeding, which provides fresh vegetables for lunches by summer.