Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
What does the prefix "dis" mean and give me an example.
Dis means not. Examples: disinterested, disagree, disengage.
What is fiction?
Stories that are fake or not real.
Synonyms are words that mean the _____.
Same
Jamaal loved going to the aquarium. He always gets excited to see the different colors of fish. He was ecstatic when he saw a fish that was blue, orange, and green. What does ecstatic mean?
Very excited or thrilled
Which sentence uses the word "to" correctly?
A: Adrian went to the store with his mother.
B: Damarcus' brother is to years old.
C: Markel's mom asked if anyone wants ice cream and Markel said "me to!"
A
What does the suffix -ologist mean an example.
A person who studies something. Biologist, geologist.
What is an example of a historical fiction book you read this year at school?
Divided Loyalties or The Starving Time
Antonyms are words that mean the _______.
Opposite
Amani really doesn't like oreos. Every time someone offers her one, she says no. Sometimes her classmates forget that she doesn't like them. Javion offered Amani an oreo, but Amani declined. What does declined mean?
Which sentence uses the word "they're" correctly?
A: Darby said her book was over they're by the window.
B: Shamya asked the boys what they're going to eat for lunch.
C: Lucas and Qu'Mani didn't like they're spot in line so they cut everyone.
B
What is the root word of the following word?
Unmatched
Match
What is a type of story that is not true but explains how something happens in nature?
Myth
Name two synonyms of the word scared.
Afraid, fearful, panicked, startled
Charna loves freshly baked brownies. She loves the way they taste, but more importantly, how they smell. When her mom makes brownies, the delicious aroma spreads all throughout the house. Charna can't get enough! What does aroma mean?
The smell of something
Which sentence uses the word "way" correctly?
A: Darrelle said he can show Nehemiah the way to the clinic.
B: "How much does that desk way?" asked Jeremiah.
C: When you go to the doctor, they tell you how much you way.
A
Is this word separated into prefix, root, and suffix correctly?
Un/digestable
No
Should be un/digest/able
What is the syllable pattern for a haiku?
5-7-5
Name 2 antonyms of the word nervous
Brave, confident, composed, bold
Faith cannot wait until Thanksgiving. She loves Thanksgiving food and thinks about it all year. Her favorite dish is the mac and cheese. Even in July, Faith craves her mom's homemade mac and cheese. What does craves mean?
To greatly want something
Which sentence uses the word "creek" correctly?
A: The door creeked open.
B: The grandma's voice was old and creeky.
C: The boys like to splash in the creek in summertime.
C
Dis/interest/ed
Write an acrostic poem for the name CAHOON.
Cool
Awesome
Hilarious
Optimistic
Original
Nice
Which word is an antonym of amusing?
Interesting
Fascinating
Boring
Neutral
Boring
Ervin is a loud and disruptive student. He is always talking during class and eating snacks very loudly. He exhibits disrespectful behaviors almost everyday in class. What does exhibits mean?
Shows
Which sentence uses the word "flour" correctly?
A: I love to watch the flours bloom in springtime.
B: Baking bread requires a lot of flour.
C: The plant began to flour with the warmer weather.
B