Roots and Affixes/Dictionary
The word "copilot" means a second pilot in an aircraft. What does the prefix "co" mean?
*Use the dictionary*
What is with or together?
Jill ran up the hill with Jack. She was carrying a pail. Jack tripped over a rock and caused Jill to tumble down the side of the hill. She broke her arm and refused to talk to Jack for three weeks. Jack decided to make her a cake one day. He wanted to apologize. Jill accepted the cake and they were best friends once again. What is the author's purpose?
What is to entertain the reader?
What is the main idea of a use manual for a cell phone?
What is to teach you how to use the cell phone?
Luke, a shepherd, circles the flock and scans for danger. He makes sure there are no wolves prowling the area.
This sentence shows that Luke is
a) confused b) happy
c) cautious d) impatient
What is c) cautious ?
Poets use many different techniques. Rhyme Scheme is one of them. What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem?
I went to my giant house,
Inside it, was a tiny mouse.
I screamed so loud,
I jumped into a cloud.
AA
BB
The word autograph has the Greek root "graph". Graph means...
*Use the dictionary*
What is write or draw?
Cookies are a necessary food item in your life. First, they taste amazing, like sweet nectar that warms your tummy. Second, they come in all kinds of flavors. Even if you are a picky eater, there is surely a type of cookie that will please you. Finally, cookies make you happy. If you decide not to eat cookies, you will be miserable and cranky for the rest of your life. Eat them now! What is the author's purpose?
What is to persuade the reader?
What is the definition of theme...
What is the moral, message, or lesson of a story that the author wants you to understand?
In the story, The Three Little Pigs, the wolf is the antagonist who tries to eat the three innocent pig brothers. In real life, a wolf would likely attack a pig,not because he was evil, but because he was...
What is hungry?
Why does an author choose to use sensory language in fictional stories?
What is to help the reader make a picture in their mind and make connections to the story?
Most songs have an interlude. This is a piece of music that connects a verse to the chorus. If "lude" means "tune", then "inter" means...
*Use the dictionary*
What is between?
Brushing your teeth is very important. Some do not know the proper way to accomplish this task. First, you put a dime size amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush. Brush the top right side of your teeth, in a circular motion, all over the teeth. After 20 seconds, switch to the top left side of your teeth and repeat. Repeat four more times with the rest of your teeth. When done brushing, rinse your mouth clean with water. Make sure to clean the brush as well! You're finished! You now have beautiful, clean teeth. The author's purpose is to...
What is to explain to the reader?
On Main idea questions on the STAAR Test what should you look for?
The answer choice that explains a little from the beginning,middle, and end of the story without giving too much detail, or extra information.
In the story, A Christmas Carol, the main character Scrooge changes. How would you describe his change? He went from being.....to being.....
Scrooge went from being cold-hearted and greedy, to being grateful, kind, and generous.
Figurative Language can be used in any type of writing. Similes are especially fun!
Write an example of a simile.
What is answers will vary?
The suffix -ment means "time". Knowing this information, what does "merriment" mean?
*use a dictionary or context clues*
What is merry time, happy time, or a time when you are feeling merry?
The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw. The hind feet have 4 toes. The author's purpose is...
What is to inform the reader?
Why do we take the STAAR Test?
What is to test show how much you have learned in Language Arts/Reading classes and/or to test your reading comprehension/strategy usage?
In the story The Outsiders,how would you describe the character Ponyboy ? give 2-3 character traits.
Kind, big hearted, brave, intelligent, empathetic.
Jessica is a beautiful girl. Her eyes are blue oceans that sparkle and shine. Her hair is as golden as the sun.
1. Identify the metaphor.
2. Explain what it means.
1. Her eyes are blue oceans that sparkle and shine
2. Jessica's eyes are a pretty blue color, and they are bright and beautiful.
The first Transcontinental Railroad was built in 1869. The railroad spanned the entire U.S. from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Trans- means...
*Use context clues to figure out the meaning*
What is across or beyond?
An expository essay tells all about personal experiences that happen to you.
True or False
False
Give me a short summary of Tears of a Tiger Be sure to include the beginning, middle, and end.
Answers will vary?
If you are not sure about a character's personality and there is a question on the STAAR Test about that character....what should you do?
What go back into the passage and re-read to find out what the character is like?
When the author wants us to make an inference about a character....what does that mean? What do we use to help us make an inference?
1.An inference is: reaching a conclusion based on evidence; figuring out something.
2. We use our brain and text-evidence to make an inference when reading.