Roots and Affixes
Author's Purpose
Main Idea and Summary
Author Techniques
100

The word "copilot" means a second pilot in an aircraft. What can we conclude about the meaning of the prefix "co"?

It means "with, together, or secondary to."

100

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?

a. entertain      b. persuade     c. inform

ENTERTAIN

100

What are the parts of a good summary for Fiction texts?

Beginning, Middle, End

100
Poets use many different techniques. Rhyme Scheme is one of them. This is the...
What is pattern of rhyme in the poem?
200

The word autograph means "sign your own name."

The word automatic means "something that works on its own."

The word automobile means "something that moves on its own."

What can we conclude about the meaning of the prefix "auto"?

It means "on its own" or "by itself."

200

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?

a. entertain      b. persuade     c. inform

persuade the reader

200

The main idea of a story can sometimes include a theme. Theme is...

The message or lesson the author wants the reader to understand.

200
Why does an author choose to use sensory words in fictional stories?
What is to help the reader make a picture in their head and use their senses to connect to the story?
300
Name one prefix that means "NOT."

IN, IM, NON, UN, IR, IL, A, AN

300

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. 

What is the author's purpose?

a. entertain      b. persuade     c. inform



inform

300

What is the MOST IMPORTANT part of good summary from a Non-Fiction text?

a. At least three details from the article

b. the title of the article

c. the main idea or claim from the article

The main idea or claim 

300
Figurative Language can be used in any type of writing. Similes are especially fun. Give me an example of a simile.
What is answers will vary?
400
The suffix -ment means "time". Knowing this information, what does "merriment" mean?
What is merry time, happy time, or a time when you are feeling merry?
400

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. 

What is the author's purpose?

a. entertain      b. persuade     c. inform

What is to inform the reader?

400

Give me a short summary of Midsummer Night's Dream.

Mrs. Hudson will judge this.

400

What is an idiom?

A figure of speech where the meaning of the words do not accurately explain what is occurring.

500
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...
What is across or beyond?
500

Which of these words is a synonym for PERSUADE? Choose all that apply.

Convince

Explain

Amuse

Argue

Infer

Argue, Convince

500

Explain a strategy you can use to correctly answer a summary question on STAAR.

Answers will vary. 

500
Foreshadowing is when the author...
What is give you clues about what to expect in the rest of the story?