prefixes
Where does a prefix go?
At the beginning of a word
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson the story is trying to teach you
What is a word that means the same?
Synonym
This genre has plot, characters, setting, problem and solution
What is fiction
When you don't know what a word means, what tool can you use on your test?
What is the dictionary
Does a prefix added to a word change its meaning?
YES!
What is another word for central idea?
Main idea
What is a word that means the opposite of.
This genre may contain a table of contents, photographs, a glossary
What is non-fiction
When I know an answer choice is definitely wrong, what tool can I use on my test.
What is the strike through tool
What does the prefix un- mean?
not
What is it asking you to find if the question asks you why the author wrote the passage.
Author's purpose
When and where a story takes place
This genre has a cast of characters, stage directions and props to bring the story to life.
What is poetry
How many times should you read the passage on your test?
What is at least 2 times
What does the prefix re- mean?
again
In a non-fiction passage, where can you find the main idea of each section?
point of view
This genre has lines, stanzas and might rhyme.
What is poetry
Should you try to prove every answer with text evidence?
What is YES!
What does the prefix pre- mean?
before
What supports the main idea?
Key details
Problem and solution, compare and contrast, sequence, description, are all examples of what?
Text structures
This genre has a claim, audience and facts to back up their claim
What is argumentative texts
When your brain is tired and you are struggling to focus, what should you do?
What is take a quick break and drink some water!