Vocabulary
What is an inference?
An inference is using clues to figure out what isn't directly being said.
What is the meaning of Un-?
Example: undo, unbend
To reverse the action.
What is the meaning of -ly?
Ex: lovely, crazily, badly
Characteristic of
What is a simile?
Comparing to two things with "like" or "as"
Example: Her skin was as soft as a blanket.
What is the meaning of the word obstructed?
Lucy obstructed the entrance and wouldn't let Ms. Pham pass.
Obstructed means to block.
What is a central idea?
Central idea is like the main idea, or the most important point the author is trying to make.
What is the meaning of Re-?
Example: Redo, recall
Again
What is the meaning of -al?
Ex: logical, comical, central, medical
Relating to
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two unlike things to suggest an idea. Does not use "like" or "as".
Example: The exam was a piece of cake!
What is the meaning of the word objective?
Ms. Pham's objective was to make sure her kids understood the meaning of objective.
Objective means a goal.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To paraphrase means to restate in your own words.
What is the meaning of Pro-?
Ex: Proclaim, professional, progress
In front, ahead
What is the meaning of -ate?
Ex: Vacate, exterminate, deliberate
To cause or make happen
What is an idiom?
An expression that has a meaning that is different from the words being used.
Raining cats and dogs!
Beating around the bush!
Beggars can't be choosers!
What does it mean to summarize?
To summarize means to retell the important parts of a story.
What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is what the author wants to show or inform the reader about.
What is the meaning of Dis-?
Ex: Disorganized, disagree, disrespectful
Opposite of
What does vacate mean?
To cause or make something empty.
What is a plot?
What is the meaning of the word vacate?
The office staff told the workers to vacate the premises.
To cause something to be empty.
What statement can best support the claim that is being made in this passage?
Being a new student can be scary, but it will help if you form good relationships at school. A new student can join a multitude of activities like sports, volunteering, boys and girls club, or boys and girls scouts. These activities can offer opportunities to make new friends who can offer a helping hand. Going to a new school and being a new student can be scary, but if you form good relationships, you will get acclimated very easily.
A new student can do better in school if they form good relationships.
What is the meaning of Out-?
Ex: Outstanding, outside, outperform
Beyond
What is the meaning of logical?
Name a genre we read this trimester.
Nonfiction, fantasy, informational, fiction, fantasy, drama, poem
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun.
example: beautiful, glamorous, amazing, outstanding, lovely