Prefixes
Identify the meaning of re- as used in the sentence below.
I need to refill my water bottle before we go, it is nearly empty.
Re- means again
I appreciate your individualism, but sometimes you need to learn to work as part of a team.
What is the definition of individualism?
What clues in the sentence lead you to this definition?
Definition: referring to one person
Clues: The person is being told that their working on their own is appreciated, but they also need to be a good team player
Josie's week is jam-packed. In addition to school, homework, and chores; she has soccer, band practice, ballet lessons, and Girl Scouts. She rarely has time to spend with her friends or watch TV.
What is a good word to describe Josie?
Why did you choose this word?
Answers may vary.
Word Example: Busy or Involved
Why Example: She participates in a variety of activities, outside of her schoolwork.
What are the two modes in writing?
Informational and Opinion
What is the difference between similes and metaphors?
Similes use "like" or "as" to make a comparison and metaphors state a direct comparison.
Example:
Her smile is as bright as sunshine.
Life is a highway.
Identify the meaning of un- as used in the sentence below.
I was unaware the plans had changed.
Un- means not
Attention passengers on Flight 721 to Honolulu. Please proceed to Gate 33 where your plane is now boarding.
What is the definition of proceed?
What clues lead you to your definition?
Definition: To move forward to
Clues: The passengers need to go to Gate 33 to board the plane.
Thomas pushed his way to the front of the line. He grabbed his lunch tray without saying "Thank you," to the server. While he was eating, he talked with his mouth full, and he left a mess of crumbs when he was done.
What is a good word to describe Thomas?
Why did you choose this word?
Answers may vary.
Word Example: Rude or Impolite
Why Example: He pushed in line, did not say thank you, and talked with food in his mouth.
What is the question and controlling idea from this prompt?
Write an opinion essay on whether or not cell phones should be allowed in schools. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
The question is whether or not cell phones should be allowed in schools.
The controlling idea is either cell phones should be allowed in schools or cell phones should not be allowed in schools.
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
The cheetah is as fast as a race car.
Simile
Identify the meaning of inner- as used in the sentence below.
I didn't tell anyone that my innermost dream is to be a soccer player.
Inner- means in
The firefighter grasped the young man by the arm and pulled him from the burning house.
What is the definition of grasped?
What clues lead you to your definition?
Definition: To take hold with a hand
Clues: The firefighter took hold of the young man with his hand and pulled him out by the arm.
Lucy's room looks like it was hit by a tornado. There are dirty clothes all over the floor. Her desk is covered with papers, candy wrappers, and soda cans. Even her bed is a mountain of clothes, pillows, and stuffed animals.
What is a good word to describe Lucy?
Why did you choose that word?
Answers may vary.
Word Example: Messy or untidy
Why Example: She has a variety of things all over her room.
What elements are in the body paragraphs of an essay?
Point, Evidence and Elaboration
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
The night was a dark cave.
Identify the meaning of sub- as used in the sentence below.
The subtitle of the book was found on the title page, beneath the main title.
Sub- means under or below
Dad is taking the bread out of the oven. I've always loved the smell of freshly baked bread.
What is the definition of freshly?
What clues lead you to your definition?
Definition: Newly made
Clues: When you take bread out of the oven, it is newly made.
Alex is always making jokes. He can make almost anyone laugh. He can also make the most amazing silly faces.
What is a good word to describe Alex?
Why did you choose this word?
Answers may vary.
Word Example: Funny or a Class Clown
Why Example: He likes to make jokes and make others laugh.
Write an introduction for this prompt:
Write an opinion essay on whether or not cell phones should be allowed in schools. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Answers may vary.
Example Introduction:
Cell phones allow us to access a world of information in the palm of our hand. The text talks about whether or not cell phones should be allowed in schools. Listen up! Cell phones should be allowed in schools.
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
She was as sweet as pie.
Simile
Identify the meaning of fore- as used in the sentence below.
Sometimes the first part of a tale will foretell the ending.
Fore- means before
I thought I heard a faint scratching noise, but I figured it might just be in my head.
What is the definition of faint?
What clues lead you to your definition?
Definition: barely noticeable
Clues: The person thought the noise was just in their head.
Last year, Mark's aunt went on a jungle safari in Africa. The year before that she took sky diving lessons. This summer she will be going on a white water rafting trip and she has plans to start rock climbing too.
What is a good word to describe Mark's aunt?
Why did you choose this word?
Answers may vary.
Word Example: Adventurous or a World Traveler
Why Example: Mark's aunt has gone on different trips each year and plans to go on more trips.
Elaborate on this point:
Spain wanted to settle St. Augustine to spread their religion.
Answers may vary.
Example Elaboration:
St. Augustine's founder and Spanish explorer, Pedro Menendez, built simple, thatched huts called missions. In these missions, Spanish priests shared the Christian religion with the Native Americans.
Give an example of a metaphor.
Example:
America is a melting pot.