Suffixes
What does the suffix -able mean in the word readable?
Capable of being read
If a story uses "I" or "we" what point of view is it written in?
First Person
A simile compares two things using what two words?
In the word escape, the VCe pattern makes the vowel sound long or short?
LONG
The Greek root geo means what?
Geo means earth
What word means "able to be believed"
Believable
What point of view is this paragraph in?
When you walk into the classroom, you can feel the excitement in the air. You take your seat, open your notebook, and get ready for the lesson. Your teacher smiles and says today you’ll be learning about space, and your eyes light up. As you listen, you imagine yourself floating among the stars. You can almost feel the weightlessness as you drift past the moon. By the end of class, you realize how much you’ve learned—and you can’t wait to come back tomorrow.
Second Person Point of View
What type of figurative language is this:
“The classroom was a zoo”?
What is the vowel team in the word boat?
vowel team: oa
What does the word biography mean based on the root bio?
A story of someone's life
The word creative has the suffix -ive. What does the suffix -ive mean?
What Point of view is this paragraph being told in?
Samantha rushed down the hallway, clutching her backpack as the bell rang. She didn’t want to be late for science class again. Her teacher, Mr. Lopez, smiled when she finally slid into her seat. Samantha took a deep breath and opened her notebook, determined to do better today. Even though mornings were always hectic, she was proud of herself for trying her best.
Third Person Point of View.
Identify the figurative language: “Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
Simile
What is the difference between long and short vowel sounds?
Long vowels say their name; short vowels do not.
The root chron means time. What does chronological order mean?
Events arranged in the order they happened.
What does the suffix -ible mean in the word flexible?
Capable of being bent or changed.
Read this scenario and identify the point of view:
Jordan looked out the window and saw the rain pouring down. He wondered if his friends were getting wet. Meanwhile, across town, Mia was enjoying the sunny weather without a care.
Third Person Point of View
Explain how this metaphor shows meaning:
“He has a heart of stone.”
It means he is unfeeling or not compassionate
Which word uses a VCe pattern?
a) explode OR b) dinner
A) explode
What is a word that has the root geo and means “the study of the Earth”?
Geology
Create a sentence using a word with the suffix -able, -ible, or -ive and explain what the suffix means.
Possible answer: (Example) “She is a talkative person.” -ive means “having the quality of.”
Restate this sentence from third person to first person:
She walked to school quickly because she was late
I walked to school quickly because I was late.
Write your own original SIMILE comparing yourself to an object or animal.
EXAMPLE: “I’m like a hummingbird, always moving and curious.”
Similes use the words like or as.
Spell a word with a vowel team that makes the long “e” sound and identify the pattern.
EXAMPLE: Peach
vowel team: ea
The root chron means time. What might a chronometer be used for?
It is a device that measures time accurately. Chron = time, meter = measure.