Latin Roots
If something is independent it is...
not dependent.
A topic of a paper is?
What the paper is about.
What was the Author's purpose of the story New Kid?
To entertain!
What does ELA stand for?
What does the latin root "ology" mean?
The study of
The main/central idea is the what of a topic?
The most important part of a topic.
What does it mean to persuade someone?
Convince someone to think a certain way.
What was the first story we read this unit?
Malala
The Latin root Ad means...
to/toward
(will accept together)
If I had a story about how coffee should be given to everyone because it is delicious, it energizes people, and it is made it many forms... what is my central idea?
"Coffee should be given to everyone"
What is the reason an author writes something? (Think P.I.E)
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
What is the theme of this unit?
The word incredible comes from the Latin root cred, which means 'to believe'. Which is the best definition of incredible?
1. Unimaginable
2. Imaginative
Unimaginable
What is a theme?
The hidden message/meaning in a story.
Why is author's purpose important?
It is how they keep readers interested in their writing!
What three topics do you work on in Lexia?
Word study
Grammar
Comprehension
The latin root for "not" is....
In or im
What is it called when you have information that helps support your claim/central idea?
Supporting ideas/sentences
What is the peak of a story called?
Climax
Tell me what all parts of 'RACES' means
R: Restate the question
A: Answer the question
C:Cite evidence
E: Explain your reasoning
S:Summarize