Phonics/Word Analysis
What does the prefix "inter-" mean?
The prefix "inter-" means "between" or "among."
What is the main idea of the story?
The main idea of the story is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.
What is a complex sentence?
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is a narrative essay?
A narrative essay is a story that tells about real or fictional events, usually including a plot, characters, and a setting.
What are the 3 parts of nouns?
Person, Place, Thing
What does the suffix "-ism" represent?
The suffix "-ism" represents a belief or practice (e.g., realism, socialism).
How do you summarize a text?
To summarize a text, you condense the main points and ideas into a shorter form.
What is a subject-verb agreement?
Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).
What are the components of a narrative essay?
The components of a narrative essay include an introduction, body paragraphs (with details), and a conclusion.
What is the main type of verbs?
Action
Give an example of a word with the root "chron."
An example of a word with the root "chron" is "chronological."
What does it mean to visualize while reading?
To visualize while reading means to create mental images of the characters, settings, and events.
What is a run-on sentence?
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are connected improperly without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.
How do you structure the beginning of a narrative?
To structure the beginning of a narrative, start with a hook to grab the reader's attention, introduce the characters, and set up the setting.
How many types of punctuation are there for the ends of our sentences?
4
What does the Greek root "bio" mean?
The Greek root "bio" means "life."
How can you identify the author's purpose?
To identify the author's purpose, consider why the author wrote the text (to inform, entertain, persuade, etc.).
What is an irregular noun?
An irregular noun is a noun that does not follow the standard rules for pluralization (e.g., child/children, mouse/mice).
What is the purpose of a graphic organizer in writing?
The purpose of a graphic organizer in writing is to help organize thoughts and ideas visually before drafting the essay.
What does our RACE Diagram mean?
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain/End
What is the meaning of the suffix "-ous"?
The meaning of the suffix "-ous" is "full of" or "having the qualities of" (e.g., joyous, dangerous).
What are story elements?
Story elements include characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
What is a participial phrase?
A participial phrase is a group of words that includes a participle and provides additional information about a noun (e.g., "Running down the street, the dog barked").
What is the first step in writing a narrative?
The first step in writing a narrative is to brainstorm ideas and create an outline or plan for the essay.
What are you supposed to do at the beginning of every new paragraph?
Indent