Vocabulary
What does wandering mean?
Moving around without a clear direction
What is a detail?
A small piece of information that supports the main idea
What is dialogue?
Words spoken by characters
What punctuation ends a statement?
A period (.)
Spell a word with the -ough pattern that rhymes with "though."
Dough
What is a synonym for noisy?
Loud, rowdy, boisterous
How can you find the main idea?
Look at the title, repeated ideas, and first/last sentences
Why do authors use similes?
To compare things and create strong images
What's a verb?
An action or being word (e.g., run, is, jump)
What does the prefix pre- mean?
Before (e.g., preview, prepare)
What does curious mean?
Wanting to know or learn something
What's the difference between fact and opinion?
Fact = true and provable; opinion = someone's feelings
What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things
Fix the sentence: "they was playing outside"
They were playing outside.
What sound does ph usually make?
The /f/ sound (e.g., phone, graph)
What's an antonym for honest?
Dishonest, untruthful
Why is it important to reread confusing parts?
It helps you understand better and find new details
Why does an author repeat a word or phrase?
To show it's important or create rhythm
What's a possessive noun?
A noun that shows ownership (e.g., Sarah's book)
What's the base word of unhappily?
Happy
Use resourceful in a sentence.
Example: She was resourceful and found a way to fix the broken kite.
What detail shows a character's motivation?
What they say, do, or feel that shows what they want.
What is the mood of a story and how is it created?
The feeling the readers gets, made through setting, words, and tone
What is the subject and verb in: "The kids ride the bus."
Subject: The kids; Verb: ride
How many syllables in transportation?
Trans-por-ta-tion (4 syllables)