Word Study
Prefixes Meaning Not
A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word.
We have studied several prefix that mean not, including non-, il-, im-, in-, and -ir. We explored how they change the meaning of the root. For example, the word "unhappy" consists of the prefix "un-" [which means "not"] combined with the root (stem) word "happy"; the word "unhappy" means "not happy."
We have studied several prefix that mean not, including non-, il-, im-, in-, and -ir. We explored how they change the meaning of the root. For example, the word "unhappy" consists of the prefix "un-" [which means "not"] combined with the root (stem) word "happy"; the word "unhappy" means "not happy."
Don't Say Said
The most common verb used a dialogue tag is said. In Class 4-206 we don't say said. Instead we choose a stronger verb that matches the emotion of the speaker.
Punctuating Dialogue
Dialogue is the words spoken by the characters in our fictional texts. Sentences that include dialogue usually contain the words the character is saying and a dialogue tag. The words the character is saying are surrounded by quotation marks. The dialogue tag tells us who is speaking and how they are speaking
(said/screamed/whispered).
Sometimes the tag is written before the words the character says.
Mrs. Clarke cheered, “Class 4-206 is the best!”
Sometimes the tag is written after the words the character says.
“Class 4-206 is the best,” Mrs. Clarke announced.
We collected examples of dialogue from our fictional texts and discovered how punctuation is used in dialogue. We made specific noticings about quotation marks, commas, and ending punctuation. We then applied what we learned to writing dialogue in our personal narratives.
(said/screamed/whispered).
Sometimes the tag is written before the words the character says.
Mrs. Clarke cheered, “Class 4-206 is the best!”
Sometimes the tag is written after the words the character says.
“Class 4-206 is the best,” Mrs. Clarke announced.
We collected examples of dialogue from our fictional texts and discovered how punctuation is used in dialogue. We made specific noticings about quotation marks, commas, and ending punctuation. We then applied what we learned to writing dialogue in our personal narratives.
Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meaning
Because of Winn-Dixie, Chapters 1 - 5
WOW! Words
We are learning new vocabulary words through the conversations we are having and the texts we are reading. Through vocabulary studies we are learning to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by:
• Using context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase
• Using common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word
• Consulting reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
We try to use these new words in both our writing and speaking!
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6
• Using context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase
• Using common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word
• Consulting reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
We try to use these new words in both our writing and speaking!
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6