You have done well learning about prefixes,
suffixes and root words. Your first word
work assessment is scheduled for Thursday,
st
October 31
Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a
word.
anti- against, or opposed to
pre- before or earlier
mid- near the middle
extra- outside or beyond
Suffix
Suffix meaning
Past tense version of most verbs
-ed
Suffixes
Tells how something was done (can be added to adjectives to make them adverbs)
-ly
-ed
-ly
Plural, more than one
-s/es
-s/es
-ing
Action, state, or process Happening right now or action
-ing
Root
Root meaning
bio
life
Root Words
mono
one
bio
mono
opt
wish or choose
opt
graph
writing
graph
Each of these words has 2 different parts you have studied.
We also looked at
multisyllabic words.
•antibiotic •biography•previewing •extraordinarily
Some words can have a
prefix, a suffix and a root
all in one word.
There could be any combination of a prefix, suffix, root word below. Circle the 2 types in each word below?
antibiotic
biography
previewing
extraordinarily
Reading “The Cities Inside Us”
Unit 2 Inquiry question: What makes me who I am?
Welcome back to poetry!
- Today, you will read Alberto Ríos' poem "The Cities Inside
Us."- Ríos uses vivid imagery to explore people's memories and
experiences.- You will be completing a first read and close read of his
poem.
Reading “The Cities Inside Us”
Unit 2 Inquiry question: What makes me who I am?
We will complete a first and close read today. First review poetry terms…
Word
Definition
A row of words that may or may not be a complete thought in poetry; kind of like a sentence in prose
line
(other writing)Line the end of one line of poetry and the beginning
line break
of a new line
A group of lines around one topic or thought, like a paragraph in prose (other writing)
stanza
Poetry –
Writing that creates an imaginative experience or a specific emotional response through specific word choice arranged for its
meaning, sound, and rhythm.
--- That could be the definition of lyrical music, right? Most of your favorite songs are probably a lot like poetry unless they are
instrumental only.
Albert Ríos
Ríos is a poet, writer, and professor in Arizona.
He has written multiple collections of poetry
He has written 3 collections of short stories.
He wrote a memoir about growing up along the Mexico/Arizona
border.
Reading “The Cities Inside Us”
Reading “The Cities Inside Us”First & Close Read – Read the poem twice. During the first read, think about what the poem is saying; try to find
1.2.
the main idea.Emotional reactions – pay attention to any feelings that you notice while
3.
reading.Take notes about your thoughts and feelings during both readings.
4.5.
Review the notes you take
The Cities Inside Us
Paraphrasing - when you put
the original text into your
own words.
It is an important skill that
shows you understand what
you are reading.
Writing
Pronouns & Writing.
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. Without pronouns you have to repeat the same nouns over and over
again.
Example:
Louise said that Louise was going to call Louise’s mother.
Louise said that she was going to call her mother.
Antecedent
Every pronoun has a noun that comes before it.
The word we use for that is antecedent.
An antecedent is something that comes before
something else.
Pronouns must agree with the antecedent in gender
and in number.
Practice! Decide if the pronouns agree with the
underlined antecedent.
The boy had blue socks. She wore them every day.
The cats like to meow. It does it everyday.
I can’t find my books. Have you seen him?
Gene and Tina are my best friends. They are nice.
Writing
- Life experiences vary from person to person.
- One event is not less impactful than another.
- Events can be big or small.
- Life experiences go beyond daily tasks.- Identify which events can be considered a life experience.
This unit’s writing focus in a life experience narrative.
You can write about a real experience or a made-up one.
Think about the memories you reflected on in the last
section. Start brainstorming about what kind of story
you will tell today. Will you write fiction or nonfiction?
Wrap Up
Today you:Word WorkReading “The Cities Inside UPronoun Practice
s”
This unit asks: What makes me who I am? As we move through the unit, you will identify and defend an answer to this question.
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You have done well learning about prefixes,
suffixes and root words. Your first word
work assessment is scheduled for Thursday,
st
October 31
Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a
word.
anti- against, or opposed to
pre- before or earlier
mid- near the middle
extra- outside or beyond
Suffix
Suffix meaning
Past tense version of most verbs
-ed
Suffixes
Tells how something was done (can be added to adjectives to make them adverbs)
-ly
-ed
-ly
Plural, more than one
-s/es
-s/es
-ing
Action, state, or process Happening right now or action
-ing
Root
Root meaning
bio
life
Root Words
mono
one
bio
mono
opt
wish or choose
opt
graph
writing
graph
Each of these words has 2 different parts you have studied.
We also looked at
multisyllabic words.
•antibiotic •biography•previewing •extraordinarily
Some words can have a
prefix, a suffix and a root
all in one word.
There could be any combination of a prefix, suffix, root word below. Circle the 2 types in each word below?
antibiotic
biography
previewing
extraordinarily
Reading “The Cities Inside Us”
Unit 2 Inquiry question: What makes me who I am?
Welcome back to poetry!
- Today, you will read Alberto Ríos' poem "The Cities Inside
Us."- Ríos uses vivid imagery to explore people's memories and
experiences.- You will be completing a first read and close read of his
poem.
Reading “The Cities Inside Us”
Unit 2 Inquiry question: What makes me who I am?
We will complete a first and close read today. First review poetry terms…
Word
Definition
A row of words that may or may not be a complete thought in poetry; kind of like a sentence in prose
line
(other writing)Line the end of one line of poetry and the beginning
line break
of a new line
A group of lines around one topic or thought, like a paragraph in prose (other writing)
stanza
Poetry –
Writing that creates an imaginative experience or a specific emotional response through specific word choice arranged for its
meaning, sound, and rhythm.
--- That could be the definition of lyrical music, right? Most of your favorite songs are probably a lot like poetry unless they are
instrumental only.
Albert Ríos
Ríos is a poet, writer, and professor in Arizona.
He has written multiple collections of poetry
He has written 3 collections of short stories.
He wrote a memoir about growing up along the Mexico/Arizona
border.
Reading “The Cities Inside Us”
Reading “The Cities Inside Us”First & Close Read – Read the poem twice. During the first read, think about what the poem is saying; try to find
1.2.
the main idea.Emotional reactions – pay attention to any feelings that you notice while
3.
reading.Take notes about your thoughts and feelings during both readings.
4.5.
Review the notes you take
The Cities Inside Us
Paraphrasing - when you put
the original text into your
own words.
It is an important skill that
shows you understand what
you are reading.
Writing
Pronouns & Writing.
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. Without pronouns you have to repeat the same nouns over and over
again.
Example:
Louise said that Louise was going to call Louise’s mother.
Louise said that she was going to call her mother.
Antecedent
Every pronoun has a noun that comes before it.
The word we use for that is antecedent.
An antecedent is something that comes before
something else.
Pronouns must agree with the antecedent in gender
and in number.
Practice! Decide if the pronouns agree with the
underlined antecedent.
The boy had blue socks. She wore them every day.
The cats like to meow. It does it everyday.
I can’t find my books. Have you seen him?
Gene and Tina are my best friends. They are nice.
Writing
- Life experiences vary from person to person.
- One event is not less impactful than another.
- Events can be big or small.
- Life experiences go beyond daily tasks.- Identify which events can be considered a life experience.
This unit’s writing focus in a life experience narrative.
You can write about a real experience or a made-up one.
Think about the memories you reflected on in the last
section. Start brainstorming about what kind of story
you will tell today. Will you write fiction or nonfiction?
Wrap Up
Today you:Word WorkReading “The Cities Inside UPronoun Practice
s”
This unit asks: What makes me who I am? As we move through the unit, you will identify and defend an answer to this question.
Happy trails! Remember to practice ini-Ready!
i-Ready Leaderboard Shining
Stars
William Bertolette
Rasheen Harper
Jane Fuller
i-Ready Leaderboard Shining
Stars
Imani Laboy
Brady Foley
Skylar Mack