2.02 Language Arts Lesson (Assignment 1 for Week of 9/16)

​2.02 Lesson (ELA Assignment 1 WEEK of Sept. 16th

​In this lesson you will:
1. Practice using suffixes
2. Learn to use context clues to find meaning of unknown words and phrases
3. Explain how text features contribute to the meaning of a text.
4. Explain how relevant details contribute to the explicit central idea.

​When you finish this lesson you will take 2.02
Quiz in Language Arts gradebook!

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Use the draw tool to circle your answer :)

Multiple Choice

Select the best suffix for the blank.

A person who farms is a farm___.

• -er

• -ed

• -ing

Multiple Choice

Select the best suffix for the blank.

All of the crops must be plant__.

• -er

• -ed

• -ing

​Context Clues

​Context clues, like definitions and examples in the text can be used to help us find the meaning of unknown words.
By using DECODING (breaking down syllables) and Context Clues
you can learn the meaning of new words :)

SEE the 2 examples of using Context Clues for the words below

Multiple Choice

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word: Pollinating

"Lulu watched the bees. He watched how they went from one orange blossom to another pollinating the fruit trees."

• to spread oranges

• to spread bees

• to spread pollen

• to spread fruit

​Text Features

​Text Features are the elements in a text that are not apart of the main body. See the chart below for the different types of TEXT FEATURES

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Multiple Select

What text features from the Image shown "The Citrus Wizard" are seen on this page.

Select all that apply.

• Title

• Photograph

• Glossary

• Caption

Multiple Choice

What is the text feature shown in the image from the "The Citris Wizard"

• Title

• Table of Contents

• Glossary

• Caption

Multiple Choice

What text features are NOT shown in the image from page 2 of "The Citrus Wizard"

• glossary

• Photograph

• Heading

• Caption

Multiple Choice

Which text feature gives us a visual of the data collected in the image from page 4 of "The Citrus Wizard"

• graph

• Photograph

• Heading

• Caption

Open Ended

What do you think is the CENTRAL IDEA of a text or story?

Explain your thinking.

​How do I find the CENTRAL or MAIN IDEA?

ANNOTATE BEFORE I READ:

1. CIRCLE the title

2. Highlight Headings/Subheadings

3. READ the captions on photographs

4. ASK yourself "What will this be about?

WHILE I READ:
After each section stop and think,
“What is the big idea from this section?”

AFTER I READ:
Go back to the introduction and conclusion
paragraphs and look for the sentence that
explains what the passage is about.
HIGHLIGHT THAT SENTENCE!!!

A Good Reader....

Multiple Choice

The central idea is

• What the story is mostly about

• A long, detailed summary

• The moral of the story

• The most exciting moment

Multiple Choice

There are many strange but beautiful creatures that live in the coral reef. They are warm and shallow habitats that are home to corals, clams, jellyfish, crabs, and so much more! Even sharks and sea cows can call the reefs their homes. They provide so much for so many creatures, that it’s important to keep our oceans clean, so these animals have a place to live! What is this passage’s CENTRAL IDEA?

• Oceans need to be cleaned up

• Different sea life in the coral reefs

• Sharks that live in coral reefs

• What habitats are

Multiple Choice

The central idea is supported by

• Details throughout the story

• The setting

• Dialogue

• Concluding sentences

• Title

Multiple Choice

Apples can be used to make many delicious treats. Some people like to slice apples and dip them in caramel. Others like to cook apples and make them into applesauce. Maybe you enjoy making apples into a pie. Or maybe you just like to pick them off the tree and take a big bite! There are many ways to enjoy this fruit! What is the CENTRAL IDEA of this passage?

• Apples are tasty

• There are many ways to eat an apple

• Apples come in all different forms

Multiple Choice

If the main idea is “There are many different colors in a crayon box” what would a supporting detail be?

• Orange is my favorite color

• The crayon box has 24 colors in it

• I like to color in my coloring book

• Crayons are fun to use

Multiple Choice

Tomorrow I get to go to my grandparent’s house! It’s always so much fun there. Grandma and Grandpa are taking me to the movies, and then out for ice cream afterwards! Then we are going to camp into the living room and dance to their old records. I can’t wait! What is the CENTRAL IDEA of this passage?

• Going to grandma and grandpa’s house will be fun

• Ice cream is the best treat

• Camping in the living room is fun

• Grandparents are the best relatives

Multiple Choice

Microchips provide the power for wristwatches. They are also the brains in our computers, and they control robots. These chips are used in video games and space shuttles. They make our cameras, radios, and televisions small and light.
What is the story mainly about?

• How computers work
• Why televisions are small
• How microchips are used

Multiple Choice

Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.
• A tadpole is the name of a young frog.
• Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.
• The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

Multiple Choice

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the above paragraph?

• We sometimes use words to express ourselves.

• We use body language to communicate with others.

• Body language may not mean the same thing to everyone.

• Body language includes gestures, facial expression, and posture.

Multiple Choice

Main Idea:
Octopuses have many different ways to hide themselves from predators.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• Octopuses have two eyes and four pairs of arms.
• Octopuses like to live in coral reefs.
• Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves.
• Octopuses move about by crawling or swimming.

​Central Idea 2 Types

The author uses the closing sentence to explicitly write the central idea of the paragraph.

The author includes important details to help you understand the central idea, but it is not stated directly.
MUST USE INFERENCING: Use details from the text as well as background information to draw a conclusion.

​Almost Done!

Answer the next set of questions to make sure you are ready to ACE the Quiz!!

After you finish: Go to the FLVS ELA gradebook and take your 2.02 Quiz

Multiple Choice

Read the excerpt from “Staying Fit and Feeling Fine.” Then answer the question.

It’s important to visit your doctor regularly to keep up with your health. When you know your body is in good shape, you worry less. And if something is wrong, you can catch it early and take care of it.

What is the meaning of the word regularly as it's used in the text?

• never

• rarely

• sometimes

• often

Multiple Choice

Read the text “Staying Fit and Feeling Fine.” (shown in the image)

Is the central idea explicit or implied?

• Implied, because the text states the central idea plainly

• Implied, because the text does not state the central idea plainly

• Explicit, because the text does not state the central idea plainly

• Explicit, because the text states the central idea plainly

Multiple Select

Select all of the details that support the central idea of “Staying Fit and Feeling Fine.”

• Balancing a healthy diet and exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and stay active.

• The right amount of sunlight can have big benefits like bone strength, improved mood, and better sleep.

• It is important to visit your doctor regularly to keep up with your health.

• These are just some examples.

Multiple Choice

Which text feature could the author add to help you understand more about the amount of sunlight you need each day.

• A heading above the section about sunlight

• An illustration of a young child at the beach

• A chart that lists age groups and how much daily sun is needed

• A caption under the photograph of a healthy lunch

YAY! You are finished with 2.02 lesson and are READY for the 2.02 Quiz!!

FIRST OPEN the PASSAGE you will need for the 2.02 Quiz (CLICK HERE)
THEN
Go to the FLVS ELA gradebook
and take your 2.02 Quiz