Exploring Cultures Unit 6 Week 1 Day 2
Question of the Week: How can stories from the past influence our imagination?
Word Analysis: Greek and Latin Roots Knowing the meaning of Greek and Latin roots can help you determine the meaning of unknown words Root Root Meaning Word Word Meaning ques to ask or to inquire request cogn to know recognize vict to conquer victory
Prefixes: re- and mis- A prefix is a syllable at the beginning of a word that changes the meaning of the base word The prefix re- means “again” or “back” Ex: renewed or resounds The prefix mis- means “bad” or “wrong” Ex: misfortune
Author’s Purpose To persuade To inform To express To entertain What is Christopher Paul Curtis’s purpose for writing Bud, Not Buddy?
Modifiers Grammar transparency
Independent Work: 6.1 Vocabulary Due tomorrow Read Ch. 12 (pg. 130-148) of Bud, Not Buddy Answer reading guide questions (Part 2) 6.1 Spelling Menu Due Friday Read choice novel