WORD	DEFINITION	EXAMPLE	CHALLENGE
SYNONYM	A word that means the same, or nearly the same thing. You can remember what a synonym is by thinking synonym is similar	Chilly is a synonym for Cold Giant is a synonym for Huge	Make a list of 5 pairs of synonyms.
ANTONYM	Word pairs that are opposite in meaning	Hot--Cold, Fast--Slow, Black--White	Make a list of 5 pairs of antonyms.
HOMONYMS HOMOPHONES	Words that sound alike, but that are spelled different and have different meanings.	Their- means ownership There- means location They're- is the contraction for "they are"	Write 2 sentences using homonyms or homophones. Make sure each version of the word is spelledand used correctly
PREFIXES	Letters or word parts added to the beginning of words. Prefixes change a word's meaning	un- means not or opposite (unhappy, meaning not happy re-means again (rewrite, meaning write again)	Make a list of 5 prefixes and their meanings. Then take those 5 prefixes and put them in front of a word. Use your new words and use them in sentences.
SUFFIX	Letters added to the end of a word that changes its meaning.	er and est used to compare 2 or more things. (smaller, His piece of pizza is smaller than mine. (smallest, That is the smallest piece of pizza I've ever seen.	Give 2 sentences using suffixes. Be ready to explain what the new word means.
INDENT	To set in from the margin.(margin is the part of the page outside the main body of printed or written writing	An easy way to do this is to take your index and middle finger next to the left margin. Then, start your sentence off after your two index fingers. Paragraphs are normally 5-6 sentences long.	Write a paragraph on your favorite hobby. Be sure to indent!
WORD	DEFINITION	EXAMPLE	CHALLENGE
NARRATIVE WRITING	Can be described as telling a story. These stories are told in first person, using the words "I", "MY" and "ME"		Write a paragraph in narrative form. This paragraph can be about anything, as long as it is about you.
EXPOSITORY WRITING	The author writes to explain or inform the audience. Most of the writing is informational. These stories contain facts and evidence about the topic.	An example is information that is written in Science books.	Write a paragraph in expository form. Be sure that all your information is FACTS.
PERSUASIVE WRITING	This writing is to construct an argument. Picking one side of the story and explaining is a must. First you need to take a stand and stick with it throughout the paper. Evidence to back up your stance will help you persuade your audience to agree with your argument	Many lawyers are good persuaders. They find evidence to back up their case.	Write one paragraph on this topic. Should we eat breakfast everyday? Be sure to take a stance and provide good reasons to back up your argument.
SIMILE	When a writer compares 2 things with the words "like" or "as"	My bedroom is as messy as a pigpen.	Write 2 things that are being compared. Don't forget to use "like" or "as".
METAPHOR	2 things that are compared without the words 'like" or "as'	This assignment was a piece of cake. (the assignment is being compared to a piece of cake, meaning that the assignment was easy	Write a metaphor and underline the two things that are being compared. Then explain what your metaphor means. Remember that a metaphor compares 2 things WITHOUT the words "like" or "as"
ALLITERATION	The repetition of the same or very similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.	Sally sells seashells by the seashore. The repeated consonant sounds are s, sh, and l	Create a sentence using alliteration. Remember to repeat consonant sounds close together.
INTEGRITY	Total honesty and sincerity or the condition of being free from damage or defect.	Although the cashier was very rude to Jim, he left the store with integrity	Create a sentence using the word integrity
ISOLATION WORDS	words that stand alone	biology is broken down to bio means life and logy means the study of. Therefore, biology means the study of life	What does bibliography mean? A. A list of books?, B. The study of books?, C. The history of religion?, or D. The life story of a writer?
PROCESS OF ELIMINATION	Eliminating one answer at a time to figure out the correct answer.	When answering a multiple choice question, you can narrow down your answer by the process of elimination. Read all the answers first. Then start eliminating from the most obvious wrong answer to the most correct answer.	What type of award does the Grammy award? A. The Movies, B. Televesion Shows, C. Music and Albums, or D. Actors
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER	The arrangementof events according to their order of time		Put the deaths of Coretta Scott King, Lou Rawls, Rosa Parks, and Ray Charles in chronological order
FACT vs. OPINION	A fact is something that can be proven. A opinion is something that can't be proven.	Miguel Juarez Middle School is in Waukegan, IL.-- This statement is a fact because we are in the building right now so it can be proven. Miguel Juarez is the best school in Waukegan is an opinion because it can't be proven. Other teachers, students and parents may feel that their school is the best.	Write 3 facts and 3 opinions
INFERENCE	An intelligent guess about a passage based on the clues within the text.	Jada is putting on the finishing touches to her ensemble. She wnats to make sure her outfit and make-up look just right. All of the sudden, her mother called up to her to let her know that James and the limousine were waiting. When Jada walked downstairs she saw that James was holding a corsage. For this passage we would infer that Jada is getting ready to go to the prom.	Make an inference based on the following passage: A father and som are looking forward to the day that is about to come. They untie their rope and leave the dock. The son has a hard time getting the fish around the hook. He looks to his father for help. What activity would you infer the son and father are about to partake?