HMH 5th M3W2 Spelling

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling. Example: 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Define the term 'synonym'.

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Example: 'happy' is a synonym for 'joyful'.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Example: 'hot' is an antonym for 'cold'.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

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CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does it mean to 'spell' a word?

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To spell a word means to write or say the letters of the word in the correct order.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Example: 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. Example: '-ful' in 'joyful'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words combined to create a new word. Example: 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

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