Root Word- Graph

Front

What is the definition of a paragraph?

Back

A paragraph is a part of a piece of writing that begins with a topic sentence, describes the topic in detail, and ends with a concluding sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does the root 'graph' mean?

Back

The root 'graph' means writing.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Front

In the word 'telegraph', which part is related to writing?

Back

The part 'graph' is related to writing.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Front

Why is 'graphite' associated with the root word 'graph'?

Back

Because 'graphite' contains the root word 'graph', which means writing.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Front

What is an autograph?

Back

An autograph is what someone has written when he or she signed his or her own name on something.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Back

The purpose of a topic sentence is to introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

Back

The role of a concluding sentence is to summarize the main points and provide closure to the paragraph.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Can you give an example of a word that contains the root 'graph'?

Back

Examples include 'biography', 'photograph', and 'autograph'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Front

What is the difference between 'telegraph' and 'autograph'?

Back

'Telegraph' refers to a system for transmitting messages over long distances, while 'autograph' refers to a person's signature.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the prefix 'tele-' in 'telegraph' mean?

Back

The prefix 'tele-' means 'distant' or 'far off'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A