Grade 6
Les. 11
Vocabulary
Grade 6
Les. 12
Vocabulary
Grade 6
Les. 13
Vocabulary
thrive- growing in a healthy manner
ideal- perfectly suited for a particular
imperative- must be done no matter what is
illuminates- shines a light on something to
purpose
keeping it from being completed
make it brighter or more visible
perched- sitting on the edge
disoriented- feel lost or have lost your sense
bearable- can put up with
wedged- packed in tightly
of direction
abundant- large quantities
pelting- falling hard and hitting with force
premonition- feeling that something, usually
phenomenon- something out of the ordinary
slunk left quietly and secretly
unpleasant, is about to occur
refuge- a place that provides shelter and
blurted- said something suddenly and
receded- moved back from where it was
protection
impulsively
before
bulky- large and hard to carry
stranded-something has been left
haphazardly- not well planned or arranged
fantastic- so amazing and unusual that it
somewhere and cannot get back
remorse- feel guilt or regret
didn’t seem real
nestled- in a safe, protected spot
optimistic- feel positive about the future
suspended- hanging above something
startled- surprised or upset by a sudden noise
shuffled- move slowly dragging your feet
or movement
instead of picking them up
scrambled- moved quickly to get away
engulf- cover/ go completely over
Spelling
Spelling
Words With Suffixes –able, -ible
noticeable passable convertible
wearable avoidable capable
profitable applicable accessible
breakable destructible excitable
invincible sensible edible
comprehensible credible
returnable permissible
reproducible
Words With Suffixes –ous, -ious, eous
poisonous glamorous joyous
adventurous courageous
disastrous generous miraculous
studious hilarious envious
industrious infectious mysterious
suspicious advantageous
gorgeous nutritious nauseous
outrageous
Comprehension
Figurative Language
Comprehension
Figurative Language
Writers use figurative language to
make their descriptions more lively
and to help readers picture events.
Three types of Figurative Language
1. Simile- compares two
unlike things using the
words like or as
2. Metaphor- compares two
unlike things, but it does
NOT use the words like or
As.
3. Personification- a kind of
metaphor that gives
human characteristics to
Something that is not
human.
Writers use figurative language to
make their descriptions more lively
and to help readers picture events.
Three types of Figurative Language
1. SimileIce crushed the ship like a tin can.
Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
Poetic Devices
Some prefixes have the same
meaning (eg. dis/ un). Use a
dictionary to determine which is
appropriate.
Some root words can take both a
prefix and a suffix.
Simile…Metaphor…Personification
Imagery- By relating something to
the senses, imagery helps readers
experience the way something
looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or
feels.
2. MetaphorAntarctic winter is one long stretch
of twilight.
3.
Personification- a kind of
metaphor that gives
human characteristics to
Something that is not
human.
Spelling
Words Ending with /el/, /en/
actual beckon burden captain
comparison example foreign
people informal label medal
peddle personal pigeon several
special sudden neutral veteran
usual
Comprehension
Theme
The theme of a story is its
underlying message. Many times, it
is implied, or suggested, rather than
stated directly.
 Ask yourself, “What point is
the author trying to
make?”
 Think about the characters’
traits and actions. What do
you think they learned?
 Think about the setting.
What happens because of
the setting?
Author’s Purpose and
Perspective
There are 3 main purposes for
which authors write:
 To entertain
 To inform
 To persuade
Grade 6
Les. 14
Vocabulary
Grade 6
Les. 15
Vocabulary
cocky- very confident and sure
communal- shared by a group of people
gingerly- cautiously, tentatively
dissatisfied- not happy with the way
winced- move away from something in
something has turned out
anticipation of something unpleasant
demands- expected to give your time,
terminal- unable to improve the present
facilities, or resources
situation
apparent- obvious
acquaintance- someone you have met but
indebted- grateful or obliged for a favor or
don’t know well
assistance given to you
stymied-feel you are prevented from making
bliss- feel happy and content
progress on a task
arduous- requires hard work
retrieve- go get something and bring it back
prudent- sensible and practical in actions
to where you were before
stationary- stays in one place
rank- tastes or smells foul
entwined- twisted together and wound
lingered- moved slowly
around one another
clutched- held tightly
emerged-came out of
hobbled- had trouble walking or limped
long- to want something badly
Spelling
Spelling
Words Ending with /er/
beggar burglar cedar computer
consumer error calendar
grammar hanger lumber monitor
partner pillar prisoner rumor
traitor vapor vinegar whimper
trader
Review
convertible breakable sensible
permissible profitable glamorous
infectious advantageous gorgeous
joyous beckon example foreign
informal sudden consumer
monitor rumor vinegar whimper
Comprehension
Comprehension
Theme
The theme of a story is its
underlying meaning or message.
REVIEW
Figurative Language
Simile…metaphor…personification
Theme
Author’s Purpose and
Perspective
A theme is often implied rather than
stated directly.
An author’s purpose is to inform,
persuade, or entertain.
Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
The root is the basic word part that
gives a word its meaning. Prefixes
(before the root word) and suffixes
(after the root word) change the
meaning of the root word.
Poetic Devices
Simile…metaphor…personification
Imagery