Definitions
What does the word enormous mean in this sentence: “The enormous elephant walked across the field”?
very large or huge
What should you use from a passage to prove your answer?
Specific words, sentences, or details from the text that support an answer
What compares two things using like or as?
Simile
What is the main idea of a passage?
What the passage is mostly about
What does it mean to compare two things?
To identify how two things are alike/similar.
What does ancient mean in this sentence: “The explorers discovered an ancient city that was built thousands of years ago”?
very old; from a long time ago
A student says, “The character is happy.” What should they find in the text?
Ex: a quote about what makes them happy, a description of their smiling facial expression, etc.
“The moon was like a glowing ball.” Is this a metaphor or simile?
Simile
She joins a soccer team, a girl moves to a new town and initially feels lonely. She makes friends, and eventually feels at home. Identify the beginning, middle, and end of the plot.
Beginning: Moves to a new town and feels lonely
Middle: joins a soccer team, then makes
End: Feels at home
What does it mean to contrast two things?
To identify how two things are different.
What does reluctant mean in this sentence: “Sam was reluctant to go on stage because he was nervous”?
unwilling or hesitant to do something
“Maya’s hands shook, and she could barely speak.” What does this evidence show?
Maya is very nervous
“The classroom was a zoo.” What does this metaphor mean?
the classroom is being compared to a zoo to show that it is loud, chaotic, or difficult to control.
A dog is found, a dog is lost, the boy searches his neighborhood. What is the correct plot sequence?
Beginning: A dog is lost
Middle: The boy searches his neighborhood
End: A dog is found
Compare Ms. Keaney and Ms. Noll
They both teach sixth grade, they have brown hair, etc.
What does drowsy mean in this sentence: “After staying up late, Marcus felt drowsy during class”?
sleepy or tired
Which is stronger evidence that a setting is dangerous: “The sky was gloomy” or “Broken windows covered the abandoned building”?
B because broken windows and an abandoned building support the idea that the setting is dangerous
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.” What two things are compared?
Her smile and the sun
A character wants to win a race but keeps giving up when the race becomes difficult. After practicing every day, the character finishes the race. What lesson does the character learn?
The character learns that persistence/practice can help overcome challenges.
Explain one important difference between a story’s setting and its characters.
Setting is where/when the story takes place; characters are the people or animals in the story
What does persevere mean in this sentence: “Even when the math problem was difficult, Maria continued to persevere until she solved it”?
to keep trying even when something is difficult
Liam gives half of his sandwich to a friend who has no lunch. How does this evidence support the idea that Liam is generous?
Liam giving half of his sandwich demonstrates generosity because he willingly shared his food with someone who needed it
“The wind whispered through the trees.” What type of figurative language is this, and what does it mean?
Personification
Who is the main character of a story?
The most important character in the story.
Compare and contrast two characters: one solves problems by asking for help, while the other always tries to solve problems alone. What is one similarity and one difference?
Both characters try to solve problems. Difference: One asks others for help, while the other works alone.