Theme
Maria practiced riding her bike every day, even after falling many times. After a week, she was finally able to ride without help. (Write a theme statement)
What is when you keep practicing and do not give up, you can achieve your goals? (Or another theme statement approved by Ms. Boyd!)
“Her smile was as bright as the sun” is this kind of comparison.
What is simile?
This should be the first thing you do when answering a multiple-choice question.
What is read the question carefully?
The lesson or message of a story is called this.
What is theme?
This planet is known as the Red Planet.
What is Mars?
Jamal found a wallet on the playground. Even though no one saw him pick it up, he turned it in to the office because he knew it was the right thing to do. (Write a theme statement).
What is doing the right thing is important, even when no one is watching? (Or another theme statement approved by Ms. Boyd!)
“Boom! Crash!” are examples of this sound-based figurative language.
What is onomatopoeia?
If you do not know the answer right away, use this strategy to improve your chances.
What is eliminate wrong answers?
This figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
This is the capital city of the United States.
What is Washington, D.C.?
A new student sat alone at lunch every day. One afternoon, Ava invited her to sit with her friends. Soon the new student felt welcome and made many friends. (Write a theme statement).
What is a small act of kindness can make someone feel accepted and valued? (Or another theme approved by Ms. Boyd).
“Her backpack weighed a ton after school.” is this type of figurative language.
What is hyperbole?
This final step helps catch careless mistakes before turning in the test.
What is checking your answers?
This strategy involves removing answer choices that are clearly incorrect.
What is eliminate wrong answers?
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Leo wanted to win the race more than anything. He trained hard every day, but on race day he tripped and came in last. Even though he was disappointed, he decided to keep training for the next race. (Write a theme statement).
What is true success comes from continuing to work hard, even after disappointment? (Or another Ms. Boyd approved theme)
"When the coach announced there would be extra laps after practice, the team knew they had to face the music." is this type of figurative language.
What is idiom?
Students underline these in a question to help focus on what is being asked.
What are key words?
Strong readers use this from the passage to support their answers.
What is text evidence?
This scientist developed the theory of gravity after observing a falling apple.
Who is Isaac Newton?
Mia was jealous when her sister got a new phone, so she hated her sister and complained that life was unfair. Later that week, Mia’s sister helped her finish a big school project and Mia felt guilty about her jealousy. (Write a theme statement).
What is the people who care about us are more valuable than material possessions? (Or another Ms. Boyd approved theme)
"When Maya put on her sparkling dress for the dance, she felt like Cinderella going to the ball." is this type of figurative language.
What is allusion?
If two answer choices seem similar, use this strategy before picking one.
What is reread the passage and find evidence?
“The wind whispered through the trees” is an example of this figurative language.
What is personification?
This layer of Earth is located directly beneath the crust.
What is the mantle?