Context Clues
If you are deficient in iron, you will start to feel weak and tired.
What does it mean if you are deficient in something?
What does the phrase, "oh, that's water under the bridge." mean?
that is old news, no longer important
“They moved like ghosts through the hallway.” indicates they are moving how?
quietly/ stealthy
Central/ Main Idea
When the narrator is a character in the story.
1st person POV
After the argument with his boss, John decided to resign. 2 weeks later, he got a job at Home Depot. What does resign mean?
quit
I will teach math when pigs fly. What does the phrase "when pigs fly" indicate.
something that will never happen
What type of figurative language is "Her heart nearly jumped out of her chest.”
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Alliteration
B. Hyperbole
The lesson, moral or universal truth explored by the text.
Theme
The narrator is not part of the story but is recounting or telling the story as an observer.
3rd person POV
I was really hungry and the pear I ate did not appease my hunger. What does the word appease mean in this sentence
He shed crocodile tears after being caught cheating, pretending to be sorry. What are crocodile tears?
fake crying or an insincere display of sadness
“The classroom was a zoo with the substitute there." indicates what?
that the classroom was loud, chaotic, and unruly
To tell what happened in a story using your own words.
Summary
An uncommon point of view in which the author uses the pronouns you and your.
2nd person POV
The audacious gymnast would try any skill their coach asked them to. They were not afraid of anything. What does audacious mean?
brave/ bold
During the staff meeting, the manager dropped a bomb by announcing that the company would relocate to another state. What does it mean to drop a bomb?
to reveal a shocking secret or important news
My brother is a walking dictionary.
What type of figurative language is this, and what does it mean?
metaphor- he knows alot of words and what they mean
A short piece/ sample of a bigger text.
Excerpt
"John, we have to run quickly, I am already late for dinner" yelled Doug as he ran down the street in a panic. He knew his mother would be furious if he was late two nights in a row.
What is the point of view?
3rd person
Otto lived in an RV to support his nomadic lifestyle. When he gets bored of one place, he just drives to a new location. Who/what is a nomad?
someone who does not stay in one place for long
I would rather someone be up front with me rather than beat around the bush. What does it mean to beat around the bush?
avoid talking about what is necessary/ procrastinate
Which of the following sentences contains imagery?
A.I told Charlie I had a lot of homework to do.
B. "It was nice to see you again," Jacob said.
C. I opened my eyes and looked around.
D. I could hear the waves crashing against the rocks somewhere nearby.
D. I could hear the waves crashing against the rocks
Using the details you read and what you already know to make a conclusion.
Inference
Marcus had been waiting weeks for his acceptance letter. It has been his dream to bleed garnet and gold, just like his parents and brother did. When he opened the letter, his mom didn't even have to ask, she could see the dismay on his face.
What can we infer based on this passage?
Marcus did not get into FSU