Grammar/Editing
This punctuation mark shows excitement.
exclamation mark
Giving something non-human characteristics.
EXAMPLE: The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification
EXAMPLE: How does the illustration contribute to the text?
What does contribute mean in this sentence?
To add, supply, or provide crucial information that helps the reader understand the overall meaning.
The MESSAGE or LIFE LESSON the author is trying to convey.
THEME
The WHERE and WHEN of a story is called.
The setting
This punctuation is used to show someone is speaking.
quotation marks
A major exaggeration.
EXAMPLE: I walked a million miles this weekend!
hyperbole
What is the meaning of the word baffled in this sentence?
completely confused, perplexed, or puzzled
To persuade, inform, or entertain are considered.
The author's purpose.
The CONVERSATION between two or more characters is called.
The DIALOGUE
This punctuation mark is used to list items in a sentence.
comma
This precious little musical instrument, capable of producing many enticing notes, can be as loud as an alarm and as quiet as a library.
The italicized phrase is an example of what type of Figurative Language?
simile
dreary/unexciting; optimistic/positive; convey/communicate
are all examples of
synonyms
Jordan walked into the classroom with wet hair, carrying an umbrella, and his shoes made squeaking sounds on the floor.
What can you infer about the weather outside?
It was raining outside.
pretty ugly; silent scream; almost exactly
These are examples of what type of Figurative Language?
oxymoron
Choose the correct word:
There / Their / They’re going to the park.
They're
Even one simple “Zing!” of any note can attract many people.
The italicized word is an example of what type of Figurative Language?
onomatopoeia
The puppy was timid and hid behind the couch when guests arrived.
What does the word timid mean?
shy or scared
The playground was always muddy after it rained, and students kept slipping while they played. The school decided to add wood chips to the ground, which helped absorb the water and keep the area dry.
What is the problem and solution in this passage?
The problem is the muddy, slippery playground, and the solution is adding wood chips to absorb the water.
The temperature dropped below freezing overnight, so the lake’s surface turned into ice by morning.
What is the cause and effect in this passage?
The cause is the temperature dropping below freezing, and the effect is the lake freezing.
Correct the following sentence:
my friend dont like apples because their to sour
My friend doesn't like apples because they're too sour.
The beautiful notes are a night sky of calm that draw people in and keep their attention.
The italicized phrase is an example of what kind of Figurative Language?
metaphor
The glass vase was fragile, so we handled it very carefully.
What does the word fragile mean?
easily broken or delicate
Bats come out at night and use echolocation to find food. They send out sound waves that bounce off objects and return to them. This helps bats locate insects in the dark. Bats are important because they help control insect populations.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Bats use echolocation to find food and help control insects.
Both dolphins and sharks live in the ocean and have fins to help them swim. However, dolphins are mammals that breathe air and give birth to live young, while sharks are fish that use gills to breathe and lay eggs.
What is one way dolphins and sharks are different?
Dolphins breathe air and are mammals, while sharks use gills and are fish.