Synonyms/Antonyms
Fathom: to understand after deep thought
Knowing the definition of fathom, which would could replace it in the sentence below:
I can't fathom anything more exciting than a trip to Dollywood!
a.) imagine
b.) remember
c.) value
d.) admire
a.) imagine
Remember when we wished we could see the Barnum and Bailey Circus when we were children? We would spend hours pretending the paved walkway was a tightrope. We’d dress our chihuahua, Annie, up as the great ferocious lion and pretend we were the BEST lion tamers. We were blessed with such wonderful imaginations!
a.) They weren’t afraid of anything and took many risks.
b.) They used their imaginations to entertain themselves as kids.
c.) They didn’t have attentive parents.
d.) They did not have the same dreams in life.
b.) They used their imaginations to entertain themselves as kids.
State what "realistic fiction" means.
Could happen, but did not
Historical fiction takes place in the ________________.
past
How is a fable different from a fairytale?
You learn a lesson from a fable, but not a fairytale.
Which word is an antonym of flat?
a.) smooth
b.) tender
c.) crinkled
d.) wooden
c.) crinkled
Dear Cal,
I hope you are doing well. I am sure you are doing adventurous things with your family. I can't wait to hear about all of them. I will never forget our birthday because it was an exciting time filled with laughter and love. I hope to see you soon!
a.) They see each other daily.
b.) They both live on a farm.
c.) They no longer use their imaginations.
d.) They have the same birthday.
d.) They have the same birthday.
Which of the following answers indicates the story is NOT realistic fiction?
a.) a setting in a school
b.) a setting on the sun
c.) a setting at the park
d.) a setting at a restaurant
b.) a setting on the sun
Which two answers are NOT elements of historical fiction?
a.) contains mythical creatures
b.) takes place in the past
c.) takes place in the future
d.) characters lived or could have lived in a specific time period
a.) contains mythical creatures
c.) takes place in the future
fiction/fake
Name a synonym for frustrated.
upset
angry
irritated
Re-enacting the Thanksgiving parade is one of the best memories I have with my cousin Shell. We blew up our own balloons to use as "floats" and paraded down my mother's hallway dressed in our fanciest clothes. My mother was so impressed, she fixed our favorite dessert, chocolate pie, to reward us.
a.) They were daredevils.
b.) They have good imaginations and like to play pretend.
c.) They live with their grandparents.
d.) They hate chocolate pie.
b.) They have good imaginations and like to play pretend.
Characters in realistic are "true to life" meaning they have to have characteristics that are realistic and believable.
Describe what a character in realistic fiction may look like.
Answers will vary
If you have never heard of an event such as the American Revolution, what clue can you use to help you assume it was probably a real event?
capital letters
talking animals
Erupted has many synonyms, but it is also a multiple-meaning word.
Meaning 1: when lava ejects from a volcano
Meaning 2: ??????????
Enthusiastic
Bursting with excitement
Loud/Noisy
Cade walked out and slammed the door.
Based on the sentence, the reader can infer that Cade is likely:
a.) joyful
b.) sleepy
c.) upset
d.) talkative
c.) upset
Ogres aren't real.
Little Timmy was so excited to arrive with his family to the new land in 1607.
Which part of the sentence shows that it is historical fiction instead of nonfiction?
Timmy has no last name.
Cinderella is a ______________________.
Remember: You do NOT learn a lesson from Cinderella.
fairytale
The word dismount means to get off of something.
Use the word dismount in a sentence.
Answers may vary.
He dismounted from the stairs.
The rider dismounted from the horse.
Molly continued walking down the hall although tears were still falling down her cheeks. She turned, one last time, and waved to her mother who was exiting the building.
Based on the paragraph, the reader can infer that:
a.) Molly is at an amusement park.
b.) Molly is struggling to leave her mother during her first day of school.
c.) Molly is happy to be at school.
d.) Molly is taking a trip without her mother.
b.) Molly is struggling to leave her mother during her first day of school.
In realistic fiction, the problem and solution both have to be realistic and believable.
If the problem is missing the bus, what woulda good realistic fiction solution for this be?
Having your parents take you, walking to school, calling a cab, etc.
It was year 2077, we were piling into our flying car to take a trip.
Which part of this sentence shows that it is NOT historical fiction?
2077 is in the present
The tortoise in the hare is a fable.
What lesson does the hare learn?
Not to brag
Patience and hard work help reach goals