Simile
What is a simile? (Answer:
A figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as.
What is the first step of the writing process?
Prewriting
What is the subject of this sentence:
The dog
What are the three main types of soil?
Sand, silt, and clay.
Where is the Hudson Bay Lowlands located?
In northern Ontario, near Hudson Bay and James Bay
Identify the simile: "The clouds were as fluffy as cotton."
as fluffy as cotton
What step involves fixing spelling and grammar errors?
Editing
What is the predicate of this sentence: "The baby cried all night."
cried all night
Why is soil important for plants?
It provides nutrients, water, and support for roots.
What type of landform is found in the Hudson Bay Lowlands?
Wetlands, muskeg, and flat, low-lying land.
Create a simile comparing a car to an animal.
The car was as fast as a cheetah
What happens during the drafting stage?
Writing the first version of the text
Identify the complete subject: "The tall, red barn stood in the field."
The tall, red barn
What are some organisms that live in soil and help break down organic matter?
Earthworms, bacteria, fungi.
Name two animals that live in the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
Wheal, moose, caribou, beavers,
Explain why similes are useful in writing.
They create vivid imagery and help readers understand concepts better.
Name all five steps of the writing process.
rewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing.
Identify the complete predicate:
worked on their project after school
How does soil erosion happen?
Wind, water, and human activities remove topsoil
How does the climate in the Hudson Bay Lowlands affect the environment?
It has long, cold winters and short summers, with frozen ground affecting plant growth.
Rewrite this sentence with a simile: "She ran quickly."
She ran like the wind
Why is revising different from editing?
Revising focuses on improving ideas and structure, while editing corrects grammar and spelling
Rewrite this sentence by switching the subject and predicate: "The car sped down the highway."
Down the highway sped the car.
Name two ways people can prevent soil erosion.
Planting trees/grass, using mulch, building terraces.
Why is the Hudson Bay Lowlands important for Indigenous communities?
It provides hunting, fishing, and traditional lands for Indigenous groups like the Cree and Inuit.