What Standard Is That?
The way a character sees, thinks or feels about something.
Character's Perspective
The moon is a silver ball
Shining brightly over all.
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase “silver ball”?
Metaphor
Maya was famished after school. She had not eaten lunch and quickly ate two sandwiches.
What does famished mean?
very hungry
2,347 + 1,526 = ?
3873
5,432 − 2,187 = ?
3,245
The main message lesson, or moral of a story.
Theme
The wind whispered through the trees,
Dancing softly with the leaves.
Question: What type of figurative language is used in “The wind whispered”?
Personification
The kitten was timid. It hid behind the couch when the visitors entered the room.
What does timid most likely mean?
Shy or Afraid
4,685 + 2739 =
7,424
7,004 − 2,586 = ?
4,418
How a character grows and changes throughout a story
Character Development
Rainy Day
Gray clouds gather in the sky,
Raindrops tap as they pass by.
I grab my boots and splash outside,
While puddles stretch both far and wide.
I grab my boots and splash outside,
Marcus was reluctant to jump into the pool. He stood at the edge for several minutes before finally getting in.
What does reluctant mean?
Unsure or unwilling to do something
3,758 + 4,687 =
8,445
8,321 − 4,756 = ?
3,565
Creates a special effect or feeling or makes a point. Also uses words to compare, exaggerate or mena something different from what is expected.
Figurative Language
Morning at the Lake
The morning sun rises bright,
Birds sing softly in the light.
The water sparkles blue,
A gentle breeze blows through.
I watch the world awake,
Beside the quiet lake.
What type of poem is it ?
Rhymed Verse
The hallway was chaotic after the fire drill. Students were talking loudly, teachers were giving directions, and everyone was moving in different directions.
What does chaotic most likely mean?
Confusing and disorderly
wild crazy
6,489 +2,756 =
9,245
9,002 − 5,687 = ?
3,315
Characters, setting, plot and events are all a part of ....
Literary Elements
Snowy Morning
Soft snow falls
birds disappear
footsteps cover the ground
the world becomes quiet
I listen.
Free Verse
The trail became treacherous after the heavy rain. Large rocks covered the path, the ground was slippery, and Maya had to carefully watch each step so she would not fall.
Question: What does treacherous most likely mean?
Dangerous or difficult
A school library has 4,785 fiction books and 3,698 nonfiction books.
How many books does the library have altogether?
8,483 books
A school collected 8,450 cans for a food drive. They donated 5,786 cans to a food bank.
2,664