Figurative Language
What does Clean as a Whistle mean?
They are a map between the text and the answer
The man walked down the long corridor in the dark building
hallway
Lena was walking home from school when a strong wind blew her favorite hat off her head. She ran after it, but the hat flew higher and higher. It finally landed in a tall tree. Lena looked up and sighed. Just then, her neighbor Mr. Wilson came outside with a long stick. He gently knocked the hat down and handed it back to Lena. “Thank you!” she said with a big smile.
What blew Lena's hat away?
a strong wind
What is the Main Idea of a story?
What the whole story is mostly about.
The trees danced around in the breeze?
The trees are moving from the wind
How many clue words should I have on my notes?
1
Jack is approximately 9 years old
Lena was walking home from school when a strong wind blew her favorite hat off her head. She ran after it, but the hat flew higher and higher. It finally landed in a tall tree. Lena looked up and sighed. Just then, her neighbor Mr. Wilson came outside with a long stick. He gently knocked the hat down and handed it back to Lena. “Thank you!” she said with a big smile.
Where did the hat land?
in a tall tree
What is the Main Idea of the following paragraph?
It is often said that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but this isn’t true. Go ask the forest rangers. Rangers who spend their summers as fire-fighters will tell you that every thundershower brings several bolts of lightning to their lookout stations.
Lightening can strike the same place twice.
My backpack weighs a ton.
My backpack is heavy.
How many words should my 'quick note' be?
3-5
She turned he biggest foe into her best friend
enemy
Lena was walking home from school when a strong wind blew her favorite hat off her head. She ran after it, but the hat flew higher and higher. It finally landed in a tall tree. Lena looked up and sighed. Just then, her neighbor Mr. Wilson came outside with a long stick. He gently knocked the hat down and handed it back to Lena. “Thank you!” she said with a big smile.
Who helped Lena get her hat back?
Mr. Wilson
What is the Main Idea for the following paragraph?
Holly got a book for her birthday. Once she started reading it, it seemed that she never put it down. She read at the breakfast table in the mornings. She read on the bus on the way to school. She read at recess. She read after school until time for dinner. She forgot to do her chores. She forgot to do her homework. She forgot to take a bath. She hardly talked to her family at all during the few days it took Holly to finish the book!
Holly is really enjoying the book.
I am as blind as a bat.
you can't see.
Before I answer a question, I should ____________ and ___________ all of the ______________ .
Go back in the text and read all of the answer choices.
The stars were brilliant in the clear night sky
bright
Lena was walking home from school when a strong wind blew her favorite hat off her head. She ran after it, but the hat flew higher and higher. It finally landed in a tall tree. Lena looked up and sighed. Just then, her neighbor Mr. Wilson came outside with a long stick. He gently knocked the hat down and handed it back to Lena. “Thank you!” she said with a big smile.
How did Lena feel at the end of the story?
happy
What is the Main Idea of the following paragraph?
All of his friends like summer the best, but to William, there is a lot more to do in winter. William loves to play in the snow. He builds snowmen and igloos. He also really enjoys a good snowball fight! When he was six, William learned to ski, and now he goes skiing almost every weekend, all winter long. William also enjoys long hikes in the snowy woods. When he’s not outdoors enjoying himself, William likes to relax next to a roaring fire with a good book. You can’t do that in the summer
Winter is Williams favorite season.
It slipped my mind.
You forgot something.
If I have to choose between 2 answers, I should pick the one that best _m_______ the _t_________.
matches the text
My sister’s eyes resemble our mother’s eyes
look like
Lena was walking home from school when a strong wind blew her favorite hat off her head. She ran after it, but the hat flew higher and higher. It finally landed in a tall tree. Lena looked up and sighed. Just then, her neighbor Mr. Wilson came outside with a long stick. He gently knocked the hat down and handed it back to Lena. “Thank you!” she said with a big smile.
What is a lesson we could learn from this story?
Answers Vary.
What is the Main Idea of the following paragraph?
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning.
There are many steps to properly take care of your glasses.