Poetry
What do we call language that is not taken literally? (we use this term to identify many types of phrases in poetry)
Figurative Language
What is a theme?
The moral or message of a story.
Which text structure has clue words like "similarly, likewise, opposite:
Compare & Contrast
i love pizza because it is delicious
Fix the grammar.
I love pizza because it is delicious.
I need (too, two, to) bananas for the banana bread.
two
"Mr. Pratt is as cool as a cucumber"
What is this an example of?
Simile
What is a main idea?
What a story is mostly about.
How to make chocolate chip cookies:
1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, butter, vanilla, and eggs.
3. Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
4. Put a tablespoon of cookie mix onto a prepared pan.
5. Bake for eight minutes at 350 degrees.
What is the text structure?
Chronological order
Today, I (go) to the movies with my friends.
Today, I am going to the movies with my friends.
For Halloween, I dressed up as a (which, witch).
Witch
"The soft, orange cat gently rubbed against the purple velvet couch."
What is this an example of?
Imagery
A magical genie appeared in front of Rebecca. "I am Babaloo, a magical genie. I have come to grant you three wishes. What do you wish for?" Rebecca immediately said the first three things that came to her head. "All I want is for my mom to leave me alone! She is always bothering me to clean up my room." "Wish granted!" the genie declared.
When Rebecca got home, she realized that her mom was no longer there. All of her mom's pictures had disappeared, and Rebecca was left all alone! Now, Rebecca had no mom and noone to take care of her.
What is the theme of this story?
Be careful what you wish for!
Hurricane Katrina was a devastating hurricane. When it hit, it caused significant damage which affected many areas such as New Orleans.
What is the text structure?
Cause and effect.
Can/May I go to the movies with my friends later?
Can, or may?
May
The (whether, weather) is so nice and sunny today!
Weather
"The kids were monkeys on the playground"
What is this an example of?
Metaphor
Tornadoes are spinning tubes of air that touch both the ground and a cloud above. Most tornadoes have wind speeds of less than 100 mph, but extreme tornadoes can reach up to 300 mph. The United States has the most tornadoes, usually over 1,200 per year!
What is the main idea?
(answers may vary)
The main idea of this article is facts about tornadoes.
Students and teachers are very different. For example, students are typically younger than teachers. However, there are some similarities between students and teachers. For example, students and teachers are both in school for academic purposes!
What is this text structure?
Compare & Contrast
She went to the grocery store to get eggs milk and cheese.
Fix the grammar.
She went to the grocery store to get eggs, milk, and cheese.
What are the names of Ms. Casciaro's dogs?
Bean & Viper
What is this an example of?
Personification
Tornadoes are spinning tubes of air that touch both the ground and a cloud above. Most tornadoes have wind speeds of less than 100 mph, but extreme tornadoes can reach up to 300 mph. The United States has the most tornadoes, usually over 1,200 per year!
What is a detail that supports the main idea?
Name all four text structures and describe what they mean.
Cause & Effect:
-Tells what happens and why
Compare & Contrast:
-Similarities and differences
Chronological Order/Sequence:
-Tells the order/steps
Problem & Solution:
-States a problem and says how it's solved
Use the correct progressive verb.
Yesterday, they (go) to go to the movies, but they decided to study instead.
Can you please put the lotion over (there/their/they're)?
There