Figurative Language
Which of the following is a simile?
A. "He's as tall as a tree!"
B. "I'll be back in two seconds."
C. "She's a cheetah on the track."
D. "The leaves danced in the wind."
A. "He's as tall as a tree!"
“Well, then what about Kevin?” I persisted, not ready to give up easily. “Maybe he could take us.” What does persisted mean?
to not give up.
Which of the following is an opinion? a. Workers placed five flags in Lincoln’s box at Ford’s Theater. b. The flag hung on a pole to the left of Lincoln. c. After the shooting, the flag went back to the U.S. Treasury. d. The flag makes history real.
What is D. The flag makes history real.
What is the text structure of the following passage?
Charlie and Bubs are both pugs, and they both love to eat. Charlie wears a blue leash and Bubs wears a red one. Usually when Bubs is sleeping, Charlie is running around.
Compare Contrast
List 3 starters that can start your PEEL paragraph.
First of all, To begin with, First.....
Which of the following is a hyperbole?
A. "He's as tall as a tree!"
B. "I'll be back in two seconds."
C. "She's a cheetah on the track."
D. "The leaves danced in the wind."
B. "I'll be back in two seconds."
“First of all, you and Marla need a parent chaperone with you at the mall to keep you safe." What does chaperone mean?
What is an adult or person who goes along with a group to take care of it or look out for it.
2) The game of “Peek-A-Boo” teaches babies that: A) An object that disappears may never come back again. B) Laughing at funny faces can be a good way of making friends. C) Something can be covered up without disappearing forever. D) Playing games with others is better than playing alone.
C) Something can be covered up without disappearing forever.
What is the text structure of the following passage?
Jeremy has to do three assignments for homework. He decides to start with math. Then he completes his spelling. When he finishes, he does his science worksheet.
sequence/chronological order
List 3 starters words for the second PEEL paragraph.
Also, Furthermore, Next...
Which of the following is a metaphor?
A. "He's as tall as a tree!"
B. "I'll be back in two seconds."
C. "She's a cheetah on the track."
D. "The leaves danced in the wind."
C. "She's a cheetah on the track."
"Second, Kevin is volunteering next weekend by giving time to help build a home for a family that needs one.” What does volunteering mean?
giving time to help others.
Since the flag was kept in a storage room for probably most of the 76 years it was owned by the Connecticut Historical Society, the society probably a. had no room to display it. b. doesn’t use the storage room often. c. thought that the flag was too valuable to display. d. forgot they had the flag or did not know it was so important.
What is D. forgot they had the flag or did not know it was so important.
What is the text structure of the following sentence.
After a long hard day of school I came home to do my homework. I discovered I could not find a pencil anywhere. I looked in my room; I looked in my kitchen; I looked in the den; I even checked the bathroom! I decided to go next door to see if my neighbor had a pencil I could borrow for the night. I made sure to return it as soon as possible!
Problem Solution
This is the first thing you should do before reading the sources or beginning your essay.
Star and Read the prompt
Which of the following is a personification?
A. "He's as tall as a tree!"
B. "I'll be back in two seconds."
C. "She's a cheetah on the track."
D. "The leaves danced in the wind."
D. "The leaves danced in the wind."
As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach. What does remorse mean?
regret.
The tree branches cast eerie Shadows on the house; it Looked like grey claws and Wicked walls The old Henry home often gave Me a fright; I was never caught Alone walking past it at night. Creepy calls, All was not well. Sometimes, I would hear the Chattering of a wind chime bell.
What is the tone of the poem?
A. scary
B. joyful
C. frustration
D. anger
A. scary
What is the text structure of the following passage:
The United States of America is a country located on the continent of North America. It’s neighbors are Mexico and Canada. The United States is divided into 5 regions.
Description
What are the three parts that make up an introduction paragraph.
Universal Statement, Summary Sentence and Controlling Idea
Which of the following is a simile?
A. "It's raining cats and dogs."
B. "Her cheeks are red like a rose."
C. "The wind howled at night."
D. "Thunder grumbled in the wind."
B. "Her cheeks are red like a rose."
The lady decided that it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend. What does beckoned mean?
to call over.
Which answer choice below explains a way that a poem is different than drama?
A. Poems have stanzas.
B. Poems have lines.
C. Poems have characters.
A. Poems have stanzas.
What is the text structure of the following passage?
I overslept by 30 minutes this morning! I ran outside as fast as I could so catch the bus and didn't see where I was going, so I tripped over a tree branch and fell on my face!
cause and effect
If the question is: "Why should students have to wear uniforms to school?" What is the controlling idea?
"Students should wear uniforms to school for many reasons."