Figurative Language/Poetry
give an example of a hyperbole
answers will vary
What is the definition of surface?
The outside of something
I was late to school because my alarm clock did not go off.
What text structure is this?
cause and effect
What is the purpose of headings?
To tell what that section of text is about.
Donald walked into his bedroom. It was a mess! Donald put his toys in the toy box. He put his clothes in the closet. He put his books on the bookshelf. Next, he made his bed. Then his room was nice and clean!
What is the main idea?
a. Donald put toys in the toy box
b. Donald cleaned his room
c. Donald walked into his bedroom
b. Donald cleaned his room
He was as blind as a bat.
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
What is the definition of waver?
stop stop and think, to be uncertain, to hesitate
First, I ate breakfast. Then, I brushed my teeth. Next, I got dressed. Finally, I left for school.
What is the text structure?
Sequence or Chronology
What text feature lists the events of a persons life in chronological order?
Timeline
Caleb pulled on his tall black socks and then slid on his shin guards. He put on his cleats and grabbed his soccer ball on the way out the door. Caleb thought about the tips his coach had given him during the last practice. Caleb was ready for the big soccer game!
What is the main idea?
a. Caleb puts on his socks
b. Caleb is ready for the soccer game
c. Caleb has a new soccer ball
b. Caleb is ready for the soccer game
Boom, pop, pow!
These are examples of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
Junk food is scarce at my house. My mom believes kids should snack on healthy fruits and vegetables.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word scarce?
To have a very small amount of something.
What text structure discusses the similarities and differences between two or more things?
Compare and Contrast
What is the difference between a photograph and an illustration?
Bobby invited his friends over to play last Saturday. They played Candy Land. They laughed and told jokes. They painted silly pictures with Bobby's new paint set. When they were done playing, Bobby's friends went home.
What is the main idea?
a. Bobby had fun with his friends
b. Bobby's friends went home
c. Bobby told the funniest jokes
a. Bobby had fun with his friends
There was an odd fellow named Gus,
When traveling he made such a fuss.
He was banned from the train,
Not allowed on a plane,
And now travels only by bus.
What type of poem is this?
a. free verse
b. limerick
c. haiku
d.rhymed verse
b. limerick
Sam felt elated when he found out that he was going to Disney World.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word elated?
Excited, happy
What are some key words for Cause and Effect?
Because, since, so, as a result
What is the purpose of a caption?
To give more information about the photo/illustration
Missy checked out a new book from the library. It was a very interesting mystery book. When she got home, she started reading the book. She read all day long! Finally, she finished the book that evening. "That was the best book every!" Missy said.
What is the main idea?
a. Missy went to the library
b. Mystery books are the best
c. Missy read a book
c. Missy read a book
What is the syllable pattern for a haiku?
5-7-5
What does the word renewable mean?
a. something that can be made again
b. something that will not last forever
c. something that no one else has
d. something that is unique
a. something that can be made again
What text structure uses a lot of adjectives?
Descriptive
Where should I look if I want to find all of the pages I can learn about a certain topic?
Index
Rover was a very dirty dog. Josh filled the tub with soapy water. He put Rover in the water and scrubbed him with a cloth. Then, he rinsed off the soap and dried Rover with a towel. Rover wagged his tail. "You are a clean dog now, Rover." said Josh.
What is the main idea?
a. Rover is dirty
b. Rover takes a bath
c. Josh dried Rover with a towel
b. Rover takes a bath