Multiple Meaning Words
Which definition is being used?
The BAT flew out from under the bridge and into the sky with his colony.
a) a nocturnal animal b) a piece of baseball equipment c) to swat at something
What is A) a nocturnal animal?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: First of all, I want to get something straight: this is a JOURNAL, not a diary. I know what it says on the cover but when Mom went out to buy this thing I SPECIFICALLY said to make sure it didn't say "diary" on it.
What is First-person?
The Tortoise and the Hare
What is slow and steady wins the face or don't judge a book by it's cover or don't give up?
Emily and Molly both auditioned for a singing role in a musical. Emily landed a spot in the musical but Molly did not.
What can you infer about how Emily and Molly sing?
What is Emily is a better singer than Molly?
Which definition is being used?
While walking in the park, I saw a crazed dog yapping at a child ripping BARK off a tree.
a) a dog's yell b) a tree trunk's covering c) to shout a command
What is b) a tree trunk's covering?
The author introduces this in the beginning of the story.
What is characters, conflict, OR setting?
Do Unto Otters: I hope otters won't tease me about: My "Doo-Dee-Doo" song; my extra-large swim fins; my "bad hare days."
What is first person?
The Lion and the Mouse (Lion catches Mouse and is about to eat him. Mouse pleads for his life and says he will help Lion if he lets him go. Lion laughs and lets Mouse go. Later on, Lion is caught in hunters' nets and Mouse helps him get free by chewing the ropes.)
What is anyone can be helpful or kind, no matter the size?
Tim and Liam both looked around the room nervously as the teacher handed back graded tests. The teacher handed Liam his test and smiled. The teacher handed Tim his test and asked, "What happened?"
How did Tim and Liam do on their tests?
Which definition is being used?
Walking down an empty street, the young boy gave the can a BOOT.
a) a type of shoe b) to kick something c) Navy or Marine recruit
What is B) to kick something?
A problem or issue the main character faces
What is Conflict?
The Most Magnificent Thing: This is a regular girl and her best friend in the whole wide world. They do all kinds of things together. They race. They eat. They explore. They relax.
What is third person?
What is always be honest?
Casey loved this time of year. She loved the bright red leaves of the trees, piles of leaves on sidewalks, and the decorated pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns showing up in people's yards.
What season is it?
What is fall or autumn?
Which definition is being used?
My dad likes to listen to ROCK, but my mom prefers instrumental music.
a) a solid mineral/stone b) a trustworthy person c) to move side to side d) a type of music
What is D) a type of music?
The high point or oh no moment of the story. The character usually changes after this point.
What is Climax?
Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet: When I was in third grade, we got 5 new computers in our classroom. Mrs. Snavin was my third-grade teacher, and she acted like computers were scary, especially the new ones. She always needed to look at a how-to book and the computer at the same time.
What is first person?
Girl Can't Dance
What is friends are more important than fame?
Lauren sat in the lobby of her apartment building watching people come in from the street. Almost everyone who came in was carrying an umbrella. Those who weren't had wet hair and soaking wet coats.
What's the weather like?
What is rainy or storming?
Which definition is being used?
Matt bought noodles for lunch because they were CHEAP.
a) poorly made b) had little value c) inexpensive d) stingy with money (not generous)
What is C) inexpensive?
The part of the story after the problem has been solved.
What is resolution?
Superhero on the Block: "I will save the world from Cobra Man!" Elvira shouted. Just then, Jerrod heard a voice coming from downstairs. "Jerrod, I need you for a minute," yelled Jerrod's mom.
What is third person?
The Ant and the Grasshopper. (The ants were busy collecting food for the winter. The grasshopper was just chillin', playing his fiddle. The grasshopper asked the ants to come hang out, but the ants said they were busy. When winter comes, the ants have food to eat, but the grasshopper is starving.)
What is always be prepared or there's a time to work and a time to play?
Katie slammed her math textbook closed and crumpled up the piece of paper she was working on. "Ugh!" she said.
Why do you think Katie is frustrated?
What is Katie is having a hard time with math?