Grammar
What is the difference between a noun and an adjective?
A noun is person, place, or thing.
An adjective describes a noun.
What is a simile?
a comparison that uses like or as
Read the passage below.
Maya stared at the ground, her fingers nervously twisting the edge of her shirt. Her classmates ran past her, laughing and shouting as they headed to the buses. She glanced up when someone called her name, but quickly looked away. When the last bus pulled out, she sighed and walked back toward the school doors. “Mom forgot again,” she mumbled. The front office lights were off, and her phone had no battery. She sat on the front steps, hugging her backpack close.
How can you infer Maya is feeling?
Disappointed
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the italicized word.
As the cold wind blew through the trees, I felt my body quiver, tremble slightly from the chill.
Quiver means to shake
What is a hook?
an opening statement, often the first sentence or two, designed to capture the reader's attention and make them want to continue reading
What is the difference between "your" and "you're"?
Your = shows possession
This is your tote bag.
You're = you are
You're such a girly pop.
What does the prefix "anti-" mean?
Against
Run-on, fragment, or complete sentence?
Carter ran.
Complete sentence!
What is a metaphor?
Read the passage below:
Janelle burst through the front door holding a white envelope. “It came!” she shouted. Her little brother jumped off the couch. “Open it, open it!” Janelle carefully tore it open and read the letter silently, her eyes growing wider. “I got in,” she whispered, then louder, “I GOT IN!” Her mom ran in from the kitchen, wiping her hands. “Is it the art program?” Janelle nodded, tears in her eyes—but this time, happy ones.
What do you infer was in the envelope?
An acceptance letter
Use context clues to figure out what the italicized word means:
Even though Mia was a novice at piano, she practiced every day and slowly improved her skills. Unlike the experienced performers, she still had much to learn.
Novice means beginner
What is an argument?
when the writer is either 'for' or 'against' an issue or subject
What is the difference between to, too, and two.
To: indicates direction
We are going to the farmer's market.
Too: Also or excessive
There were too many egg sellers at the farmer's market, too.
Two: the number 2
I bought two cartons of strawberries at the farmer's market.
What does the suffix "-ful" mean?
Having much of!
What is the preposition in the sentence below?
The restaurant is between the bookstore and the cafe.
Between
What is a personification?
When you give an inanimate object human-like qualities
Read the passage below:
Ms. Nguyen walked into her classroom and froze. The walls were covered in handmade posters that read “We’ll Miss You!” and “Best Teacher Ever!” Her students sat in their seats, grinning. On her desk was a scrapbook full of notes and photos. She sat down slowly, flipping through the pages. “You did all this for me?” she asked. The class nodded. “You’ve done so much for us,” said Jordan.
What can you infer about Ms. Nguyen's students?
They really appreciate her and will miss her.
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the italicized word:
The baby let out a blissful sigh as she snuggled into the warm blanket, her face full of peace and joy.
Blissful means happy/ full of joy.
What is an anecdote?
a personal story
Is the word dance being used as a noun or a verb in the sentence below?
Derrick went to the school dance even though he was tired.
What does the prefix "hyper-" mean?
more than normal
Which word is the conjunction in the sentence below?
Carrie went to Paris, and she ate a croissant.
And
Which poetic device is shown in the following sentence?
Sally sells seashells by the seashore
Alliteration
Read the passage below:
Ben looked out the window as raindrops slid down the glass. His bike leaned against the porch, the birthday balloons drooping in the wind. He checked the clock—4:00. His party was supposed to start at 3. He looked down at the uneaten cake and unopened board games.
What can you infer happened?
No one showed up to Ben's birthday party.
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the italicized word:
After months of progress in his workout routine, Juan reached a plateau—he stopped gaining muscle even though he kept exercising the same way.
Plateau is a state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress.
What is a sensory scene?
a scene in writing that appeals to the readers' 5 senses
Is the sentence below a fragment, complete sentence, or run-on?
I am.
Complete sentence!!!!!!!!!
Noun: I
Verb: am
Capable
What are some of the verbs of being?
What poetic device is shown in the sentence below?
The gleaming sunset spilled across the horizon, coloring the sky with vibrant shades of pink and orange.
Imagery
Read the passage below:
When Eli stepped onto the stage, his hands shook. But as soon as he strummed the first chord on his guitar, the crowd quieted. Then, they started clapping along. By the end of the song, people were cheering. Eli grinned, bowed, and walked offstage to high-fives from his classmates. “You crushed it!” someone shouted. “I didn’t think anyone even knew I played,” Eli said, beaming.
What can you infer about how others saw Eli before the show?
They didn’t expect him to be talented, and he surprised them in a great way.
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the italicized word:
The smell of the warm, gooey brownies was tantalizing—so tempting that I couldn’t help but sneak a bite before dinner.
Tantalizing means appealing/ tempting.
What is a rhetorical question?
a question (related to the topic you're writing about) that gets your readers thinking
What is the shortest and most commonly used word in the English language?
I
What does the prefix "super" mean?
Above
Which conjuction best fits the sentence below:
Travis wanted Italian food, _______ Abel wanted Mexican food.
BUT/YET (shows contrast)
What poetic device is shown in the sentence below?
Gigi took forever to pick out an outfit for dinner.
Hyperbole
Read the passage below:
Today was a special day in Ms. Smith’s class. Some of the children were walking around the room, some of them were standing in small groups, and some of them were at their desks, putting finishing touches on cardboard mailboxes. After coloring a cool flame on the side of his racecar mailbox, Johnny hopped off his chair, strutted over to Veronica’s desk, and dropped a small white envelope into her princess castle mailbox. Veronica blushed and played with her hair. While this was happening, Bartleby was frantically trying to put a small white envelope into everyone’s mailbox. After giving one to Ms. Smith, Bartleby pulled out a medium-sized red envelope from his pocket. He blushed and tried to put it in Veronica’s mailbox, but it wouldn’t quite fit. Bartleby struggled with it for a few seconds and then ran off with the envelope. Veronica rolled her eyes and popped her gum.
Which holiday can you infer it is?
Valentine's Day
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the italicized word:
The collegian carried a heavy backpack full of textbooks as she rushed to her next lecture.
Identify the hook below:
"Australia is wider than the Moon."
Shocking fact
What is the longest word in the dictionary?
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
What does the suffix "ic/ icial" mean?
Pertaining to