Commas
It's where the comma goes in
The Gateway Arch is located in St. Louis Missouri.
St. Louis, Missouri
it's exaggerated, overly dramatic language for emphasis (I'm so hungry, I'm starving to death!)
hyperbole
It's where the apostrophe goes in:
The best saddles in the country are worn by this cowboys horses.
cowboy's
Tuck's room number
311
It's a perfect score in bowling
300
It's where the comma goes in
Our last day of school will be May 21 2026.
May 21, 2026
it's making an inanimate object seem human (ex: Time just keeps marching on.)
personification
It's where the apostrophe goes in
That games instructions have been missing for weeks.
game's
Two things Tuck won't share
my Mt. Dew and Funyuns
Approximately how far do you run in a marathon?
26.2 miles (26 is OK!)
It's where the comma goes in
Even though I like pineapple it doesn't belong on pizza.
pineapple, it
comparison using like or as (ex: Perry and Paisley are like two peas in a pod.)
simile
It's where the apostrophe goes in
Teaching us how to use apostrophes was definitely one of my teachers goals.
teacher's
What's Tuck's dog's name?
Biscuit
If you can flip your body completely around once on a snowboard or skateboard, how many degrees did you turn?
360
It's where the 2 commas go in
Gina's busy weekend includes attending a 4-H event finishing the science fair project and practicing for the band concert.
event, ... project,
descriptive language that uses the senses (ex: A blanket of white snow covered the mountain.)
imagery
It's where the apostrophe goes in
I will remove all the posters from my classrooms walls so there are no distractions.
classroom's
How many kids does Tuck have?
3
It's the only direction that NASCAR cars are designed to turn
left
It's where the 2 commas go in
Since we are already running late we don't have time to stop for lunch but I brought snacks for you.
late, ... lunch,
direct comparison without using like or as (ex: Life is a roller coaster!)
metaphor
It's where the apostrophe goes in
Several decorations were hanging from the ceiling as we got ready for the birthday boys party.
boy's
How many years has Tuck been teaching?
25
What is the name of the sport that is like tennis but uses a feather-topped cone instead of a ball?
badminton