Poetry and More
What do we call it when words sound the same except for the first letter or two. Example: Ring, Sing, Bling
Rhyme
A goal people set at the beginning of a new year is also called a
Resolution!
What are two things that a star's color can tell us about the star?
temperature, age, chemical properties
What are two "Firsts" for Kamala Harris--who will be our new vice president soon?
What do we call a comparison between two things using the words "as" or "like?"
Simile
The earliest known group of people known to celebrate the new year were the
Babylonions
All stars are (the same/different) color(s)
different
From our poem this week: What does the word "wilderness" mean?
Far from anything. The middle of nowhere.
What is the name of the poem we have studied this week?
I Am Offering This Poem
What national holiday do we celebrate on Monday (and every January)?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What is the closest star to Earth?
the sun
Name two of the five Great Lakes. The acronym to remember them is: HOMES
Michigan, Ontario, Huron, Erie, Superior
A type of figurative language where two things are compared without using the words "as" or "like."
Metaphor
What is the name of our new president who will take office on January 20th?
Joe Biden
The lifespan (or how long we expect it to live) of the sun is about
ten billion years
Do all cultures celebrate the new year on January 1st?
No.
"Keep it like a warm coat when winter comes to cover you, or like a pair of thick socks"
simile
What is the name of our new vice president who will take office on January 20th?
Kamala Harris
The evolution of a stars means
How stars change and evolve
What are the names of four Chicago sports teams?
Cubs, Sox, Blackhawks, Bulls, Bears, Fire