Vocabulary
Timid
Easily scared or shy; not confident or bold.
A comparison between two things using the words like or as.
Simile
Break a leg
A way to wish someone good luck.
What part of speech describes a person, place, thing, or idea?
Noun
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven
Reluctant
Unwilling or hesitant to do something.
A direct comparison between two things by saying one thing is another.
Metaphor
Piece of cake
Something that is very easy to do.
What punctuation mark is used to show strong emotion or excitement?
Exclamation point (!)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
Consequences
Results or effects of an action, often something that happens because of a choice.
Personification
Giving human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.
Hit the books
To start studying or working hard on schoolwork.
What do we call the main message or lesson an author wants the reader to learn?
Theme
What is the name of the process plants use to make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
Diligent
Hard-working and careful; putting steady effort into tasks.
Onomatopoeia
A word that imitates a sound, like buzz, crash, or sizzle
The ball is in your court
It’s your turn to make a decision or take action.
What type of sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like and, but, or or)?
Compound sentence
What is the name of Mr. Scarbro's cat?
Welly (Noella)
Perseverance
The ability to keep trying and not give up, even when things are difficult.
Clues or hints in a story that suggest what might happen later.
Foreshadowing
Bite the bullet
To force yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding.
Which type of figurative language uses extreme exaggeration to make a point?
Hyperbole
In Minecraft, what do you need to combine to make an Eye of Ender?
Blaze Powder and a Ender Pearl