Vocabulary
What does it mean to elaborate?
to add details to something, explain more fully
Which book does this quote come from? “We rested for a whole sun after the battle.”
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains
What is a synonym for the word good?
The chocolate ice cream cone was so good!
disgusting
amazing
boring
What are the components of a 5th-grade essay?
introduction, body paragraphs(with evidence), and conclusion
What is a noun?
person, place, or thing
What does it mean to compare?
To examine two or more things for similarities.
Which book does this quote come from? “A whizzpopper!”
The BFG
What is an antonym for the word idle?
The student was idle and would not do their classwork.
busy
still
lazy
What is a character trait?
An adjective to describe a character in a story.
What is a verb?
an action word
What does it mean to contrast?
To examine two or more things for differences.
Which book does this quote come from? “Soldiers spend more time marching from one place to another than fighting.”
The Boys' War
What is a synonym for the word boast?
Dad couldn't help but boast all night about how his cookies were the best dessert at the party.
enjoy
cook
brag
What is evidence?
information that supports an idea or argument, a quote from the text
What is an adjective?
What is an idiom?
a phrase or expression that means something other than the literal meaning of its individual words
Which book does this quote come from? “Men gossip worse than women and don’t even know it.”
The River Between Us
What is an antonym for the word reluctant?
After trying the sour lemon popsicles, Mark was reluctant to take another bite; his face was twisting in dislike.
excited
nervous
hesitant
What is plot?
What is a metaphor?
What is a primary source?
material that is created by someone who witnessed an event in history
Which book does this quote come from? “As they ran, tall trees closed in around them and arched gracefully toward the sky.”
The Phantom Tollbooth
What is a synonym for the word yearn?
After finishing her dinner, Anna couldn't help but yearn for one scoop of her mother's homemade ice cream.
forget
desire
feel full
What is the climax of a story?
Does Mrs. Phillips love you?
Yes!!!