AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
GENRES
MAIN IDEA
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
WORD ANALYSIS
100
Jim was unable to get to sleep. When he went to bed he cried. Tomorrow is his birthday party and it is going to be ruined. How can we go sledding with no snow? The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!" Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party
What is to entertain?
100
This type of fiction has characters and events that are like people and events in real life.
What is realistic fiction?
100
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is there are many fun things to do at the beach?
100
Tara is so tired she could sleep for a year!
What is a hyperbole?
100
What does the prefix "re" in "redecorate" mean?
What is again?
200
Everyone should have a pet. Pets are very loving and affectionate. They help children learn responsibility. Pets give you unconditional love. Having a pet is a wonderful experience.
What is to persuade?
200
This type of story is set in the past and portrays real or fictional people in places, and events that did happen or could have happened.
What is historical fiction?
200
The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Blue Morpho butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.
What is the rain forest is home to many creatures?
200
Josh said his pencil died in the pencil sharpener.
What is personification?
200
What does "aqua" in the word aquarium mean?
What is water?
300
There are three lights on a traffic light. The top light is red and that means stop. The middle light is yellow and that means caution. The bottom light is green and that means go.
What is inform?
300
This story is about a person's life written by that person.
What is an autobiography?
300
One of these is the main idea. The others are examples. Which is the main idea? baseball, basketball, sports, football, soccer
What is sports?
300
Andrew is like Michael Jordan!
What is a simile?
300
What does the prefix "multi-" in "multicolored" mean?
What is many?
400
If you want to become a better reader you need to read often. Research supports that children need to read frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least 20 - 30 minutes per day. Make it a point and read more often!
What is to persuade?
400
This is a story about a real person's life that was written by someone else.
What is biography?
400
Dolphins are good learners. They learn to play games. They learn to do tricks. Trainers have taught dolphins how to save lives. One trainer even taught his dolphins to clean out their tank. For each piece of trash they brought him, he gave them a fish.
What is dolphins are good learners?
400
Dana had a million rebounds at the game Saturday!
What is hyperbole?
400
What does the prefix "semi-" in "semicircle" mean?
What is half?
500
What is the author's purpose for a book with the title, "WWII"?
What is to inform?
500
This story is one that can be performed for an audience.
What is a play or drama?
500
Americans like toast, eggs, and cereal. In China people eat congee, a thick rice. People in Japan often have a soup called miso. Bread and coffee with milk are the most popular breakfast foods in France. Breakfast around the world is a matter of different tastes.
What is people eat different foods around the world?
500
Sara is a doll!
What is a metaphor?
500
What does the suffix "ology" mean in the word biology?
What is the study of?
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