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What is a caption?
Tells what is happening in a picture or photograph.
There are approximately 90 frog species in the US. Frogs can be found in various habitats, including ponds, lakes, wetlands, forests, and even some deserts. Most frogs have a semi-aquatic lifestyle, spending time both in water and on land. Most frogs are carnivores, feeding on insects, spiders, worms, and slugs.
To tell or inform all about frogs, where they live and what they eat.
What type of poetry is funny/silly?
Humorous
My family goes camping every summer. We sleep in a tent, roast marshmallows and eat junk food. We fish too! Sometimes we go on long hikes.
Everything the family does on a hiking trip
Absolutely everyone could tell what three-year-old Miranda's favorite color was. After all, she would only wear clothing that contained that color and people always commented. The bank teller said, "My don't you look sunny today!" "If I didn't know any better, I would mistake you for a banana!" said the cashier at the store. Miranda giggled every time.
What was Miranda's favorite color?
Yellow
What is a heading?
Tells what the section of a passage will be about.
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
To persuade or convince the reader to have longer recess.
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem
Every morning when I get up I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog. Then, I pack my backpack and head to the bus stop for school.
All of the things they must do in the morning.
Carlos looked out the window, amazed at what he saw! Millions of tiny white balls were falling from the sky onto the ground outside his school. He had only every seen anything like this in photographs, but never in real life. He had just moved to Minnesota in July, and he had been looking forward to this moment. It never got cold enough for this to happen at his last home in Mexico. What is happening outside?
It is snowing!
What is a diagram?
An illustration that explains how something works.
Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. They are known for their stealthy hunting techniques, relying on speed, pouncing, and powerful bites to subdue their prey. Tigers kill a variety of animals including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle.
To inform about how and what tigers hunt for food.
What type of poetry is about feelings or nature?
Lyrical
Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia. He started the city's first hospital and fire department. Ben also started Philadelphia's first library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live.
Benjamin Franklin did a lot of good things to make his city a better place.
Mrs. Johnson tried to wait patiently as she sat in bed watching TV, but her stomach began to rumble. This was the one day of the year when her husband and sons cooked breakfast for her. She could smell the pancakes and hear the bacon sizzling. Finally, her husband and three sons entered the room with a tray of food. The boys were struggling to carry a long sign that read "Best Mom Ever!"
What day is it?
Mother's Day
What is a sidebar?
Extra box of information that gives interesting or fun facts.
Bruce Wayne is a wealthy philanthropist, who secretly operates as Batman. He is driven by the trauma of witnessing his parents die when he was young, so he dedicates his life to fighting crime and bringing justice to Gotham. Batman's suit is usually black and is bullet-proof.
To describe who Batman is and how he looks.
Where do you look for rhyming words in a poem?
What is internal rhyme?
At the end of each line.
When rhyming occurs in the middle of the lines.
Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called "Poor Richard's Almanac". It had funny stories, information about the weather and wise sayings.
Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
Brandon couldn't wait until the end of the day. He was eager to find out if his name was on Coach Walker's list. Tryouts had taken place the last two afternoons after school. Brandon was feeling pretty confident. He had scored 10 points and the coach had commented on his excellent dribbling skills.
What did Brandon try out for?
The basketball team
What is a map?
Shows where things or places are located.
One sunny day in the land of Sparkles, there lived a fairy named Stardust. While Stardust was getting ready to visit a friend, a giant monster spider slid down into Sparkle's home. The spider had 8 eyes and large fangs. The spider started to chase Sparkles. Just when she thought it was all over, her fairy friend, Vesper flew in and knocked the spider out of the web, never to be seen again.
To entertain or tell a fun fantasy story about a fairy escaping a scary predator.
What is figurative language?
What is a simile?
Language that means something other than a literal meaning.
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Earthquakes can make buildings fall down and set off landslides. Underwater earthquakes can cause huge waves called tsunamis that can reach speeds up to 300 miles per hour. Earthquakes have killed millions of people over the years which is why buildings are being made that are much safer.
Earthquakes are dangerous and can cause a lot of destruction.
Four-year-old Clarissa was sitting in the waiting room of the doctor's office. She was feeling scared, but her mom had told her that if she didn't get this done, she wouldn't be able to start kindergarten. When the nurse called her name, Clarissa turned to her mom and asked, "Mommy, is this going to hurt?" "Only for a minute," her mother assured her.
What is about to happen to Clarissa?