Theme
Context Clues
Simile/Metaphor
Character Traits or Feelings
SWAG Values
100
Think about the iceberg that we used to describe THEME. To find a theme, do you have to look "on the tip of the iceberg?" or "below the surface?"
Below the surface. The author doesn't come out and tell us what the theme is, we have to search for it.
100
Why is it important to be able to figure out what the definition of mystery words are in texts all on your own?
To grow your vocabulary! To use your background knowledge! For better understanding of the text!
100
Stephene shines bright like a diamond when she dances on her tiptoes. Is this phrase a simile or metaphor? What two objects are being described?
A Simile! Stephene's talent is being compared to the brightness of a diamond.
100
Dwanney has been doing really well on his exit tickets. He says one of the reasons for his success is that he always asks the teachers questions during the lesson to make sure he understands the material. What could be one of Dwanney's character traits?
Smart! Curious! A good learner!
100
We always treat others the way we would want to be treated. This is called __________.
Respect.
200
What is a theme?
THEMEssage, theMESSAGE. It's the main lesson the author wants you to walk away with; the heart of the text.
200
Keiarra is in law school. She comes across a word she doesn't know in one of her law books, but she is able to figure it out! What is one thing she might have done to figure out what the word meant? *she didn't use a dictionary or ask someone!
Look at the words around the mystery word. Use context clues!
200
Quentavious is a monster on the football field when he scores a touchdown. Is this phrase a simile or metaphor AND why would you compare Quentavious to a monster on the football field?
A metaphor! He plays so well and takes down the other team - he is talented and powerful!
200
The following are character traits: A) Brown hair B) Kind C) Hungry D) A&B E) B&C
D) A&B Brown hair is a physical trait. Kind is a personality trait Hungry is not a trait because it is a temporary feeling!
200
It is important for us to work hard in school at SWAG University and at our school in the fall because: A) It will lead us to the best opportunities in life B) Every single grade and every single class and every single lesson is a step towards college C) We know we shouldn't settle for anything less than being our best D) All of the above
D! Because SWAG is SMART and SMART is SWAG!
300
In the story The Tortoise and the Hare, the turtle beats the rabbit in a race even though turtles are so slow because the rabbit decides to just take a nap and not take the race seriously. What could you say is the theme of this story? Why?
Never give up! Take things seriously. (As long as you can back up your answer!)
300
Try to figure out what the mystery word, "repulsive" means in this sentence: Even though some people in the class firmly believed zoos should NOT exist, the whole class went on a field trip to the zoo. When they arrived at the lion exhibit, the whole class couldn't get over how *repulsive* it smelled.
Bad! Terrible!
300
At the school play, Mackenzia played her part like a shining sun - she really stole the show! Is this phrase a simile or metaphor and why?!
simile - comparing her to a shining sun using like or as
300
When Shanquel was walking down the hallway at Fickett Elementary, she saw Miss Radis spill ALL of her bag on the ground- her papers went flying, her yogurt exploded and her coffee was no longer in her mug, it was in her hair. Shanquel rushed over to her and helped her clean everything up. Give a character trait or feeling for BOTH Shanquel and Miss Radis
Shanquel- helpful, nice, considerate Miss Radis- clumsy, embarrassed, grateful
300
What are 2 specific!things you can do this summer that will help you be prepared for the next school year?
Read, write, do math, etc. etc.!
400
Lakyra is a great student. She has always been determined to succeed, and even though it wasn't easy, she ends up going to college, studying very hard and designing her own clothing line that makes her the big bucks (not even $cholar Dollar$ this time- the real stuff). What could be a theme to describe this passage? Why?
Work hard, get an education, follow your dreams.
400
Try to figure out what the mystery word, "flabbergasted" means. Qualan has always been a pretty cool guy, so no one was *flabbergasted* when Chris Brown invited him up on stage at the concert.
Surprised! Shocked!
400
Keiarra said that her favorite group, Mindless Behavior, is the jelly to her peanut butter. Is this phrase a simile or a metaphor and why?!
Metaphor - comparing Keiarra's deep love for Mindless Behavior as strong/close as PB&J WITHOUT USING LIKE OR AS
400
Miss Boyle worked very hard and did great work at Tufts University, where she went to college before she became a teacher. When Miss Boyle walked across the graduation stage to get her college diploma, what was a feeling she may have been having? (Try to use SWAG scholar vocabulary!) ALSO, how is a feeling different from a character trait?
Joyful! Proud! Confident! Accomplished! A feeling is a temporary emotion, a character trait is something that describes the permanent personality or appearance of the character.
400
What are 2 ways that college helps you in life? You talked about these yesterday!
Finance, security, health, more!
500
Ratavious is an awesome football player. Unfortunately, he broke his leg during one of his games. It took months to recover, but he was determined to follow the doctor's orders. In his first game back in the season, he scored two touchdowns. What could the theme of this story be? Why?
It's important to work hard and never give up.
500
What does the mystery word *advantageous* mean? Even though you might sometimes fail a test, it's advantageous to always keep trying and never give up!
Beneficial! Good! Worth it!
500
Phazeon is a dancing machine when the Wobble comes on! Is this phrase a simile or metaphor and WHY?!!
metaphor! comparing Phazeon to a machine without using like or as
500
At SWAG and after graduation later today, we want to always respect the people we are around. Give an example of being respectful. If you are respectful, is that a character trait or feeling? Why?
Being respectful is treating others the way we would want to be treated and valuing them. Respectful is a character trait; it describes someone's personality and not one of their temporary emotions.
500
BONUS!!! What does this mean?
A $cholar Dollar for everyone!
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