Figurative Language
Julie was feeling under the weather.
Julie was not feeling well. She was sick.
What is the name of the movie with Rapunzel?
Tangled
Today I will walk to school.
Last Friday, I _____ to school.
Last Friday, I walked to school.
What's an antonym for "delicious"?
Disgusting / yucky
The coach began to yell at the referee. Why might the coach be yelling at the referee?
Because he might be mad about the call the referee made.
Time flies when I'm reading a book.
Time feels like it's moving quickly.
What city is nicknamed the Windy City?
Chicago
Today, Sammy will do the dishes.
Yesterday, Sammy _____ the dishes.
Yesterday, Sammy did the dishes.
What's a synonym for "kids"?
Children
Nikki was working on her science project all night. She opened up her laptop the next morning and her project was gone. How do you think Nikki feels?
She feels upset because she spent all night working on her science project.
John was going to perform a song at the concert but he got cold feet.
John got nervous.
This is the crab's name in the Little Mermaid.
Sebastian
Mr. Webber will drive to work today.
Mr. Webber _____ to work yesterday.
Mr. Webber drove to work yesterday.
Name a synonym and an antonym for the word "start".
Synonym: begin
Antonym: end / finish
You left your snack on the table and went to play for a little bit. When you came back the table was cleared and your mom was getting everything packed up in the car. She hollered to you that it was time to go. What do you think happened to your snack?
Mom cleaned it up. / Mom threw it out.
It started raining out of the blue.
It started raining with no warning. It was a surprise.
Who takes care of parks and park visitors?
Park ranger
Michael will eat hotdogs for lunch today.
Michael _____ hotdogs for lunch yesterday.
Michael ate hotdogs for lunch yesterday.
Multiple Meaning Words: I can be used to swing and I am something that flies at night and hangs off of trees.
Bat
Becky and Brenda were whispering about Tracy. How do you think this made Tracy feel?
It made her feel worried or upset because the girls were whispering behind her back.
Jessie was all ears when the teacher was talking.
Jessie was paying attention and listening to the teacher.
What is Superman's weakness?
Kryptonite
Patti will catch the ball at the game tonight.
Patti _____ the ball at the game last Tuesday.
Patti caught the ball at the game last Tuesday.
Multiple Meaning Words: I am like glue. I grow on trees. Trying hard and not giving up means you "_____" to it.
Stick
You and your friend are on a bike ride and the sky turns grey. Your friend looks back at you with a disappointed look on his face. Why is his face sad?
Because it is going to rain and you will have to end the bike ride.