Figurative Language
What does it mean: My backpack is as heavy as a rock.
My backpack is really heavy.
It is comparing it to the weight of a rock.
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
WHO is the story about?
Leslie
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
What does delicious mean?
Something is really good/yummy.
Apple/Banana
(Category, Function, Looks, Location, Parts)
Both: Fruit/food, eat it, grocery store, grows on tree
Different: Color, Peel/skin, core, texture
What do bees make?
Honey
What does it mean: The classroom was a zoo.
The kids in the classroom were crazy/wild.
The kids are being compared to wild animals at the zoo.
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
WHERE did the story take place?
At Leslie's house
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
What does curious mean?
To wonder something.
Airplane/Bus
(Category, Function, Looks, Location, Parts)
Both: Vehicles/transportation, people ride on it, used to travel, has wheels, uses gas
Airplane: Flies in sky, wings, pilot
Bus: Drive/ride on the road, bus driver
How many days are in a year?
365
What does it mean: He is a night owl.
He stays up really late.
He is compared to an owl, which is nocturnal.
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
WHEN did the story take place?
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
What does tempting mean?
You really want something.
Sun/cloud
(Category, Function, Looks, Location, Parts)
Both: sky, weather
Sun: hot, in space, gives warmth
Cloud: in Earth's atmosphere, white/grey, holds moisture
What is the largest state in America?
Alaska
Kelly and Theresa are best friends who are always there for one another. They have classes together, socialize after school, give advice, and help each other. When Theresa found out that Kelly was moving across the country, she was really upset. “Don’t worry,” Kelly said. “We will always stick together.” What does it mean to stick together?
A. to be attached to another person
B. to support someone or be near someone
C. to live close to someone
D. to be someone’s best friend
B. to support someone or be near someone
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
WHAT did Leslie's mom make for dinner?
Her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables.
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
What does complete mean?
To finish.
Clock/watch
Both: tells time, has hands, can be digital
Clock: can be on a wall/phone/appliance
Watch: worn on wrist, smaller
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
avocados
Tony had overslept and did not want to be late for school. He hurried out of bed, quickly got dressed, and ran out the door without eating breakfast. Tony took his bicycle out of the garage and pedaled down the driveway without a helmet. His neighbor said, “You’re skating on thin ice.” What does it mean to skate on thin ice?
A. to make a wrong decision
B. to take a dangerous risk
C. to almost miss something
D. to go ice skating on ice that is not thick
A. to make a wrong decision
Leslie smelled something delicious. It smelled so good, she couldn’t think of anything else, even though she should’ve been thinking about her math homework. Curious to know what smelled so tempting, Leslie went downstairs and followed her nose to the yummy smell. As it turned out, her mom was cooking her favorite meal: meatloaf, garlic potatoes, and mixed vegetables. “That explains it!” thought Leslie. She ran back upstairs to complete her homework so she’d be the first to enjoy dinner when it was ready.
WHY did Leslie rush to finish her homework?
She could be the first to enjoy the dinner when it was ready.
What should you do if you do not know what a word means in a story?
USE CONTEXT CLUES!
-Other words in the sentence
-Sentences in the story
-Pictures
Pool/bathtub
Both: holds water, people go in
Pool: larger, for fun, outside/hotel
Bathtub: in bathroom, use to bathe
Why do we wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
It makes you invisible to leprechauns; they can't pinch you!