Summarizing
What does the S stand for in S.U.M
Shorter than text
a literary work usually set in an imaginary world or a distant, heroic past.
Fantasy
What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?
Simile compares 2 things using like or as
Metaphor compares 2 things without using like or as
Why does Rachel compare being eleven to having all the other ages inside of her?
A. Because she misses being a little kid
B. Because she believes you don’t stop being younger just because you turn a new age
C. Because she wants to be older faster
D. Because she thinks eleven is the best age
B. Because she believes you don’t stop being younger just because you turn a new age
A beginner; someone who is new to something
What Vocabulary word is this?
Novice
What does the U stand for in S.U.M
Use your own words
a literary work that resembles real life.
Realistic Fiction
Word or phrase that has a different meaning than its literal meaning.
What type of figurative language is this?
Idiom
What item of clothing causes Rachel to feel embarrassed in class?
A. A torn pair of jeans
B. An old jacket that doesn’t belong to her
C. A sweater with a stain on it
D. A pair of worn-out shoes
B. An old jacket that doesn’t belong to her
Harmless; gentle
What vocabulary word is this?
Benign
What does the M stand for in S.U.M
Main Ideas Only
a tale originally circulated by _________ among the common folk is ________?
Fill in the blank
Word of mouth, Folktale
You're as sweet as sugar is an example of what?
Hyperbole
How does Rachel feel when Mrs. Price insists the sweater belongs to her?
A. Excited, because she likes the sweater
B. Relieved, because she forgot her own sweater
C. Angry and embarrassed, but too shy to speak up
D. Indifferent, because she doesn’t care about clothes
C. Angry and embarrassed, but too shy to speak up
Consc-
Spell the rest of this vocab word.
Conscientious
On her way home from school, Maya noticed a small puppy sitting alone by the park bench. The puppy’s fur was dirty, and it looked hungry. Maya gave it some of the crackers from her lunchbox. After looking around for an owner and finding none, she decided to take the puppy home. Maya’s parents agreed to keep the puppy until they could find out if it belonged to anyone.
Summarize this short paragraph.
Maya found a hungry, dirty puppy by a park bench, fed it, and took it home. Her parents agreed to care for the puppy until they could find its owner.
the details of the setting are historically accurate, but most of the characters are fictional creations of the author.
What type of fiction genre is this?
Historical Fiction
Write an example of Alliteration on the board.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Summarize the Eleven story in 3 to four sentences.
In Eleven by Sandra Cisneros, Rachel turns eleven but feels like she is still all the ages she’s been before. On her birthday, her teacher forces her to wear an old red sweater that doesn’t belong to her, even though Rachel insists it isn’t hers. Embarrassed and powerless, she feels like a small child again, wanting to cry. The story shows how growing up doesn’t mean you stop feeling young inside.
Use consultation in a sentence
After the test results, her friends offered consultation and kind words to help ease her sadness.
The morning started with dark clouds covering the sky. By the time Jordan reached the bus stop, heavy rain was pouring down. Even though he had an umbrella, his shoes and backpack were soaked. When he got to school, his teacher let him place his wet things near the heater to dry. By lunchtime, the sun peeked out, and Jordan was glad the rest of the day turned out brighter.
Jordan got caught in heavy rain on his way to school and arrived soaked, but his teacher let him dry his things. By lunchtime, the sun came out, and the day improved.
Name the 2 other fiction genre types.
Science Fiction, mystery
Spell the word of the figurative language term that sounds like the noise or action it is describing.
Onomatopoeia
Why does Cisneros use so many similes and metaphors to show Rachel’s feelings instead of just describing them plainly?
To capture Rachel’s childlike voice and show her emotions in vivid, relatable ways.
Spell the word that has the meaning,
"continuing to try even when it’s hard"
Perseverance