Figurative Language
The city was a jungle on 4th of July!
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Idiom
d. Personification
B Metaphor
The backyard was beautiful! The bright green grass was so soft that it felt like clouds when you laid on it. There was a flower garden with vibrant red flowers. It smelled like a wonderful perfume.
Text structure? (Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Description, Sequence, Compare/Contrast)
Description
Memorial Day is a day for remembering. We honor the soldiers who died for our country. In my town, the day is filled with traditions. The most important thing we do is decorating graves at the local cemetery. We put flags on the soldiers' graves. Then the mayor gives a speech. He talks about what the soldiers did for the country. It makes us think about how we can help the country. We also listen to an inspiring speech: The Gettysburg Address. Lincoln gave the speech to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War.
How does the author feel toward people who died for their country? (Sad, Upset, Grateful, Disappointed)
Grateful
What verb tense:
She had lost her homework before she left school yesterday.
Past Perfect
There are many diverse types of geographic features in the United States. You can find mountains, volcanoes, hills, rivers, lakes, and oceans in this country!
What is the meaning of "diverse" as it's used in the text?
Different
Don't be so hard-headed!
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Idiom
d. Personification
C Idiom
I enjoy both Summer and Winter. In the Summer, there is no school and you can play outside in the warm weather. However, in the Winter, you get out for Winter Break and you can go play in the snow!
Text structure? (Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Description, Sequence, Compare/Contrast)
Compare/Contrast
Memorial Day is a day for remembering. We honor the soldiers who died for our country. In my town, the day is filled with traditions. The most important thing we do is decorating graves at the local cemetery. We put flags on the soldiers' graves. Then the mayor gives a speech. He talks about what the soldiers did for the country. It makes us think about how we can help the country. We also listen to an inspiring speech: The Gettysburg Address. Lincoln gave the speech to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War.
What does the author think is the most important tradition on Memorial Day?
Putting flags on soldiers' graves
What part of speech is the capitalized word?
I always check the batteries in the FIRE alarm on the first day of each month.
Adjective
The Missouri River is the longest river in the U.S.. The Missouri River spans 2,341 miles! The name for this river derived, or comes from, a Missouri Native American tribe.
Which word(s) from the text help you determine the meaning of the word "derived"?
Comes from
What type of figurative language?
The girl's backpack was as heavy as a pile of rocks.
Simile
I was sick all last week with the flu. I caught it from my friend who came to school sick. I missed five days of school because of this! I will have to do a lot of make up work when I return back to school!
Text structure? (Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Description, Sequence, Compare/Contrast)
Cause/Effect
Memorial Day is a day for remembering. We honor the soldiers who died for our country. In my town, the day is filled with traditions. The most important thing we do is decorating graves at the local cemetery. We put flags on the soldiers' graves. Then the mayor gives a speech. He talks about what the soldiers did for the country. It makes us think about how we can help the country. We also listen to an inspiring speech: The Gettysburg Address. Lincoln gave the speech to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War.
Which two words describe how the author feels about the Gettysburg Address?
inspiring and honor
What part of speech is the capitalized word?
The scared dog hid UNDER the porch during the lightening storm.
Preposition
The largest active volcano on the planet is Mauna Loa, located in Hawaii. Although Mauna Loa has erupted lava and ash 33 times since 1843, it has been quiet for over 35 years.
What does the word "active" mean in the text?
to have a history of eruptions; releases lava and ash
What type of figurative language?
The stairs groaned as we moved the heavy furniture up them.
Personfication
My brother and I arrived to the park around 11:00. We played until 11:45, then stopped to eat lunch. After lunch, we played again until 1:00. Finally, we left the park and walked back home for a nap.
Text structure? (Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Description, Sequence, Compare/Contrast)
Sequence
Memorial Day is a day for remembering. We honor the soldiers who died for our country. In my town, the day is filled with traditions. The most important thing we do is decorating graves at the local cemetery. We put flags on the soldiers' graves. Then the mayor gives a speech. He talks about what the soldiers did for the country. It makes us think about how we can help the country. We also listen to an inspiring speech: The Gettysburg Address. Lincoln gave the speech to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War.
The author wrote this passage mainly to:
Inform you about Memorial Day
Correct the following sentence:
Well you certainly done a good job on your report today.
Well, you certainly did a good job on your report today.
The tired bird flew everywhere, looking for a place to land. It was exhausted from flying all night through a violent storm. Finally, the bird spied a branch to perch upon in the distance.
What does the word "perch" mean?
land on to rest
What does the following sentence mean?
The curtain of night fell upon us.
The darkness came; there was no more light
Come up with a problem/solution that could occur during TCAP testing! Clearly explain how you would solve the problem.
Answers will vary.
Memorial Day is a day for remembering. We honor the soldiers who died for our country. In my town, the day is filled with traditions. The most important thing we do is decorating graves at the local cemetery. We put flags on the soldiers' graves. Then the mayor gives a speech. He talks about what the soldiers did for the country. It makes us think about how we can help the country. We also listen to an inspiring speech: The Gettysburg Address. Lincoln gave the speech to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War.
What is the mayor's perspective on soldiers?
They did a lot for our country and we should use them as examples of how to serve the country.
Correct the following sentence:
Mrs. Smith asked we to read the chapter Lost at the Farm from Charlotte's Web for homework tonight.
asked us
"Lost at the Farm"
Charlotte's Web
My family had been camping for three days. The food had been very scant since the beginning - we only brought enough for two days. We tried to spread it out, but that didn't work.
What does the word "scant" mean?
Having a very little amount; lacking some