Figurative Lang
This type of figurative language uses "like" or "as" to compare two things.
What is Simile!
What is a noun? Also provide an example of one.
A person, place, or thing
Apple
In the Simone Biles story, what is her signature move called?
What is, "The Biles."
Put the commas in this sentence:
My grocery list: Apples carrots strawberries and peas."
My grocery list: Apples, carrots, strawberries, and peas.
What is Ms. Gray's favorite color?
Bonus points: What is Mr. B's favorite color?
Orange and Purple
Name this figurative language:
"The boy is a fiery flame."
What is a metaphor.
An adverb is a word that modifies a verb or adjective, expressing a relation of time or place normally.
Quickly
What is first person perspective
Read the following sentence:
"I crept down the block, and made a right."
When using and, but, and or, what is this called when connecting two independent clauses?
What is "conjunction."
What are my two pup's names?
Sneaks and Petey
What is an oxymoron?
An oxymoron is a figure of speech where contradictory terms appear in a row.
"Jumbo Shrimp"
What is a verb? Give an example
A verb is an action word.
Jump
In the Simone Biles story, what was the author's main purpose?
What is, "to explain to readers how even through terrible obstacles and negativity, Simone Biles rose to the occasion and still became a pro gymnast."
True or false: This sentence is correct
"Wow! Look at that bear over their!"
FALSE!!
Where did Ms. Gray go to middle school?
Seven Springs Middle School
Name this figurative language:
"The sun smiled down on us."
What is personification
What is an adjective? Give an example.
An adjective describes a noun.
Squishy
In "The Boy..." why does William want to build a windmill for his village?
What is, "So he can provide sustainable power in an effort to make more crops and give people's homes electricity."
What is an interjection? Give an example for a bonus point.
An abrupt remark used mainly to interrupt
Example: Wow!
What is Ms. Gray's favorite fast food place?
Chikfila
What is this an example of?
"Drake when he snores: HOOOONK MEMEMEMEMEME."
What is Onomatopeia
When do you capitalize a noun? What is this called? Give one example.
Pronouns!
Names of people, places, and things
Mr. Glooby, Popeyes, and Playstation
For this unit, give me one key moment from each story that aided the characters to succeed.
What is, "Simone Biles took a field trip to the gym."
What is, "William found the book on energy and windmills."
DAILY DOUBLE!! TWO SHOTS!!
Correct the sentence Ms. Gray will write on the board.
Answer on the board.
What sports did Ms. Gray play throughout her life?
Bonus points if you get them all.
Golf, soccer, basketball, and track