"The If In Life"
The genre of book
What is nonfiction/autobiography
The figurative language used:
Her feet are as cold as ice!
Simile
The children danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean?
a) delight b) distress c) surprise
delight
Is this the main idea of Cinderella???
To not take off your shoes before you run.
NoOOOo
"I'm lovin' it!"
Mcdonalds
Who is Rashad Jennings
The figurative language used:
The sun winked at me through the clouds.
Personification
The substitute teacher felt EXASPERATED because she could not get the students to stop talking and listen. What does EXASPERATED mean?
a) lonely b) frustrated c) depressed
b. frustrated
What is the main idea of the three little pigs???
be prepared for anything that happens to you
This movie features a grouchy, green ogre.
Shrek
The writer told mostly about:
Somebody_______wanted_______(problem)but_____________, so_________(conclusion).
The figurative language used:
My sister's room is a pig pen.
Metaphor
Arnold approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it was dead, but he didn't know for sure. What does CAUTIOUSLY mean?
a) quickly b) carefully c) carelessly
b. carefully
James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel. James ate popcorn and a hot dog. Anna drank lemonade and ate an apple. They saw many exciting shows. They were tired when they went home. What is the main idea?
A. James and Anna were hungry. B. James and Anna did many things at the carnival. C. The merry-go-round was broken. D. The carnival was on Saturday.
B. James and Anna did many things at the carnival.
Do the FLOSS
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Sometimes the writer says something and means more.
The writer said, "I still can't believe my family was ready to move mountains for me like that."
The writer really means
He couldn't believe how his family sacrificed by using their salaries to pay for his tuition and taking out loans to pay for private school, so he could be more successful in school.
The figurative language used:
I started working my tail off.
Idiom
Malachi could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. What does AROMA mean?
a) scent b) sound c) stink
a) scent
People who live in Nova Scotia, Canada are called Bluenoses. This isn't the color of their noses, however. This part of Canada once sold large quantities of potatoes called bluenose potatoes. The potatoes got their name because each one had a blue end or "nose." This paragraph tells mainly
a) how people get blue noses b) why some people are called Bluenoses c) where to find blue potatoes
b) why some people are called Bluenoses
This remake of a classic 80's movie features Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan.
Karate Kid
The writer's feelings about the topic of his father.
Rashad felt hopeful that one day his kindness and love would drive out his dad's disrespect and dismissal towards him.
The figurative language used:
The rain splashes my face as I run to the bus.
Onomatopoeia
Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. What does COMPENSATED mean?
a)thanked b) complimented c) paid
c. paid
Miami, Florida is known as the "Magic City." It was given this name in 1895 by a magazine editor who believed Miami had a future as a great city. Three other US cities - Billings, Montana, and Anniston - also have the nickname "Magic City." This paragraph tells mainly
a) how Miami got its nickname b) which four cities have the same nickname c) why Billings, Montana was called the "Magic City"
a) how Miami got its nickname
Name me 7 Football teams
Jets Giants Patriots Cowboys Dolphins Packers 49ers