Grade
Reading
Reading
2
When should you use an exclamation mark (!) in writing?
To show excitement/yelling
The name of a book is called the __________.
title
1. Simile
The puppy was as fast as a cheetah.
What does this sentence mean?
A. The puppy is a cheetah.
B. The puppy runs very quickly.
C. The puppy has spots.
D. The puppy lives in the wild.
B. The puppy runs very quickly.
What is the last syllable sound of the word "violin"?
lin
vi/o/lin
What is a verb? Give me an example.
It is an action word. Examples: hop, run, jump, swim, kick etc.
What do we call the person who writes a book?
author
2. Metaphor
My backpack is a ton of bricks.
What is the author trying to say?
A. The backpack is made of bricks.
B. The backpack is very heavy.
C. The backpack is broken.
D. The backpack is big.
B. The backpack is very heavy.
What is the plural form of dish?
dishes
What is a noun? Give an example.
A person, place, or thing--dog, school, car, etc.
The 'people' who are in a story are called the ________ .
characters
3. Idiom
When Mia heard the joke, she cracked up.
What does “cracked up” mean?
A. She broke something.
B. She got upset.
C. She laughed very hard.
D. She fell down.
C. She laughed very hard.
How many syllables does introduction have?
4
What is main Idea?
What the story is mostly about.
What does fantasy mean? Give an example of a fantasy book.
It could never happen.
4. Personification
The wind whispered through the trees.
What does this sentence show?
A. The wind is loud.
B. The wind is talking like a person.
C. The trees are broken.
D. The wind is not very strong.
D. The wind is not very strong.
What is a synonym for hot?
warm, humid, spicy
What are two things that every sentence should have?
Capitalize the first letter in a sentence and punctuation at the end.
What is the setting in a story?
Where the story happens
5. Simile (Comprehension)
The classroom was as quiet as a mouse.
Why did the author compare the classroom to a mouse?
A. The classroom was messy.
B. The classroom was small.
C. The classroom was very quiet.
D. There was a mouse in the room.
C. The classroom was very quiet.
What is the antonym of beginning?
end
What is a plural noun? Give an example.
More than one person, place or thing.
What does non-fiction mean?
Real story
6. Personification / Mood
The angry storm marched across the sky and threw lightning at the town.
What does this sentence suggest about the storm?
A. The storm is alive and has feelings.
B. The storm moved slowly and gently.
C. The storm was powerful and destructive.
D. The storm was quiet and calm.
C. The storm was powerful and destructive.