ELA
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as.
What are sensory details?
Words that describe sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures to create vivid images
What is 1/2 + 1/4?
3/4
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
What is the first stage of a butterfly’s life cycle?
Egg
What does the metaphor “time is a thief” mean?
It means time passes quickly, often taking away precious moments
Write one adjective and one adverb to describe a thunderstorm.
Adjective: loud; Adverb: fiercely
What is 3/5 + 2/10?
4/5
What year did the American Revolution end?
1783
What do we call the process of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly?
Metamorphosis
Write an example of personification.
The wind whispered through the trees.
What does “show, don’t tell” mean in descriptive writing?
It means using vivid details and actions to create a picture in the reader's mind instead of just stating facts.
A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar, and you’ve already added 1/2 cup. How much more do you need?
1/4 cup
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the colonies' independence from Britain.
What is the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?
Complete metamorphosis has four stages (egg, larva, pupa, adult), while incomplete has three (egg, nymph, adult)
Identify the figurative language: “Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
Simile
Write a sentence that describes a beach using at least three senses.
The salty ocean air filled my lungs as the warm sand squished between my toes and the waves crashed rhythmically
What is 5/6 - 2/9?
7/18
Name one way enslaved people resisted slavery.
Escaping, work slowdowns, or revolts.)
Name one organism other than a butterfly that undergoes metamorphosis.
Frog or beetle
Identify all types of figurative language used in this sentence: "The storm was a raging beast, throwing icy daggers as the wind howled in fury."
Answer: Metaphor (storm was a raging beast), personification (wind howled in fury), imagery (throwing icy daggers)
Rewrite the sentence “The boy was scared” to vividly describe his fear without using the word “scared.”
The boy’s hands trembled, his heart pounded like a drum, and cold sweat dripped down his forehead as he backed away.
A pizza is cut into 12 slices. If 3/4 of the pizza is eaten and 1/3 of the remaining slices are shared with friends, how many slices are left?
2 slices. Explanation: 3/4 of 12 is 9 slices eaten, leaving 3 slices. 1/3 of 3 is 1 slice shared, leaving 2 slices.
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is photosynthesis, and why is it important in the life cycle of plants?
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. It provides energy for the plant to grow and reproduce.