Figurative Language
She is as sweet is sugar is an example of a ________.
simile
While the Ant spends the bright summer days gathering food and storing it away, the Grasshopper spends his time singing and playing. When winter arrives, the Ant is warm and fed, while the Grasshopper has nothing to eat.
"The eagle was a solitary bird, which means he preferred to live and hunt alone rather than in a flock."
What does the word solitary mean?
alone
"To make a peanut butter sandwich, first get two slices of bread. Next, spread the peanut butter on one side. Then, add the jelly to the other side. Finally, put the pieces together and enjoy!"
Which text structure is this?
sequence or chronological order
What does a glossary help you find?
The definitions of words
Mrs. Breeden is superwoman is an example of a _____________.
metaphor
A mighty Lion spares the life of a tiny Mouse. The Mouse promises to help the Lion one day, which makes the Lion laugh. Later, the Lion gets caught in a hunter’s net. The tiny Mouse gnaws through the ropes to set him free.
Even the smallest friend can be a big help
"Leo was reluctant to jump into the swimming pool. He stood shivering on the edge, biting his lip and looking at the deep water with a worried face."
What does the word reluctant mean?
unsure
"Max was sad because he lost his favorite blue mitten at the park. He looked under the bench and near the swings, but it was gone. To solve this, Max and his mom went to the lost-and-found bin by the gate. Luckily, a kind person had put the mitten right on top!"
Which text structure is this?
problem and solution
What does the table of contents show you?
What chapter/pages you will find information about.
hyperbole
"The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen
A "duckling" is teased by his siblings and other farm animals because he looks different and "ugly." He spends a lonely winter hiding away, only to look at his reflection in the spring and realize he has grown into a beautiful swan.
Beauty is inside
or
don't judge a book by it's cover
"The explorer found a vast canyon that was so large it took three days just to walk across it."
What does the word vast mean?
very large, going on for a long time
"Apples and oranges are both healthy fruits that grow on trees. However, they are different in many ways. Apples have a smooth skin you can eat, while oranges have a thick peel that you must remove first."
Which text structure is this?
compare and contrast
A ___________ shows you were something is located.
map
It's raining cats and dogs is an example of a ______________.
idiom
Gemini said
Here are more short stories perfect for 3rd graders, including a mix of modern picture books and classic tales that are frequently used in schools to teach theme.
When a dragon smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle and kidnaps her fiancé, Prince Ronald, she doesn't wait for a hero. She puts on a paper bag (the only thing not burned) and outsmarts the dragon herself. When Ronald is ungrateful and criticizes her appearance, she realizes she’s better off without him.
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The Lesson: You don't need someone else to define your value. True "royalty" is about your character and bravery, not your clothes.
Vibe: Funny, empowering, and surprising.
A new girl named Maya comes to school in old clothes and tries to play with the other children. The narrator, Chloe, and her friends repeatedly reject Maya. One day, their teacher gives a lesson on how kindness is like a "ripple" in water. Chloe decides she wants to be kind to Maya, but she finds out Maya has moved away.
Be kind to others and be a good friend all the time
"The math problem was perplexing, unlike the reading assignment which was very easy to understand."
What does the word perplexing mean?
confusing or difficult
The temperature dropped below 32 degrees. As a result, the water in the birdbath turned into solid ice.
What is the text structure?
cause and effect
A _________ tells you more about a photograph or drawing.
caption
This backpack weighs a ton is an example of a _______________.
hyperbole
A father puts a potato, an egg, and coffee beans into three separate pots of boiling water. After twenty minutes, he shows his daughter the results: the hard potato became soft; the fragile egg became hard inside; but the coffee beans changed the water itself into something new and delicious.
Hint: This is about when you have conflicts.
When problems occur you choose how you react. Choose to be a coffee bean and be the better changed person!
"After the toddler dropped his milk for the fifth time, the father let out a long, heavy sigh and rubbed his temples. He was clearly exasperated by the messy afternoon."
What does the word exasperated mean?
annoyed or frustrated
"It rained all morning on Tuesday. Because the ground was so wet and muddy, the teacher decided to have indoor recess in the gym instead of on the playground."
What text structure is this?
cause and effect
What is in the back of the book that tells you which page numbers to find information on?
index