Vocabulary in Context
The puppy was exhausted after running in the park all afternoon.
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
"The classroom was as quiet as a mouse."
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
A character shares her lunch with a classmate who forgot theirs.
What trait does she show?
Kindness
Dogs need exercise every day. Walking and playing help keep them healthy.
What is the Central Idea?
Dogs need exercise to stay healthy
Choose the correct sentence:
A. We was playing outside.
B. We were playing outside.
Give reason(s) to support your answer.
B. We were playing outside.
Maria felt nervous before her class presentation.
What clue helps you understand the meaning of nervous?
She had to give a presentation, which can make someone worried or anxious.
"The wind danced through the trees."
What type of figurative language is used?
Personification
A boy keeps practicing basketball even after missing many shots.
What trait is he showing?
Perseverance
Many animals hibernate during winter. They sleep for long periods and use stored energy.
Which detail supports the Central Idea?
Animals sleep for long periods during winter
What punctuation belongs at the end?
"Watch out"
Exclamation point (!)
Question:
The old bridge was fragile, so people crossed it carefully.
What does fragile mean?
Easily broken
"I've told you a million times!"
What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
A student admits to breaking a classroom supply.
What trait is being shown?
Honesty
Bees collect nectar from flowers. They use it to make honey.
What detail supports the Central Idea?
Bees collect nectar from flowers
Identify the noun:
"The rabbit hopped through the garden."
Rabbit/garden
The teacher said the students were diligent because they completed all their work on time.
What does diligent mean?
Hard-working and careful
"The stars were diamonds in the sky."
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
A girl stands up for a friend being teased.
What character trait does she demonstrate?
Bravery
Recycling helps reduce waste, saves energy, and protects the environment.
What is the Central Idea?
Recycling benefits the environment
Identify the verb:
"The students studied for the test."
Studied.
The explorer was determined to reach the mountain's peak despite the challenges.
What does determined mean?
Not giving up; staying focused on a goal
"The thunder growled across the sky."
Why is this personification?
Thunder is given a human/animal action (growled)
A character helps solve a problem without being asked.
What trait does this show?
Responsibility or initiative.
Reading every day improves vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
What are two supporting details?
Improves vocabulary and comprehension (or fluency)
Correct this sentence:
"my friend likes reading books"
"My friend likes reading books."