Fact/ Opinion
The boy is holding his lunchbox.
Fact
Does this word have a short or long vowel?
Sand
short
What is the idiom for the phrase,
"You feel under the weather"
you feel sick
What is the main idea of this passage?
I have a dog named Buster. I taught him some tricks. When I tell him to, Buster will sit or stay. He can also wave to greet people. When I say, "Dance, Buster", he will stand up on two legs and walk like a person. I don't know many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
Buster can do amazing tricks.
is the phrase a simile or metaphor?
The band played as loud as a sonic boom.
simile
All Flowers should be pink!
Opinion
Does this word have a short or long vowel?
unicorn
long
What is the idiom for the phrase,
I'm on top of the world
Im so happy
What is the main idea of this passage?
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my sister Kate hung up a sign that said, "Happy Birthday, Jenny!" Mom made mac and cheese for dinner. It's my favorite. My friend Alex came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new purse! I had a great day.
Jenny had a great birthday.
Simile or Metaphor?
The assignment was a breeze.
metaphpor
The talent show will begin at 8pm.
Fact
What are all the vowels of the alpahbet?
a,e,i,o,u, and sometimes y
If you say that something is a piece of cake, you are saying what?
Its super easy
What is the main idea of this passage?
Andre's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he comes in the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room now. Andre's dog isn't allowed to play in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there was lots of new rules.
Andre's parents made new rules to keep the new carpet clean.
What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly.
"diary" and "her best friend"
What is a fact?
Something that can be proven true.
Tell me a word that has a long a vowel in it.
any word with long a
What is an idiom?
A word or phrase that does not mean what it says.
The main idea is supported by what?
details
What two things are being compared in the following simile?
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as baby skin.
Sylvia's face and baby skin.
What is an opinion?
Something thoughts on a topic.
Tell me a word with a short vowel i.
Any word with short vowel I
Why do author's use idioms?
To make their writing more interesting.
What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?
What the story is about
What is a comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:
Metaphor