Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is used in this example?
"The flowers were swaying and dancing in the wind."
Personification
Abigail was ready to go to the movies. "I can't wait to see Monster University!" she shouted. How is she feeling?
cheerful, excited, joyful, thrilled, etc.
This type of poem is about nature and has three lines.
Haiku and it follows the 5-7-5 syllable rule.
What is cause and effect?
The cause is why something happens and the effect is what happened.
What is Central Idea?
What the story is mainly about.
What type of figurative language is used in this example?
"The little girl is cute as a button."
simile
Mom worked a 12 hour shift at the hospital and she got home very late. How was mom feeling?
exhausted; tired
Identify this poem:
"Hickory, dickory, dock,
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down.
Hickory, dickory, dock!
A limerick poem
Name (4) buzz words that signals chronology.
First, next, then, finally, second, third, last, etc.
Why are key details important for understanding the text's central idea?
it supports the main point and provides evidence to support the central idea.
What type of figurative language is used in this example?
"I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."
hyperbole
Ronald put on his big, heavy coat this morning, and he was still shivering! How was Ronald feeling?
Freezing; cold
Idenitfy the poem below:
She said, "Blue".
And I said, "Zoo".
She said, "Purple", with a grin.
Well, what could I do?
A Rhymed Verse Poem
What does compare mean?
What two or more things have in common/alike/ or similar.
What is the Central Idea?
Computers are great tools to use. You can access the internet and research anything you're curious about. Also, you can play games for fun!
Computers are great tools to use.
What is a metaphor? Provide an example.
comparing two things without using the words like or as.
What is character perspective?
How the character thinks or feels about what's happening around him/her.
What do you call a group of lines in poetry?
A Stanza
Identify the text structured used below:
1. Find a recipe.
2. Measure and mix ingriedents.
3. Shape the cookie dough.
4. Bake in oven.
Chronology/Sequence
What is the Cental Idea?
Why is going to the dentist important? It helps you maintain your oral health. People who don't go risk gum disease. Go to the dentist at least once or twice a year to keep your pretty smile!
Why going to the dentist is important.
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
Amarah's eyes opened wide, and she frowned. Grandma brought her cat Fluffy over to the house. How is Amarah feeling?
Amarah is unhappy/sad because she doesn't like cats.
This type of poem does not follow rules, sounds like someone talking freely.
Free Verse Poem
Andrew ate too much candy. He was sick for three days.
What is the cause?
Andrew ate too much candy.
What is the Central Idea?
Charley has to do her chores daily. She places her clothes into the washing machine. She washes the dishes every night. She folds her clothes when they come out of the dryer.
Charley has to do her chores daily.