filthy
Something that is filthy is covered with dirt.
Simile or Metaphor?
She's as busy as a bee.
Simile!
(Comparison uses 'as.')
discuss
Discuss means to talk about something.
discuss
I discuss the question with my friend.
Why is working together a good way to solve a problem?
Various answers will be accepted.
clever
To be clever means to be smart.
Simile or Metaphor
Her heart is gold.
Metaphor!
helpless
Something that is helpless cannot take care of itself.
noticed
I noticed all the cookies had been eaten.
How do people figure things out?
Various answers will be accepted.
(make a plan, follow steps, work hard, etc)
noticed
Noticed means that someone saw something.
Simile or Metaphor?
The tire was as flat as a pancake.
Simile!
('as')
supplies
Supplies are things people need for an activity.
supplies
We brought our supplies to school.
How can people help animals survive?
Various answers will be accepted.
(Keep the animal's habitat clean, pick up trash, clean animals after an oil spill, make sure they have enough food, etc.)
passengers
People who ride in a car, bus, train, or plane but are not driving are called passengers.
Simile or Metaphor?
My little sister swims like a fish being chased by a shark.
Simile!
('like')
donations
Donations are things that are given to help others.
voyage
The voyage across the sea took many days.
Why do people immigrate to new places?
Various answers will be accepted.
(more jobs, more food, more opportunity, escape war, to join family, etc.)
voyage
A voyage means a long trip, especially across the sea.
Simile or Metaphor?
My baby brother is a cute little teddy bear.
Metaphor!
(___ is a ___.)
candidates
Candidates are people who seek an office or honor.
candidates
The candidates gave a speech to tell everyone their plan.
How do people make government work?
Various answers will be accepted.
(candidates explain their plans, people vote for the candidate they think will do the best job, people in government are the leaders of an town, city, state or country)