Foreshadowing
Marzuq saw dark clouds rolling in and heard distant thunder. He hurried to pack his backpack.
What might this foreshadow?
A storm will come.
Which of these can be a symbol?
a) place b) color c) animal d) object e) all of them
e) all of them
During lunch, Sam’s friends laughed and pointed at his drawing. Sam’s face turned red, and he put the paper away.
How did Sam feel?
Embarrassed, hurt, sad
"What do you most desire? Love? Money? Good looks?" the genie asked Aladdin.
What does desire mean?
want
Dogs are popular pets. They are friendly and loyal. Many dogs like to play and go for walks with their owners.
Dogs are good pets.
Maahnoor noticed the bridge was a little shaky but she decided to cross anyway.
What might this foreshadow?
The bridge will break.
Dorothy clicked her ruby red slippers together. After being lost for so long, the slippers could take her home.
What do the ruby red slippers symbolize?
Safety, home or the power to solve your own problems
During recess, the classroom’s fish tank was knocked over. Water was on the floor, and the fish flopped around. Umar’s shoes were wet and he kept looking away from the teacher.
What can you infer about Umar? How does he feel?
Umar might be the one who knocked over the tank. He feels guilty or worried he might get in trouble.
There was not a single soul in the town. It was vacant.
What does vacant mean?
Empty
Rainforests are home to many animals and plants. They help keep the Earth healthy by cleaning the air. Rainforests also help control the weather.
Rainforests are important to the Earth.
Audrey found a key under the loose floorboard. She wondered why it was there but didn’t tell anyone.
What might this foreshadow?
The key will open something important later in the story.
Avijit walked along the empty playground after school. The swings didn’t move, and the slides were quiet. He sat on the cold bench and thought about his friend who had moved away.
What does the empty playground symbolize?
Loneliness, sadness, loss
During winter, the river near the mountains often freezes. People walking near the river must be careful because the ice can break easily.
What can you infer about walking on the river?
Donald saw how much bigger Mickey's house was compared to his own. Donald felt envious.
What does envious mean?
to want something someone else has, jealous
Some students feel nervous when they speak in front of the class. Their voices may shake, and their hands might sweat. Practicing ahead of time can help students feel more confident.
Students can feel nervous speaking in front of others but can prepare to feel more confident.
Maya Angelou carried a small notebook wherever she went. She wrote down everything she noticed about the people around her.
What might this foreshadow?
Maya Angelou will become a writer.
She will write a something that will become famous.
Katniss was weak and starving. When she was close to dying, Peeta gave her some bread. Katniss felt grateful to Peeta.
What does the bread symbolize?
care, hope, friendship
Emma opened the door to a dusty bedroom. A young girl was drawing in a notebook, and a boy stacked blocks on the floor. Each time Emma tried to touch them, her hands passed through them.
What can you infer about the young boy and the girl?
They are ghosts!
You can reduce stress by relaxing more.
What does reduce mean?
lower, make less
Volcanoes can be dangerous. They erupt with lava and ash that can cover land but volcanoes can also create fertile soil that helps plants grow. Scientists study volcanoes to predict eruptions and keep people safe.
Volcanoes are dangerous but can also be helpful.
Volcanoes are dangerous but can help the environment.
Percy kept glancing at the sky nervously during his quest. He tightened his grip on his sword.
What might this foreshadow?
Percy will face danger soon.
The secret door led to a hidden library. When Manha and Atrika entered and read the books, they were able to solve the mystery about their town.
What does the hidden library symboloze?
finding out the truth, truth, knowledge
With hope that the chimpanzees would reappear the next day, Jane put out some bananas and stayed in camp instead of going into the forest as she normally would.
Why did Jane stay in camp instead of going into the forest?
She wanted to be with the chimpanzees.
"That's my mom and my grandma," Grandpa Rick said as he pointed to the picture. Morty looked at the picture of his ancestors.
What does ancestor mean?
a person in your family who came before you (example: mom, dad, grandfather, great-great-grandmother)
Rich people show their money in many ways. They might have big houses, fancy clothes, or expensive cars. Long ago in China, rich people showed their wealth in a different way. They grew their fingernails very long, sometimes up to two inches. The long nails showed that they did not have to do hard work with their hands.
Rich people show their money in different ways.