Figurative Language
What figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as"?
What is a Simile
Which tense tells about something happening right now?
Present
What punctuation usually follows an interjection?
Exclamation point
What is a theme?
The lesson or message the author wants readers to learn.
Which text structure tells events in the order they happened?
Chronological/Sequence
"The wind whispered through the trees." What figurative language is this
Personification
Change this sentence to past tense: "I walk to school."
I walked to school.
Identify the interjection: "Wow! That was amazing!"
Wow
A story shows a character practicing every day until they finally make the basketball team. What is the theme?
Hard work pays off.
Which text structure explains why something happened and what happened because of it?
Cause and effect
"My backpack weighs a ton!" What figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
Change this sentence to future tense: "She studies for the test."
She will study for the test.
Write an interjection someone might say when surprised.
Examples: Wow!, Oh!, Gosh!
Question: Which of these is a theme?
A. Friendship
B. Dogs
C. Friendship can help people overcome challenges.
D. School
C. Friendship can help people overcome challenges.
Which text structure shows similarities and differences between two things?
Compare and contrast
"The classroom was a zoo." What figurative language is this?
Metaphor
Identify the tense: "They will visit the museum tomorrow."
Future
Why do writers use interjections?
To express strong emotion or feeling.
Read this clue: A boy lies to his parents several times. Eventually, no one believes him when he tells the truth. What is the theme?
Honesty is important.
Which text structure explains how to do something step-by-step?
Sequence/Procedural
Create your own sentence using personification.
Answers will vary
Identify all three tenses and use the verb "play" in each.
Play, played, will play
Create a sentence using an interjection correctly.
Answers will vary.
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is the subject of a story (friendship, courage, family), while a theme is the lesson or message about that topic (e.g., true friends support each other during difficult times).
"Many students prefer tablets because they are lightweight and easy to carry. However, textbooks do not need to be charged and are often less distracting. Both have advantages and disadvantages for learning."
Compare and Contrast