Correct the Sentence
Figurative Language
Story Elements
Make an Inference
Word Detectives
100

the dog took a long nap

The dog took a long nap.

100

The boy was as fast as a jet. 

Simile (uses "as")

100

This is the time and place where a story happens.

Setting

100

The boy wore a heavy coat, a hat, and mittens.

It is cold or winter.

100

The sun was so glip, I had to wear my sunglasses.

Bright or Shiny

200

i went to chicago on tuesday

I went to Chicago on Tuesday.

200

The engine of the monster truck roared a hungry growl. 

Personification (truck "roared")

200

This is the main problem or struggle that a character faces. 

Conflict

200

I saw sand, blue water, and a tall lifeguard chair.

They are at the beach.

200

I was so zorfy that I ate three big burgers and a salad!

Hungry or Starving

300

do you want to play outside with emmanuel

Do you want to play outside with Emmanuel?

300

The snow was a white blanket on the grass. 

Metaphor (direct comparison / "is" or "was")

300

The part of the story where the problems start to happen. It is like climbing up a big hill.

Rising Action

300

Her face turned red and she squeezed her hands into tight fists.

She is angry or mad.

300

After the long race, Michael felt glurpy. He sat down on the grass and took a big drink of water.

Thirsty

400

ms. a bought apples grapes and milk

Ms. A bought apples, grapes, and milk. 

400

Six slippery snakes slid slowly by.

Alliteration (repeating "s")

400

This is the most exciting part or the "turning point" of the story.

Climax

400

We sat in the dark and ate popcorn while a big screen lit up.

They are at the movie theater.

400

My room was a ruckle with dirty clothes and toys all over the floor.

Mess, Disaster, or Clutter

500

mr lang said don't run in the hallway

Mr. Lang said, "Don't run in the hallway."

500

I have walked a million miles in the hallway today!

Hyperbole (exaggeration)

500

This is who is telling the story (like 1st or 3rd person).

Point of View

500

I am standing at the very top of the tall slide. I am holding onto the rails so tight that my hands are shaking, and I don't want to look down at the ground.

I feel nervous, I am afraid of heights. 

500

I was so juckled for Spring Break I couldn't sit still. 

Excited