Random ELA ?'s
What is the central idea of a text?
What the text is mostly about
The astonishing discovery of ancient fossils in the cave challenged everything scientists knew about prehistoric life.
surprising, amazing or incredible
What does the Greek root aqua mean?
a. water
b. air
A. water
Jake had trouble waking up on time for school, which made him late many mornings. To solve this, he started going to bed earlier and set two alarms to wake him up. He also placed his alarm clock across the room so he had to get out of bed to turn it off. Now, Jake wakes up on time every day and is never late for school!
I had to wait a million years!
Hyperbole
-uses the words "he", "she", or "they" to tell a story.
- is told by someone who is not part of the story1st or 3rd person point of view
Third-person point of view
The deteriorating condition of the old library caused concern, as the walls began to crumble and the books were at risk of being destroyed.
worsening
The prefix bi- in bicycle means that a bicycle has ___ wheels.
Two or 2
Ants are small insects that live in big groups called colonies. They work together to find food, build nests, and protect their home. Ants have three body parts, six legs, and special antennae to help them sense the world. They are found almost everywhere and play an important role in nature by helping the soil and cleaning up dead plants and animals. Even though they are tiny, ants are very strong and can carry things much bigger than themselves!
Description
She is a beast on the court.
Metaphor
When the author uses the pronoun you to address the reader. What point of view is being used.
2nd person
The unpredictable weather made it difficult to plan our hiking trip, as rainstorms kept appearing.
not predictable or unknown
What does the prefix 'un' mean?
not
Football and soccer are both popular sports, but they have many differences. In football, players wear helmets and pads, and they use their hands to throw and catch the ball. In soccer, players mostly use their feet to kick the ball, and they do not wear heavy gear. Football is played with an oval-shaped ball, while soccer uses a round ball. Both sports have teams that try to score points and work together to win. Even though they have different rules, both football and soccer are fun and exciting games!
Compare and Contrast
The cupcake was calling my name!
Personification
What is the theme of this paragraph?
Sadie was kicking a soccer ball in the house and broke her mom's expensive vase. The vase was shattered into a million pieces. She went to her mom and told her what she had done even though she knew she'd be punished.
The theme is: Honesty
Emily does not like trying new foods, she is selective about what she eats.
choosy; picky
What does the root word "spect" mean, as seen in words like "inspect" and "spectator"?
look or watch
Tornadoes happen because of certain weather conditions. When warm, moist air meets cool, dry air, it can create strong storms. These storms can cause spinning winds, which may turn into a tornado. The effect of a tornado is powerful winds that can damage buildings, uproot trees, and even lift cars. Tornadoes can be very dangerous, but weather experts help warn people so they can stay safe.
Cause and Effect
It is raining cats and dogs.
Idiom
One sunny afternoon, I decided to go on an adventure in my backyard. I grabbed my backpack, filled it with snacks, and headed toward the big oak tree at the far end of the yard. As I walked, I pretended to be a pirate searching for buried treasure. After a while, I found a shiny rock that looked like it could be a piece of treasure, so I put it in my backpack. When I reached the oak tree, I dug under its roots and discovered a small box. Inside, there was a gold coin, just like the ones pirates find! I was so excited and couldn’t wait to tell my friends about my amazing adventure.
What point of view is this story written in?
1st person
The disastrous consequences of ignoring climate change became painfully clear after the devastating wildfires.
causing damage
What is the meaning of the root word "chron", found in words like "chronological" and "synchronize"?
Time
First, you mix the flour, sugar, and eggs in a bowl. Next, you stir in the milk and butter until the batter is smooth. Then, you pour the batter into a baking pan and place it in the oven. After that, you bake it for 30 minutes until it turns golden brown. Finally, you take the cake out, let it cool, and enjoy a delicious treat!
Sequence
BANG! The door slammed.
Onomatopoeia