Poetry
Text Structures
Figurative Language
Text Features
Other ELA Fun
100

Gentle spring rain falls,
Whispering to the flowers,
Nature's soft embrace. 

What type of poem is this: Haiku, Limerick, Free Verse, or Rhyme Verse?

Haiku

100

What is this text structure: 

Summer and winter both offer unique activities. In summer, people enjoy swimming and picnics in the warm weather. In contrast, winter brings skiing and building snowmen in the cold. While both seasons are fun, the activities and weather are quite different.


Compare and Contrast

100

What type of figurative language is this: 

Summer is like a warm hug from the sun.


Simile 

100

What is the text feature called that goes under a photo?

Caption 

100

What's the point of view?

Every morning, I wake up to the warm sun streaming through my window, inviting me to explore the outdoors. I spend my days swimming in the cool, refreshing pool, having picnics in the park, and enjoying ice cream with friends. The long, sunny days are filled with laughter and fun, making summer my favorite season.

First person- someone in the story 

200

The sun sets in the west,
Painting the sky with gold,
The day comes to rest,
As night begins to unfold.

What type of poem is this: Haiku, Limerick, Free Verse, Rhyme Verse

Rhyme Verse

200

What is the text structure: 

First, the school year ends, and summer vacation begins. Next, families plan trips and enjoy outdoor activities. Finally, as summer winds down, preparations for the new school year start.


Sequence


200

What type of figurative language is this: 

The bees buzzed around the blooming flowers.


onomatopoeia

200

What is the feature that tells you what that section is all about?

Heading 

200

How is the character feeling- 

Lena stood at the edge of the stage, her heart pounding in her chest. The spotlight felt like a warm embrace, yet the sea of faces in the audience made her knees tremble. She took a deep breath, clutching the microphone tightly. This was her moment, the one she had dreamed of for years. As the first notes of the song played, she closed her eyes and let the music guide her. 

Nervous (or something similar) 

300

There once was a cat from Peru,
Who dreamed of a life at the zoo.
He packed up his hat,
And left in a spat,
Now he roars with the lions, it's true! 

What type of poem is this: Haiku, Limerick, Free Verse, or Rhyme Verse?

Limerick 

300

What is the text structure of this: 

During summer, the sun shines more intensely, causing temperatures to rise. As a result, people often go to the beach to cool off, enjoy refreshing drinks, and participate in outdoor activities like swimming and picnics.

Cause and Effect

300

What type of figurative language is this: 

Sunny skies and sandy shores.


Alliteration 

300

How would a timeline help a reader who is reading about history?  

It tells you the order of events and the dates which they occurred 

300

"The artist exhibited his paintings at the gallery." 


What is the meaning of exhibited as it is used in the sentence?
A. sold
B. displayed
C. painted
D. criticized

B- displayed 

400

The morning sun rises,
Casting golden light,
Birds sing their sweet songs,
Trees sway in the breeze,
A new day begins,
Filled with endless possibilities.

What type of poem is this: Haiku, Limerick, Free Verse, or Rhyme Verse?

Free Verse

400

What is the text structure: 

The intense heat of summer can make it difficult to stay cool. To solve this, people use fans, air conditioning, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and comfortable.


Problem and Solution 

400

What type of figurative language is this:

The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.


 

Personification 

400

Why do authors use bold or italic words?

To make important or unique words stand out (like vocabulary words, or figurative language)

400

"She navigated the maze with ease." 


What is the meaning of navigated as it is used in the sentence?
A. got lost in
B. walked around
C. found her way through
D. built

C- Found her way through 

500

The moon shines bright at night,
Stars twinkle in the sky,
The world is bathed in light,
As dreams begin to fly,
Under the midnight sky.

What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?

A, B, A, B, B

500

What is the text structure: 

During summer, the days are longer and the weather is warmer. As a result, people spend more time outdoors, enjoying activities like hiking, biking, and having barbecues. The extended daylight hours also encourage evening gatherings and late-night stargazing. 

Cause and effect

500

What type of figurative language is this: 

It's so hot outside, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk!


hyperbole

500

What is a diagram and how can it help the reader?  

A diagram is a photo with labels, it can help readers visualize or see what they are reading

500

"The athlete endured the grueling training sessions." 


What is the meaning of endured as it is used in the sentence?
 

Options- Tolerated, faced, went through suffered