ELA 1
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
What do we call "the message or the lesson of a story?"
Theme
What is it called when you compare to things using LIKE or AS?
Simile
The ice cream dripped down Mia's hand before she could take a bite. She hurried toward the shade.
What can you infer from this passage?
It is hot outside
If you don't know the answer right away, what is the BEST thing to do?
a. skip it
b. guess
c. ask a friend
d. reread the question and look for clues
d. reread the question and look for clues
The moon followed me all the way home, what figurative language is this?
What is personification?
Lily practices her spelling words every night. On Friday, she smiled when she saw the test, and finished quickly.
What can you infer about Lily?
She felt confident
What does this mean?
The store is a zoo!
It is a mess!
What are pictures, maps, timelines, illustrations, side bars, charts, a glossary?
What are text features?
What strategy are you using if you "take out the trash"?
process of elimination
Peter Piper Picked a Pack of Pickled Peppers, what type of figurative language is this?
What is alliteration?
What is the central idea of a story?
What the story is mostly about?
What is the author's purpose?
The reason why the author wrote the text.
A student looks at the Table of Contents in a book. What is the purpose of the table of contents?
To help find where a topic is located in the book.
If a word is in BOLD print, what does that mean?
It is important, and you should pay attention to that word.
POP! BOOM! RING! is an example of what figurative language
What is an onomatopoeia?
The desert was so arid that no plants could survive without water.
Use context clues, what does the word arid most likely mean?
Dry, or lacking water
Dogs make great pets. They can protect your home, play with you, and show loyalty. Many families choose dogs because they are loving and fun.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Dogs are great pets for many reasons
Who is telling the story if it's 3rd person point of view?
An outsider observer (narrator).
How do you prove your answers?
Find the evidence/proof.
Jamal looked out the window as dark clouds rolled in. He grabbed his umbrella before heading out the door. Minutes later, rain poured down as he made his way to the bus stop.
Which detail shows that Jamal knew it was going to rain later?
He grabbed his umbrella before heading out the door.
Recycling helps reduce waste and keeps our planet clean. Everyone should recycle paper, plastic, and glass whenever possible.
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
What is the author's point of view?
It's how the author feels about the subject of the text.
Eli forgot to study for his test. When he saw the questions, he felt nervous. After taking a deep breath, he tried his best and realized he knew more than he thought.
Which TWO ideas are supported by the passage?
a. Eli was fully prepared
b. Eli felt nervous at first
c. Eli gives up quickly when things are hard
d. Eli gained confidence
B and D
What should you do if you finish the test early and still have time?
Go back, read the passages again, and make sure your answers are correct!!