Figurative Language
Definition: a phrase that means something different than what is actually said;
example: "get off my back!"
Idiom
What is the job of the narrator of a story?
They read, deliver commentary
Name one strategy to help you complete homework?
eliminating answers, using context clues etc.
What is the definition of a homophone?
words spelled differently, but have the same sounds
Using context clues, define the bolded word.
Yesterday I got my grade back for my OOTD poster. I didn't do very well so I am in a somber mood.
somber: gloomy, sad
Definition: comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Example; I'm as hungry as a hippo!
Simile
What is one type of point of view a story can be told from?
first, second, third point of view
What homework is due each week?
RAH; Read at Home
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence:
Mr. Tanner is our wonderful __________ of Creston Elementary!
Options: principal, principle
principal
Using context clues, define the bolded word.
During Homecoming, the students participated in a "Where's Waldo" activity. There were so many people, the 5th graders wanted to see all of the commotion outside!
commotion: noisy disturbance
Sentence 1: This coffee shop is an ice box!
Sentence 2: The world is a sea of anonymous faces
What type of figurative language are these sentences using?
Metaphor
Why do texts use figurative language?
to get their point across more creatively etc.
Where do you find white boards?
green bins on the shelf
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence:
You have to collect __________ homework by the end of the day
Options: they're, there, their
their
Using context clues, define the bolded word.
At the end of the day, our room has to be in pristine condition.
pristine: perfect
"When I woke up this morning, I had just enough time to watch the sunrise. My heart filled with joy thinking of everything I'm thankful for."
Which sentence uses figurative language?
"My heart filled with joy..."
Idiom
What is the "epilogue" of the story?
the after story wrap-up
How do you get a new homework assignment if you lost yours?
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence:
This past week, you ______ dressed up for spirit week!
Options: where, were, wear
were
Using context clues, define the bolded word.
At recess, I will play knockout, the infection game, and run around everywhere! When I get back to class, I can feel exasperated and not want to do any more work.
exasperated: tired out, exhausted
"Learning skills in school is like learning skills for a job. You practice, practice, practice, then BLAM! Suddenly you are great at it and you know what you're doing!
What is one type of figurative language used in this section?
Simile
What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?
Non-fiction is real; fiction is made up.
If you don't know the definition of a word, what is one thing you can do to understand it using only the text
context clues
Choose the correct homophones to complete the sentence:
Next week, _______ going to start reading Hoot, you will need to have _______ book with you to read.
Options: your, you're
you're, your
Using context clues, define the bolded word.
When I get up in front of the whole class, I need to muster up the courage to speak publicly. Once I'm finally finished, my nerves subside.
muster: assemble, prepare
subside: to go away