Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is the statement below?
She sells seashells by the seashore.
Alliteration
What does summary mean?
In a sentence or two tell the major points of a text
The characters in the passage “Market Day” and the passage from Suki’s Kimono experience special events. Write a response explaining how the characters’ experiences during these special events are similar and how they are different. Be sure to use examples from both passages in your response.
What type of writing do you need to do, and what is your topic?
Informative writing
How the character's experiences are similar and different.
What is an antonym for joyous?
Full of sadness, unhappiness, etc..
Unhappy, joyless, etc.
If you know an answer is crazy or is just not correct, what tool can you use?
Cross out tool
What type of figurative language is the statement, and what does it mean?
He was so hungry, he ate that whole cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.
Hyperbole
He was super hungry
What does theme mean?
The message or lesson the author wants you to learn through the main character's actions or the words in a poem.
Write a response that compares the setting of the passage from “Doodlebug & Dandelion: Faerie Glen” and the setting of the passage from “Doodlebug & Dandelion: Treasure Hunting.” Support your response with details from both passages.
What type of writing do you need to do, and what is the topic?
Informative writing
Comparing the different settings
The children were giddy with excitement as they waited for the magician to start the show.
What is the meaning of giddy?
Feeling happy or excited
The bookmark tool
What type of figurative language is the statement, and what does it mean?
I have a frog in my throat.
Idiom
The person can not talk
What is main idea?
A short statement that states what the text was all about
You have read about Pierre and an unnamed girl in the passage from Pickle Impossible. Think about the actions of Pierre and the girl at the end of the passage. Using details from the passage, continue the story and tell what might happen next.
What type of writing do you need to do, and what is the topic?
Narrative writing
Continuing the story using details from the text
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
What is the meaning of detest?
Dislike, or hate
What should you do if a question asks for the BEST answer?
Choose the answer that is most accurate and best supported by the text, not just one that seems right
What figurative language compares two unlike things without using like or as?
Metaphor
What does text evidence mean?
A detail or quote from the passage that supports your answer
Why should you use details from the text instead of personal opinions in a response?
Because test answers must be supported by evidence from the passage
If a sentence shows the opposite meaning of a word, what type of context clue is it?
Antonym (contrast) clue
When two answer choices seem correct, what should you do?
Re‑read the question and choose the one best supported by the text
What type of figurative language is the statement, and what does it mean?
My teddy bear gave me a hug.
Personification
The teddy give comfort to the person
What does point of view mean?
Bonus: What are the two types of point of view?
Who is telling the story
First-person
Third-person
You have read a passage from Leonardo da Vinci and a passage from Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: His Life and Ideas. Discuss Verrocchio’s relationship with his apprentices. Use details from both passages to support your response.
What type of writing do you need to do, and what is the topic?
Informative writing
Explaining how Verrocchio was with his apprentices
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
What is the meaning of vermin?
Pests (animals and bugs that are gross or harm things)
You want to quickly preplan and organize your thoughts for the writing, what tool should you use?
Your scratch paper
What type of figurative language is the statement, and what does it mean?
He seemed bright like the sun when I met him last.
Simile
He was super smart like how bright the sun is.
Read the sentence:
Although the author begins the essay with a sarcastic tone, the conclusion becomes far more measured, suggesting a careful shift in perspective.
What does the word measured most nearly mean as it is used in the sentence?
Calm and controlled
Think about how this passage would be different if it were told from Ramo’s point of view. Write a story from Ramo’s point of view that describes what he is doing and thinking as the ship comes closer to the island.
What type of writing do you need to do, and what is the topic?
Narrative writing
Writing the story as Ramo and including details from the original story
Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and ties.
Men's clothing store
What should you do if you finish early during the test?
Review your answers and check that each one is supported by the text