Character
Bo has 100's in all of his classes and is always the first one done when doing things. What kind of character do you think Bo is?
He is a good kid and a very smart kid. He pays attention and follows all the rules.
Agreement, harmony
What does the suffix able mean?
To have the ability to do something
What kind of figurative language is being used in this sentence? Dug said "Break a leg" before I went out for my big performance.
Idiom
Screech! When a driver pushes on the brake pedal, it initiates a process that causes the vehicle to stop in motion. We literally trust braking systems with our lives every time we get into a vehicle or cross at a busy intersection. How does this life-critical process work? It begins when the pedal is pushed. At this moment brake fluid is released into the braking mechanisms. As the fluid collects, this creates a leverage, which causes a friction to be applied. This friction will create a force that will cause the wheels to stop and allow you to reach your destination safely. Beep! Beep! What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea of this passage is how a braking system on a car work.
Tim has gotten in six fights this year, he has 20 referrals. He gets in trouble a lot and doesn't listen to anyone. What can you tell about this character?
He is a trouble maker and likes to start trouble with a lot of people.
Her cordial manner made all of her guest feel welcome and at ease. Using context clues what does the word cordial mean?
gracious and friendly
What does the prefix re mean?
To do again
What kind of figurative language is being used in this sentence? Dave said that the school was like a dungeon for the kids because it doesn't help with real life scenarios.
Simile
It is estimated that over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold in the US each year. Brach's, the top manufacturer, sells enough candy corn to circle the earth 4.25 times if each piece were laid end to end. That's a lot of candy corn, but that's nothing compared to the production of Tootsie Rolls. Over 64 million Tootsie Rolls are produced every day! But even Tootsie Rolls have got nothing on the candy industry's staple product: chocolate. Confectioners manufacture over twenty billion pounds of chocolate in the United States each year. Now that's a mouthful! What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea of this passage is how much of popular candies are produced in a year.
Timbo was riding home with his family and then his sister started crying. Timbo helped his sister and gave her things so she would stop crying. He helped his parents so much because they would normally have to stop for her. What can you infer about the character Timbo?
Timbo is helpful and is caring.
Though popular at other times in history, governments rarely decapitate criminals now. Using context clues what does the word decapitate mean?
To cut the head off
What does the prefix pre mean?
To do before
What kind of figurative language is being used in this sentence? It was so hot that Ethan and James said it was a desert there.
Metaphor
When one hears the term "reality" applied to a show, one might expect that the events portrayed occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted. This is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by film crews. Such living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be "reality." Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later restaged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of "reality" television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated by producers. With such accusations floating around, it's no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom. What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea of the passage is reality television isn't always real.
Bobby played in every sport at school and has all a's. He is the best kid in the whole school. He doesn't help anyone except himself though.
What can you infer about the character Bobby?
Bobby is a perfectionist, selfish, and doesn't like to help people.
Another name for a heart attack is cardiac arrest. Using context clues what does the word cardiac mean?
Relating to the heart
What is the root word of unbelievable?
Believe
What figurative language is being used in this sentence? The raindrops were so big and hard that my mom said it was raining bricks and rocks.
Hyperbole
Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today. What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea of this passage is the origins of Halloween.
Terrence was heading to the football game and his little sister accidentally hit him with a ball. Terrence didn't even think and picked up his sister and threw her on the ground. He left her there, and didn't even think about her again for the rest of the night. What can you tell about Terrence?
Terrence has a short temper and doesn't think before doing things.He could care less about others and how they feel.
The lieutenant waved the white flag and his troops capitulated. Using context clues what does the word capitulated mean?
To surrender unconditionally
Jack's idea was unconscionable and dumb so he got in trouble. The prefix in the word unconscionable means what?
It means not or the opposite of.
What kind of figurative language is being used in this sentence? My grandpa was talking about how it would cost an arm and a leg to buy a koenigsegg.
Idiom
A penny for your thoughts? If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it's uncirculated, it'd easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that's a pretty penny. What is the main idea of this passage?
The main of idea of this passage is rare and valuable pennies.