Vocabulary
What word means to gather crops when they are ready?
harvest
What kind of figurative language is this?
“The leaves were as red as a ruby.”
similie
What does “turn over a new leaf” mean?
It means to make a fresh start or change your behavior for the better.
The leaves falls from the trees every autumn.
The leaves fall from the trees every autumn.
Mia stepped outside, shivered, and zipped up her jacket. She could see her breath in the air.
What can you infer about the weather?
It was cold outside
What do we call an animal’s preparation for a long winter sleep?
hibernation
What kind of figurative language is this?
“The pumpkin was a round basketball”?
Metaphor
What does the idiom “out of the woods” mean?
Out of danger or past a difficult situation.
Yesterday, we go to the pumpkin patch and picked out a pumpkin.
Yesterday, we went to the pumpkin patch and picked out a pumpkin.
When Tyler walked into the classroom, everyone suddenly stopped talking. His classmates were hiding something behind their backs, and a few students were trying not to laugh.
What can you infer his classmates are planning?
They are probably planning a surprise or prank for Tyler.
What is the word for the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another?
migration
What kind of figurative language is this?
“The leaves danced on the branches as the wind howled.”
Personification
What does it mean to “squirrel away” something?
To save or hide something for later.
The group of students were excited because they seen a haunted house.
The group of students was excited because they saw a haunted house.
Sofia spent hours decorating her pumpkin for the school's contest. When the winners were announced, she clapped politely but quickly put her pumpkin away and avoided talking to her friends.
How is Sofia most likely feeling, and why?
She is probably disappointed because she worked hard on her pumpkin but did not win.
What word means plentiful or available in large amounts, such as apples during harvest season?
abundant
What type of figurative language is this?
“The autumn sun smiled down on us.”
Personification
If someone calls you the “apple of their eye,” what do they mean?
You are someone they love and care about very much.
Every October, my family carve pumpkins, watched scary movies, and drinks hot chocolate.
Every October, my family carves pumpkins, watches scary movies, and drinks hot chocolate.
Every October, Mr. Bennett placed a scarecrow in his front yard. This year, the scarecrow was missing, the grass was overgrown, and a 'For Sale' sign stood near the driveway.
What can you infer about Mr. Bennett's situation?
He may have moved away or be preparing to sell his house.
What word describes trees that lose their leaves each year?
deciduous
What kind of figurative language is this?
“The autumn sky was a gray blanket.”
Metaphor
What does “the apple doesn't fall far from the tree” mean?
Children often have similar traits or behaviors to their parents.
Last weekend, the children was playing outside when the wind begin to blow, and everyone run inside.
Last weekend, the children were playing outside when the wind began to blow, and everyone ran inside.
During the school's fall festival, Noah noticed that his friend Caleb kept checking his phone. When their group suggested going through the haunted maze, Caleb immediately volunteered to stay behind and watch everyone's bags. A few minutes later, Noah spotted Caleb laughing with another group near the snack stand.
What can you infer about Caleb's reason for staying behind?
Caleb may have planned to meet the other group. He likely used watching the bags as an excuse.