Grammar
What is a verb, an adjective, and a noun?
Verb - an action word
Adjective - a word that describes
Noun - Person, place, or thing
What is figurative language?
An expression or message that is not meant to be taken literal.
This text feature is a brief description or explanation placed under an image or photograph to help the reader understand what the image shows.
What is a "Caption"
What is the theme of a story?
The life lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn.
What is a stanza in a poem?
A stanza is a group of lines in a poem
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:
Neither Emma nor _____ remembered to bring their homework.
A) me
B) she
C) her
D) I
D) I
Identify the figurative language...
"The thunder roared like a lion."
Explain your answer.
Simile. It compares thunder to a lion and uses the word "like".
Identify two text features that help locate information quickly.
Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, Heading/Subheadings.
How is a theme different from the central idea?
Theme is the message; central idea is what the story is mostly about.
What is the structure of most poems made up of?
Stanzas and lines.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A) I went to the store because I needed groceries.
B) She loves reading, and he enjoys playing sports.
C) The dog barked loudly during the storm.
D) After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.
B) She loves reading, and he enjoys playing sports.
Identify this figure of speech...
"She is a walking encyclopedia."
Explain your answer.
Metaphor. It compares a girl to an encyclopedia and does not use the words, "like" or "as"
This text feature is typically located at the beginning of a section of a text and gives a brief overview of what the reader can expect to learn.
Heading
What is a possible theme of a story where a character learns the value of honesty?
Honesty is the best policy, always tell the truth, trust is built through honesty.
The sun is shining bright,
The sky is clear and blue.
Birds are flying with delight,
The day feels fresh and new.
What is the central idea of this poem?
Nice weather
Identify the error in this sentence and correct it:
"Him and me are going to the store after school."
"He and I are going to the store after school." ("He" and "I" should be used as subject pronouns.)
What is personification? Give an example to complete your answer.
Giving human qualities to something that is not human.
Ex: The wind whispered through the trees.
What graphic organizer is used to compare and contrast two stories or topics?
Venn Diagram
What are supporting details?
Facts, examples, reasons, or descriptions that expand on the central idea.
What does it mean to "infer" or to make an "inference?"
To make an educated guess based on context clues.
Rewrite this sentence correctly:
"Me and my friends was at the concert last night."
"My friends and I were at the concert last night."
(Use "I" instead of "Me" and "were" instead of "was" for subject-verb agreement.)
Create a sentence using a METAPHOR to describe a storm.
The storm was a monster.
Name one way text structure helps the reader understand the text.
It helps the reader follow the flow of ideas or compare/contrast concepts, and organizes information clearly.
How does the setting of the story influence the development of the theme of courage?
The setting emphasizes how courage is not just about physical strength, but about making difficult decisions in the face of uncertainty. The harsh conditions of the setting push the character to grow and develop the theme of courage.
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
What is the central idea of this poem?
The speaker's feeling of awe upon seeing a field of daffodils?