Inferencing
The scout leader looked up at the sky and mumbled something under his breathe. "We better get moving soon." Then he checked his map. "The faster, the better."
What do you think the scout leader was feeling?
The scout leader was worried because he thought it might storm.
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Smith's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Smith's student Molly was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too. What is the theme?
A) Actions speak louder than words
B) Never eat pizza at the mall
C) Vegetables are good for you
A) Actions speak louder than words
What figurative language compares 2 things using "like" or "as"?
Similes
What is the authors purpose for:
A billboard showing the new chicken sandwich at Popeyes.
A) Persuade
B) Inform
C) Entertain
A) Persuade
The father and son collected kindling, such as dry twigs and sticks, so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
Dry twigs and sticks / things to start a fire
Alex ran home, excited to show his mom his paper. "Mom, you were right! All that studying really does pay off!"
What was on the paper Alex showed his mom?
A test with a good grade
Growing up, Sally was always in the shadow of her older sister Mary. Mary always got better grades, was better at sports, and seemed to even be prettier. Sally spent a lot of time in the family's garden feeling sorry for herself. Then one day Mary needed help on a science project about plants. Due to all of her time in the garden, Sally knew a lot about plants and was able help Mary with the project. Sally was shocked that she was better at something than her sister. What is the theme?
A) Accept yourself for who you are.
B) Sports are not important
C) You can learn a lot from plants.
A) Accept yourself for who you are.
What type of figurative language gives human characteristics to non-human things?
Personification
What is the authors purpose for:
A newsletter from the school principal talking about the upcoming school year.
A) Persuade
B) Inform
c) Entertain
B) Inform
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip? Like food, water, matches, etc.
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
Supplies
Jessica was sitting on the couch reading a book after preparing a larch batch of cookies. She was excited to bring cookies to her friend's house later. After a while, she smelled smoke coming from the kitchen. She dropped her book and ran to the kitchen.
What caused the smoke?
The cookies were burning.
A monkey put his hand into the jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and cried bitterly. What is the theme?
A) Eating cookies can be dangerous.
B) If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
C) Don't put your hand in a jar.
B) If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
What type of figurative language is used below:
"He was a hurricane when he entered the room"
Metaphor
The statement an author makes about a topic is called a ____
Claim
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
Light up
When Taylor woke up, the room was bright with sunlight. He looked at the clock and leapt out of bed. He threw on his clothes and grabbed his backpack. He ran out before even eating breakfast.
Why was Taylor in a hurry?
He was late for school.
True or false.
A synonym for theme would be "a life lesson"
True
What type of figurative language is used below:
"I am so hungry I could eat a cow."
Hyperbole
Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?
A) "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."
B) "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."
C) "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."
A) "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
Destroy/ take down
Anna and Beth sat in their seats for nearly 2 hours. The ate popcorn and candy but did not talk or move the whole time while staring at the large screen in front of them.
Where were Anna and Beth?
The movies.
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might. What is the theme?
A) Don't hold snakes close to your chest.
B) Snakes are dangerous.
C) Even though you have good intentions, others may not
C) Even though you have good intentions, others may not.
Name the type of figurative language that has this definition.
A phrase that shows exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.
Hyperbole
Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
What is the author's claim?
A) It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.
B) Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.
C) Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.
B) Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support/ Do not support / do not go.