Figurative language/Genre
Vocabulary
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Draw Conclusions
100

this Genre uses sounds and rhythms of words to show images and express feelings

What is poetry

100

To lift

What is raise

100

What state in the United States grows the majority of raisins sold?

What is California.

100

areas with nice dirt, many days of hot weather, a dry climate, and plenty of water.

What climate is best to grow raisins?

100

Bob and Doug are surrounded by thousands of people.  All of a sudden the lights go out, the music starts, and the crowd starts to cheer. Where are they

They are at a concert

200

This genre organizes its text using central ideas supported by key details

What is nonfiction or informational text

200

a dried, shriveled grape

What is a raisin

200

What is the job of the shaker?

What is to get rid of dirt and rocks from the raisins.

200

As grapes bake in the hot sun, their water evaporates.  The more water they lose, the more the grapes shrivel.

Why are raisins wrinkled?

200

Jen's nervous to be on the stage infront of so many people. Jen's parents are in the audience cheering for her. What is Jen doing?

Jen is performing on stage

300

Figurative language "the paper trays are folded like a burrito" 

a. imagery b. smilie c. hyperbole d. alliteration


What is simile

300

big & strong

What is burly

300

What countries grow raisins?

Turkey, Iran, Greece, Australia, and the United States.

300

Raisins bake in the sun for about 2-3 weeks.  

How are raisins dried?

300

Bob gets paid every Tuesday.  He has been broke the last 6 days, but right now he is on the way to the mall to do some shopping.  What day is today?

It is Tuesday/pay day.

400

Figurative language "tamer train"  "picture perfect" "ripe & ready"

a. imagery b. smilie c. hyperbole d. alliteration

What is alliteration

400

sturdy grapevine branches

what are canes

400
What is needed to start a new crop of raisins?

What is an old grapevine from another plant.

400

What is the author's purpose?

a. inform b. persuade c. entertain

 To Inform in an entertaining way

400

It's so cold you can see your breath, which is surprising because it is June.  Suddenly a hockey puck lands in your lap and spills your soda. Where are you

You are at a hockey game.  

500

Figurative language "Raisinville" "Raisnfield" "Raisin Creek" "Raisin Hill" towns that grow lots of raisins

a. imagery b. smilie c. hyperbole d. alliteration

What is imagery


500

a long, thin stem of a plant that grows along the ground or up something

What is vine

500

What is the genre of the text?

What is informational / poetry

500

How people and nature interact.

What is the theme of the story?

500

Bob and Steve are very competitive.  Steve has more pins than Bob and Steve is not happy.  The next time its Steve's turn he decides to get a better score with a strike.  Bob tells Steve to knock it off or next time he will get a gutter ball. Where are they?

Bob and Steve are bowling.