Idioms
“I will always help my friends,” said Maya.
Say
“Students should exercise every day to stay healthy and strong.”
Persuade
First, I brushed my teeth. Next, I ate breakfast. Then, I went to school.
Chronological (Sequence)
The boy was exhausted, so tired that he could barely keep his eyes open.
Exhausted = very tired
The coach’s speech inspired the players to try harder.
Effects on others
“The monkey danced on the table while everyone laughed.”
Entertain
Because he forgot his umbrella, he got wet in the rain.
Cause and Effect
A story where animals talk and teach lessons about human behavior.
Allegory
Once in a blue moon
Something that happens rarely
She wore muddy boots, a ripped jacket, and a dusty hat.
Looks
A recipe teaching how to bake cookies.
Persuade
Both soccer and basketball are team sports, but they use different equipment.
Compare and Contrast
Inference: The lights are off and the house is quiet at 8 a.m.
People are sleeping or not home
Raining cats and dogs
Raining heavily
Deep inside, Elena feared that her secret would be discovered.
Thinks
“Volcanoes form when magma rises through cracks in the Earth’s surface.”
Inform
The old house had cracked walls, broken windows, and a rusty roof.
Description
What does confused mean?
Not understanding something
“I can solve this problem,” Jake said confidently as he rolled up his sleeves and began fixing the machine.
Says and Actions
Name the three types of author’s purpose.
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Trash was piling up in the school yard, so students organized a cleanup campaign.
Problem and Solution
“He was a meticulous worker, always checking his work twice.”
Meticulous = very careful