Figurative Language
Our class has "worked like a dog" this school year to learn new things.
Explain what "work like a dog" means.
What is: to work even when it is hard, to keep trying when things get hard.
Potato chips Pretzels
What is: both are salty snacks
Name 5 fruits.
What are: Strawberries, Bananas, Oranges, Grapes, Blueberries, Apples
Bonus: name 3 Tropical Fruits
Explain how are a basement and an attic alike. Explain how are they different.
Both are spaces in a house.
The basement is the space beneath the house. The attic is the space at the top of the house.
Explain what a calendar is used for.
What is: to measure time (tell the date)
We will be "free as a bird" on Monday June 20th.
Explain what "free as a bird" means.
What is: since school is out, we can do what we want during the day, we don't have to set our alarm each day.
Pillow Blanket
What are: both are used for sleeping
Name 5 appliances.
What are: Washer, Dryer, Toaster, Dishwasher, Blender, Oven, Stove, Refrigerator
Explain how a nickel and a dime are alike. Explain how they are different.
Both are types of coins (money).
A nickel is larger in size but smaller in value than a dime. A dime is worth 10 cents and a nickel is worth 5 cents.
Explain what a rake is used for.
What is: to gather up leaves from the ground; to spread dirt around so it is smooth
Rumors "spread like wildfire" and often aren't true.
Explain what "spread like wildfire" means.
What is: to repeat information as soon as you hear it, even if you don't know if it is true.
Stoplight Crossing Guard
What are: both are used to control the flow of traffic (cars, buses, pedestrians)
Name 5 relatives (people in your family)
What are: Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle
Explain how a square and a rectangle are alike. Explain how they are different.
What are: both are shapes with 4 sides.
A square has 4 equal sides and a rectangle has 2 sides that are longer than the other 2.
Explain what a wheelbarrow is used for.
What is: to move small loads (dirt, stone, flower pots, etc.) Typically is used outside only.
Jamie was "cool as a cucumber" when he walked down the aisle at graduation. I had no idea he was so nervous.
Explain what "cool as a cucumber" means.
What is: to remain calm even when you are scared, to not let anyone know how nervous you are.
Cactus Porcupine
What are: Both have "spines"= sharp pointy needles that hurt if you touch them.
Name 5 red things.
What are: Raspberries, Stop sign, Stop light, Fire extinguisher, Fire engine, Plates, Cups, Shirts, Shoes, Pants, etc.
Explain how a yardstick and measuring spoons are alike. Explain how they are different.
What are: Both are used for measuring things.
A yardstick is for measuring length or distance. Measuring spoons measure amounts of food or liquids.
Explain what an Insta-pot is used for.
What is to cook food quickly using steam heat instead of oil over a burner.
It will be "bright as day" at 9:00 PM on June 21st since it's the longest day of the year.
Explain what "bright as day" means.
What is: to have a lot of light. The sunlight is brightest at 12:00 noon.
Octopus Spider
What are: both have 8 legs/arms
Bonus: What is the name for Octopus arms?
Name 5 sharp things.
What are: Knife, Needle, Scissors, Corner of a desk or wall, a smart person
Explain how a refrigerator and a freezer are alike. Explain how they are different.
What are: Both keep food cold and have a door.
A freezer keeps food colder so it will last a long time. A refrigerator keeps food fresh for shorter periods of time.
Explain what a sanitizer spray is used for.
What is : to kill germs when cleaning