VOCABULARY
The diameter of the lake was more than I could swim. Define diameter.
a. depth
b. waves
c. temperature
d. width
Width
Without waiting to hear the directions, Kevin jumped the gun and did it wrong.
What does it mean to jump the gun?
How many stanza's are in the following poem?
Sometimes I feel all thin inside Insufficient; small; I feel when people look at me They don’t see me at all.
I feel that all my beauty’s lost On cold, indifferent eyes And offering what I want to give Would only be unwise.
But then a friend will greet me and my inner life will bloom It only takes but one kind word To sweep away the gloom!
3
If something is inadequate,
My pet frog, Croaky ________ jumped down the drain.
accidentally
The stern teacher surprised the class by telling a joke. What does the word stern mean?
a. funny
b. boring
c. serious
d. mean
serious
Read this song verse aloud: "You are the thunder and I am the lightning. And I love the way you know who you are and to me it's exciting When you know it's meant to be" - Selena Gomez, "Naturally"
What are the two metaphors that you can find in this song verse? Write them down on the lines provided. Remember: a metaphor makes a comparison between two or more things without using "like" or "as" ______________
What is the main idea?
The word “bonsai” means a tree or a plant that has been carefully cultivated in a container to look like nature in miniature. The art of growing a bonsai combines horticultural techniques and artistic expression. The balance between the tree and the pot is very important. For the most realistic look, the depth of the pot should be about the same as the diameter of the trunk.
Bonsai plants require different techniques and artistic expression to be carefully cultivated
Is this a proverb or an idiom?
A proverb is a short saying that expresses a general truth.
An idiom is expression that doesn't exactly mean what the words say.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
proverb
The neighbors came to our house to establish the best plan to _______ the frog.
rescue
It took a lot of persistence for Emily to finish the marathon. What does persistence mean?
a. support
b. practice
c. endurance
d. energy
c. endurance
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul. And sings the tune - without the words And never stops at all" - Emily Dickinson, "Hope"
What is the metaphor in this poem?
Remember: a metaphor makes a comparison between two or more things without using "like" or "as".
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.
What is the theme?
1. Kim’s diet was terrible. All she ate was chips and sweets and jelly sandwiches on white bread. She was overweight and she was always tired. When her doctor told her that she felt bad because of what she was eating, Kim was amazed. She didn’t realize that she had so much power to make herself feel better. Kim stopped eating junk food and started eating fruits and vegetables. In a few weeks she felt like a new person.
Courage, Responsibility or Health
responsibility
America is a melting pot. What does this mean?
There are many different cultures that live in the US.
Word that means the same as to achieve or complete successfully _______
accomplish
Synonym for periodically
occasionally, sometimes
Think about your favorite place in the entire world. Using that information, write your very own metaphor on the lines below.
The place I am writing about is: ____________________________________
What does this place look like? Example: My grandma's house is a castle; it has so many rooms and tall ceilings!
What is the text structure?
________ Have you noticed tiny white bugs on the leaves of your tomato plants? Those are called aphids, and they are bad news. The good news, though is that there is an easy and natural way to get rid of aphids: ladybugs! Ladybugs love aphids and will eat more than 50 of them a day. You can order a container of live ladybugs for your garden from a many garden companies. Simply release them into your garden when they arrive, and let them take care of the aphids for you!
problem/solution
"I thought I was unprepared," said Andy, "but my embarrassment was just sand slipping through my fingers as I realized I could do this."
I was prepared for the task so my anxiety was decreased when I realized it was not difficult.
Word that means to say yes: __________
consent, give permission
Starter sentence: Jennifer’s backflip was amazing.
A. Jennifer’s backflip was exasperating
B. Jennifer’s backflip was astounding.
B
Which boy drug his feet?
After working in the yard all day, Larry ate dinner and went to bed.
Ian wanted to go to the concert but he waited too long to buy tickets and now the concert is sold out.
Walter spent all day building a huge skyscraper out of Legos. His brother was bouncing a basketball in the living room and destroyed it. Walter yelled and screamed at him.
Ian wanted to go to the concert but he waited too long to buy tickets and now the concert is sold out.
List the text structure for each.
1. . Information is organized in a simple list. Clues: words like first, second, third, and so on.
2. Clue words include because, since, therefore, so and for this reason.
3. The author makes a general statement and then supports it with specific examples. Clues: words like for example, for instance, specifically, etc.
4. Two or more subjects are discussed at the same time, with the author pointing out what is the same about them, and what is different.
1. Sequence
2. Cause/Effect
3. Description
4. Compare/Contrast
You wake up and see that your alarm never went off. So you are starting your morning 15 minutes later than you planned. It is a really important day at school and you cannot be late. What could you do?
Skip one of my morning routine to save time. Grab breakfast on the go.
He drives a tractor in his _________.
fields, yard