Onomatopoeia vs. Simile
The fireworks went “BOOM!” across the sky.
→ What literary device is this?
Onomatopeia
Yesterday, she ____ (walk) to school.
walked
Mia shared her lunch with a student who forgot theirs.
What trait describes Mia?
Kind / Generous
(1) It was the first warm day after winter. (2) Tyler walked to the park carrying his soccer ball under one arm. (3) Bright green grass covered the field, and children raced across the playground. 4) A light breeze moved the trees while people sat on blankets in the sun. (5) Tyler smiled and started stretching before practice.
What sentence most helps you visualize the scene?
Full Points (3) Bright green grass covered the field, and children raced across the playground.
Half points (2) and (4)
What is Ms. Smith's first name.
Kyle
Her smile was bright like the sun.
→ What literary device is this?
Simile
Last week, he ____ (eat) pizza
ate
Jordan practiced basketball every day even after losing games.
What trait describes Jordan?
Hardworking/Determined
(1) Ava entered her grandmother’s kitchen. (2) A tray of cookies cooled on the counter while warm air filled the room. (3) Sunlight came through the curtains and reflected off the yellow walls. (4) Her grandmother mixed batter in a large blue bowl. (5) Ava felt relaxed.
Which sentence best helps you visualize the scene?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 5
2 or 3
What kind of pet does Ms. Smith have?
Dog
The bee buzzed around the flowers.
Onomatopoeia
She ______ (write) a letter.
wrote
When the teacher asked for volunteers, Sam hid behind his backpack and looked at the floor.
What trait describes Sam?
Shy/Nervous
(1) The campsite looked different at night. (2) The fire crackled while orange sparks floated into the dark sky (3) Tall trees surrounded the tents and moved in the wind. (4) An owl called somewhere in the distance. (5) Everyone moved closer to the fire.
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 5
2 or 3
Where is Ms. Smith from?
Chicago
The runner moved as fast as a cheetah.
What literary device is this?
Simile
Correct the sentence:
Yesterday, I goed to the store.
Ava blamed her little brother for the broken lamp even though she dropped it.
Dishonest/Untrustworthy
(1) The class visited the city market. (2) Students carried notebooks and asked questions. (3) Rows of red strawberries, orange flowers, and striped tents stretched down the crowded street. (4) Their teacher wanted them to observe carefully. (5) Everyone enjoyed the trip.
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 5
(3)
What grades did Ms. Smith teach before coming here?
11th and 12th Grade
The bacon sizzled while sounding like tiny fireworks.
What is the onamatopeia? What is the simile?
Onamatopeia - Sizzled
Simile- like tiny fireworks
I run a mile yesterday in PE class.
Correct The Sentence.
Leo forgot his homework but told the teacher the truth and accepted the consequence.
Honest/Responsible
(1) Emma reached the beach just before sunset. (2) She sat quietly and watched the waves. (3) Orange and pink light reflected across the water while long shadows stretched across the sand. (4) Emma thought about her day. (5) She stayed until it became dark.
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence5
Sentence 3