What is the Main Idea?
Dogs need their owners to give them food and clean water every day. They also need walks, playtime, and a safe place to sleep at night. Taking care of a dog means doing many important things.
What is dogs need a lot of care?
After running for an hour without stopping, the boy was exhausted and could barely stand.
What does exhausted mean?
A. excited
B. very tired
C. confused
B: What is very tired?
The boy smiled, laughed, and ran quickly to join his friends on the playground.
How is the boy feeling?
What is happy?
I was so hungry I could eat a 1,000 whole pizzas by myself!
What type of figurative language is this?
What is hyperbole?
What is the noun in this sentence?
“The dog ran across the yard.”
What is dog or yard?
Reading often can help students learn new words and understand books better. It can also help them become stronger writers over time. Even a little reading each day can make a big difference.
What is reading every day helps students become better readers and writers?
The kitten was so fragile that the child held it very gently to avoid hurting it.
What does fragile mean?
A. strong
B. loud
C. easily broken
C: What is easily broken?
She crossed her arms, frowned, and turned away without saying a word.
How is the character feeling?
What is upset or angry?
He ran so fast that it seemed like he was moving as quickly as a cheetah.
What type of figurative language is this?
What is a simile?
What is the verb in this sentence?
“The boy jumped over the puddle.”
What is jumped?
Plants need sunlight, water, and air in order to grow well. Without these things, they may not stay healthy or grow the way they should. Every plant needs certain things to survive.
What is plants need sunlight, water, and air to live and grow?
The teacher gave a generous amount of time so every student could finish their work without rushing.
What does generous mean?
A. giving a lot
B. angry
C. quick
A: What is giving a lot?
The dog wagged its tail, barked loudly, and jumped up and down when its owner came home.
How is the dog feeling?
What is excited?
The sound of the fireworks went “boom” and “crash” across the sky.
What type of figurative language is this?
What is onomatopoeia?
What is the adjective in this sentence?
“The tall tree moved in the wind.”
What is tall?
Exercise helps people stay strong and healthy. Running, walking, and playing sports can help your heart and muscles work better. Being active is an important part of staying healthy.
What is exercise helps people stay healthy?
The loud thunder was so deafening that it made everyone cover their ears.
What does deafening mean?
A. silent
B. very loud
C. confusing
B: What is very loud?
She hid behind the chair, covered her eyes, and did not want to look at what was happening.
How is the character feeling?
What is scared?
My baby brother is a tornado when he plays with his toys.
What type of figurative language is this?
What is a metaphor?
What is the adverb in this sentence?
“The dog barked loudly at the mailman.”
What is loudly?
People can help the Earth by recycling, picking up litter, and using less water. Small actions at home, at school, and outside can make a big difference over time. Everyone can help take care of the planet.
What is people can help take care of the Earth?
Even though the puzzle was difficult, the student remained determined and kept trying until it was finished.
What does determined mean?
A. ready to give up
B. really scared
C. willing to keep trying
C: What is willing to keep trying?
Even when the work was hard, he kept trying, did not give up, and finished what he started.
What does this show about the character? Use the word we learned for this trait.
What is perseverant?
The sun smiled down on the students as they walked outside for recess.
What type of figurative language is this?
What is personification?
In this sentence, why is “Mrs. Smith” called a proper noun?
“Mrs. Smith teaches math at our school.”
What is because it is a specific person, place, or thing?