Pronouns
Fix: She gave the paper to I.
She gave the paper to me
Where should the comma go? "Before you leave make sure to turn off the lights."
Before you leave, make sure to turn off the lights.
Read: The sun provides light and warmth. It helps plants grow and gives energy to animals. Without the sun, life wouldn’t exist.
Question: What is the main idea?
The sun is important for life.
What is the difference between "this" and "these"?
Answer: "This" is singular, "these" is plural.
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
Fix: My friends and myself went to the mall
My friends and I went to the mall.
Where do you place the commas? My brother who loves soccer plays every weekend.
My brother, who loves soccer, plays every weekend.
Read: Emma loves to bake. She spends hours making cookies, cakes, and muffins. Her favorite thing is sharing her baked goods with her family and friends.
Question: What is the main idea?
Answer: Emma enjoys baking and sharing treats.
Which demonstrative pronoun fits? "_____ pencils are mine."
These
What type of figurative language is this? "The trees danced in the wind."
Answer: Personification, because trees are given human qualities
Choose: The teacher called (us / ourselves) to the office.
us
Where do you place the commas? On July 4 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed.
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Read: Sam practiced playing the guitar every day. Even when it was hard, he never gave up. Eventually, he became a great musician.
Question: What is the theme?
Answer: Hard work leads to success.
Complete the sentence: "I prefer _____ book over there."
that
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Answer: A simile uses "like" or "as," a metaphor does not.
My mom and I made the cake (ourself / ourselves).
ourselves
Fix this sentence: "My brother who is very funny loves to tell jokes."
My brother, who is very funny, loves to tell jokes.)
Read: Mia’s eyes filled with tears as she watched her best friend move to another city.
Question: How does Mia feel?
Answer: Sad or heartbroken.
Choose the correct demonstrative: "_____ shoes I’m wearing are brand new.
These
Identify and explain the figurative language: "She was a cheetah on the track."
Answer: Metaphor—she is being compared to a cheetah for speed.
Add the Intensive pronoun: The chef cooked the meal
The chef himself cooked the meal or The chef cooked the meal himself
Why is there a comma in "First, we ate lunch"?, My teacher, Mrs. Jones, is very nice"? , and Dear Mom, I miss you so much?
After introductory elements, non-essential phrase, to separate the greeting from the message in a letter.
Read: Maria loved reading stories about adventures. She dreamed of exploring new places and discovering hidden treasures. One day, she found an old map in her attic and decided to follow it.
Question: What is the main idea?
Answer: Maria is curious and loves adventure.
Explain when to use "this" vs. "that."
"This" is for something close, "that" is for something farther away
Read: "She was as busy as a bee."
Question: What does this simile mean?
Answer: She was working hard.