Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
What punctuation mark ends a question?
A question mark (?).
What is the theme of a story?
Lesson or moral of the story
What is the central idea of a text?
The main point or focus of the text.
What are context clues?
Hints in the text that help understand the meaning of a word.
Give an example of a metaphor.
Time is a thief."
Correct this sentence: "he go to the store."
"He goes to the store."
Name a common theme in many fairy tales.
Good vs Evil
How is the central idea different from the theme?
The central idea is specific to the text, while the theme is broader.
How can you find context clues in a sentence?
By looking at the surrounding words and sentences.
What is personification?
To give human traits to non-human things.
What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?
Proper nouns should always be capitalized.
How can a reader identify the theme of a story?
By looking at the characters' journeys and conflicts.
Identify the central idea of a story about friendship
True friendship involves loyalty and support.
What is a synonym?
A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
What is an idiom?
A phrase that means something different from its literal meaning
Identify the verb tense in the sentence: "She will run tomorrow."
Future tense.
What theme is present in "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
Slow and steady wins the race.
Why is it important to identify the central idea in a text?
It helps readers understand the author's message.
Use context clues to define the word "arduous" in this sentence: "The arduous hike tested our endurance."
Difficult or challenging.
Create a sentence using personification.
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Rewrite this sentence with correct punctuation: "its a beautiful day"
"It's a beautiful day."
Explain how the setting can influence the theme of a story.
The setting can create context and mood that shapes the theme.
Provide an example of a central idea from a book you’ve read.
Student's own example).
Explain how understanding context clues can improve reading comprehension.
It helps readers infer meanings and make connections while reading.