Similes
Find the simile in the following sentence:
The tornado sounded like a freight train.
like a freight train
State the subject of the following sentence:
My dog's collar came loose.
My dog's collar
Is the word a noun, a verb, or an adjective?
walking
verb
At Monroe Middle School, what number is the 8th grade hallway called?
700 hall
To state something that you heard or read in your own words is to__________
paraphrase
Find the simile in the following sentence:
The rose was as soft as silk.
soft as silk
State the subject of the following sentence:
The paint was red with pink spots.
the paint
Is the word a noun, a verb, or an adjective?
silly
adjective
At Monroe Middle School, what are the proper attitudes and behaviors to use called?
The B4's
In Science class we did an _____________ with our teacher.
Experiment
Find the simile in the following sentence:
Her hair was just like salt and pepper.
like salt and pepper
State the subject of the following sentence:
Monday was a terrible day.
Monday
Is the word a noun, a verb, or an adjective?
hospital
noun
At Monroe Middle School, what can a student earn to be spent at the school store?
Kickboard points
In Literature, students are often asked to compare and __________ characters.
contrast
Find the simile in the following sentence:
My feet were as cold as ice.
cold as ice
State the subject of the sentence:
The colors made the rainbow very bright.
rainbow
Is the word a noun, a verb, or an adjective?
read
verb
At Monroe Middle School, one of the B4 attitudes and behaviors is?
Be respectful, be prepared, be safe, be responsible
When someone asks you a question you should ________ to them.
respond
Find the simile in the following sentence:
Just like butter, the ice cream melted in the sun.
just like butter
Find the subject of the sentence:
The music was soft and lulled me to sleep.
the music
Is the word a noun, a verb, or an adjective?
Scarry
adjective
At Monroe Middle School, the principal's name is?
Mr. Ferguson
Words that imitate sounds are called ___________.
Onomatopoeia