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Similes/Metaphors
Author's Purpose
Main Idea/Details
Summarize/Retell
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This text feature explains what a photo, illustration, or picture is about. It helps the reader understand information that may or may not be in the text A. index B. captions C. table of contents D. pictures
What is B. captions
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This is something that compares things using words "like" or "as" Example: Clouds are like cotton candy floating in the sky! A. Simile B. Metaphor
What is A. Simile
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Read the passage: One day, my dog, Miles, decided he had enough of living with our cat, Theo. He packed his doggie biscuits, his favorite toys, and hit the road. Life on the road was not as easy as he had expected. No one fed him, and many people ignored him completely. He was not used to this kind of treatment. After a few hours of hunger and loneliness, Miles decided to come back home. As soon as he walked in the door, we all pounced on him, giving him hugs and his favorite foods. Miles smiled and howled, “There really is no place like home.” What is the author's purpose? A. persuade B. inform C. entertain
What is C. entertain
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Read the passage: The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Blue Morpho butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest. What is the main idea? A) Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest. B) The rain forest is home to many creatures. C) Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.
What is B) The rain forest is home to many creatures.
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How do you summarize a passage?
What is Think about the most important parts to sum it up
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This text feature tells the topic of the text. Tells the main idea of the text. Lets the reader know what they are about to read. Focuses the reader so that they can make connections with what is read. A. index B. captions C. titles D. pictures
What is C. titles
200
This is something that shows how two things that are not alike in most ways are similar in one important way Example: Her hair was flames of a fire A. simile B. metaphor
What is B. Metaphor
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Read the passage: Did you know you could teach your dog to understand words? It’s true. Here is how: When you want your dog to sit, say the word sit multiple times. Also, gently guide the dog to a sitting position. When the dog sits, praise the dog very enthusiastically, and give it a treat. The dog will then remember the word sit, what to do, and how happy it makes you. You can teach your dog many words with positive reinforcement using kind words and yummy treats. What is the author's purpose? A. persuade B. inform C. entertain
What is B. Inform
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Read the passage: “Oh, no,” said Mama. “You two go outside with your chasing and stay out of my way. Don’t get into trouble.” The children ran out the door into the sunshine. At that moment, Mr. Blaise was leading his sheep down the road. He was going to Ms. Jones’s house to show her how big the sheep had grown. Jane laughed and ran to catch up to Mr. Brown and his sheep. John yelled after her. “Where are you going?” Jane asked Mr. Blaise. Mr. Blaise turned around and saw the little girl following him. “I am going to show my friend, Ms. Jones, how big my sheep has grown.” “I’m going, too,” said Jane. She marched right along with Mr. Blaise. “Okay, I’m going, too,” John sighed, and followed behind them. What is the main idea of the passage? A. John has a hard job watching his cousin. B. Ms. Jones likes to raise pigs. C. Mama has a busy schedule. D. Many people raise sheep.
What is A. John has a hard job watching his cousin.
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Read the passage: Suppose a friend of yours has the habit of wearing absolutely ugly clothes. You decide to go on a campaign to help reform his taste. How do you go about it? Your friend has just one outfit in which he looks great--but which he rarely wears. Every time he wears a shirt the same color as the one you like, you compliment him, and perhaps you also mention the shirt you're trying to "promote." After that shirt appears more frequently for a while, you "reinforce" only it--not the less attractive ones of the same color. At the same time, you try to suggest that your favorite shirt looks so good on him that he really should get more like it. And when he does, you compliment him on the new outfits. Gradually, you are "shaping his behavior," though you might not call it that. What is the nest summary for this passage? A) If a friend wears ugly clothing, you should try to improve his taste. B) Through a careful program of compliments, you can shape someone's behavior. C) When friends wear attractive clothing, you should compliment them.
What is B) Through a careful program of compliments, you can shape someone's behavior.
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This text feature is located at beginning of book. List major parts of the book along wiht their page number. It outlines the main topics or main points. Can be used to locate certain information in a book. Which text feature am I describing? A. index B. captions C. table of contents D. pictures
What is C. Table of Contents
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Bill ate all the food on his plate. Bill's teeth were hardened blue cheese nuggets, speckled with green and black. His mother handed him a toothpick in hopes that he would clean his teeth before leaving for the movie. Which part of the sentence contains a metaphor?
What is "teeth were hardened blue cheese nuggets"
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Read the passage: “Oh, no,” said Mama. “You two go outside with your chasing and stay out of my way. Don’t get into trouble.” The children ran out the door into the sunshine. At that moment, Mr. Blaise was leading his sheep down the road. He was going to Ms. Jones’s house to show her how big the sheep had grown. Jane laughed and ran to catch up to Mr. Brown and his sheep. John yelled after her. “Where are you going?” Jane asked Mr. Blaise. Mr. Blaise turned around and saw the little girl following him. “I am going to show my friend, Ms. Jones, how big my sheep has grown.” “I’m going, too,” said Jane. She marched right along with Mr. Blaise. “Okay, I’m going, too,” John sighed, and followed behind them. What is the author’s purpose for writing the passage? A. to inform the reader about chores for cousins B. to persuade the reader to raise chore rates C. to entertain about two cousins visiting a farm D. to describe the benefits of living on a farm
What is C. to entertain about two cousins visiting a farm
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Read the passage: There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. B. There are many fun things to do at the beach C. Some people simply like to sunbathe. D. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.
What is B. There are many fun things to do at the beach
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Read the passage: There are five teams of students in the fifth grade. The blue team has math first period, and the red team has science. The yellow team gets to go outside early in the morning, while the green team goes to music. Only students on the orange team get to play games first period. Each student wears a nametag with his or her color, so that the teachers and students all know where a student should be. What is the best summary of this passage? A. Students are organized by teams with color names . B. The blue team has math first. C. Students wear nametags. D. The yellow team has the best schedule.
What is A. Students are organized by teams with color names .
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How do bolded words help you when reading a passage? A. They are there because the author wanted them there B. They are important words and I must understand their meaning. They are the vocabulary in the passage. C. They are synonyms and antonyms D. They are just extgra words in the passage
What is B. They are important words and I must understand their meaning. They are the vocabulary in the passage.
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Peter is a very funny guy. It does not take much to get him to laugh. Peter laughs like a hyena. His unusual laugh is hilarious. He cracks me up! Which part of the sentence contains a simile?
What is "Peter laughs like a hyena"
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Read the passage: There is one thing that drives me crazy, and that is people who pay thousands of dollars for a dog. There are so many wonderful dogs at the dog pound looking for a home. Sure, they may not be beautiful show dogs or full breeds, but you will find some of the most loyal friends. Some people say that mutts (mixed breeds) are actually smarter dogs and easier to train. Some dog pounds quickly run out of room, because there are so many dogs up for adoption. I wish that everyone would take a chance on a lovable hound instead of buying an expensive show dog. What is the author's purpose? A. persuade B. inform C. entertain
What is A. persuade
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Read the passage: Brushing your teeth will keep them healthy. You may be a lucky kid with a new Pokeman toothbrush. You may also have to go to the dentist next week. The most important reason for brushing your teeth is to keep them healthy. What is a detail that supports the main idea?
What is (one of these is sufficient) "new Pokeman toothbrush" "go to the dentist" "keep teeth health"
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Read the passage: The Elk River flows from the far northern part of the state all the way to the southern tip. All kinds of animals rely on it for drinking water, people eat the fish they catch in it, and farmers in the state depend on it for irrigating their crops. Since there is very little rain in this state, the Elk River gives animals and humans the water they need to stay alive. Even though the river is not nearly the biggest in the nation, it is very important to the people and animals that live near it. The best summary of this passage is? A. The Elk River is a small river. B. The Elk River starts in the northern part of the state. C. The Elk River is very important to people and animals. D. People catch fish in the Elk River.
What is C. The Elk River is very important to people and animals.
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This text feature is located at the end of the book. A list of key terms, words, or events, listed in alphabetical order along with page numbers. Can be used to locate the page numbers of the information being looked for. A. index B. captions C. titles D. pictures
What is A. Index
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Tell the difference between a simile and metaphor...give key words that would be found...give an example of each.
A metaphor shows how two things that are not alike in most ways are similar in one important way. A simile compares two things using the words "like" or "as"
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What are the reasons why author's write passages? What is an easy way to remember them?
What is "P. I. E." Persuade Inform Entertain
500
Read the passage: The Surprise Party! The big day had come at last. Mrs. Jones' third grade class waited quietly for her to come into the room. They had planned the party a week ago. Today Amy brought the cupcakes, Joey brought the napkins, Carlos brought the soda, and Katie brought the cups. Everyone wanted the party to be a surprise. Mrs. Jones did not know the children knew it was her birthday. When she came back into the room, the children shouted, "Happy birthday, Mrs. Jones!" And then the children got a surprise, too! Mrs. Jones had brought everyone a party hat and ice cream! What is the main idea? A. everyone a party hat and ice cream B. everyone got a surprise C. everyone wanted the party to be a surprise D. Joey brought the napkins
What is "everyone got a surprise"
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Read the passage: As soon as she arrived at grandmother's house, Jessica ran into her bedroom to look at the blue quilt. It covered her grandmother's bed and was Jessica's favorite. It had patches of dark blue, medium blue, and light blue, with pictures of birds and flowers on every other patch. Jessica liked to take naps with the quilt wrapped around her. She loved the way it felt so soft and warm against her skin. Whenever she was visiting grandma, just looking at the quilt made Jessica happy. Which is the best summary of this passage? A. Jessica's grandmother has a pretty blue quilt. B. Jessica loved her grandmother's quilt. C. Jessica took naps at her grandmother's house. D. The quilt was warm.
What is B. Jessica loved her grandmother's quilt.