Similes, Idioms, and Alliteration
[Blank] is an expression that doesn't actually mean what it says. It has a secret meaning.
This is an idiom!
Kinsley found a small plant growing in her yard. She watered it every day and made sure it had plenty of sunshine. After many days, the plant grew bright yellow flowers. Kinsley smiled when she saw how much it had grown.
What is the theme of this story? (try your best!)
When we are patient and take care of things, good things can grow!
What is the small box of text that is below a picture called?
It is called a caption!
Mrs. Anderson’s class loves reading time every afternoon. The students sit on the colorful carpet with their books. Mrs. Anderson reads funny stories that make everyone laugh. Sometimes the students even act out parts of the story together.
What is the central idea?
For an extra 50 points: Name those details!
The central idea is: Mrs. Anderson’s class enjoys reading time.
Details:
Students sit on the carpet with their books.
Mrs. Anderson reads funny stories.
Students act out parts of the story.
Daily Double!! This question is worth 400 points!
[Blank] is the use of the same beginning consonant sound repeatedly in a line or verse.
This is called alliteration!
Justin tried to tie his shoes all by himself. At first, the laces kept slipping and coming undone. Justin kept practicing and did not give up. Soon, he tied his shoes and felt very proud. He went around and showed everyone he knew how to tie his shoes!
What is the theme of this story?
If you keep trying, you can learn new things that seem hard at first.
What is the place that we find definitions in the back of a book called?
It is called a glossary!
Ben was excited to take care of his new puppy. He filled the puppy’s bowl with food every morning. Ben took the puppy on walks around the neighborhood. At night, he gently brushed the puppy’s soft fur. Ben is good at taking care of his puppy.
What is the central idea of this story?
Each detail you can identify is an extra 50 points!
Central idea:Ben takes good care of his puppy.
Details:
Ben feeds the puppy every morning.
He takes the puppy on walks.
He brushes the puppy’s fur.
Is this a simile, an idiom, or alliteration?
"Carlos was as busy as a bee"
This is a simile!
DAILY DOUBLE!!! This question is worth 600 points!
Mia saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. She walked over and asked if he wanted to sit with her. They talked and laughed while they ate their food. By the end of lunch, they had become good friends.
What is the theme of this story?
Always be kind to others.
A picture that is drawn by someone in a book, particularly kids books is called an...
Illustration!
Our class knows how to work together! The class worked together to make a big poster about space. One group drew bright stars and planets. Another group wrote facts about the moon. The last group colored the background dark blue.
What is the central idea?
Name a detail for an extra 50 points!
Central idea: Our class knows how to work together.
Details:
One group draws stars and planets.
Another group writes facts about the moon.
Another group colors the background.
Is this a simile, an idiom, or alliteration?
Bobby bounced the ball at the barbeque.
This is alliteration!
Sam forgot his crayons at home on the day his class was drawing pictures. He felt worried and did not know what to do. His friend Ava shared her crayons so they could both color. Sam smiled and thanked her for being such a good friend.
What is the theme?
Sharing is caring!
This text feature goes above each paragraph to give the reader an overview of what the paragraph is about.
This is a heading!
Lena loves spending time at the park. She swings high on the swings. She slides down the tall slide. She also runs across the grass playing tag with her friends.
What is the central idea of this story?
Earn an extra 50 points for finding a detail!
Central idea:Lena enjoys playing at the park.
Details:
She swings on the swings.
She slides down the slide.
She plays tag with friends.
Is this a simile, an idiom, or alliteration?
"The cat has got your tongue!"
This is an idiom!
Noah was playing soccer when he accidentally kicked the ball too hard and broke his friend’s sandcastle. At first he felt nervous, but he told the truth about what happened. Then he helped his friend rebuild the sandcastle. His friend smiled and forgave him.
What is the theme of this story?
Honesty is the best policy!
This text feature often shows us data over a period of time.
This is a graph!
Jurgen loves helping his neighbors. He carries Mrs. Lee’s groceries to her door. He brings in Mr. Brown’s trash cans after pickup day. He even helps water the flowers when someone is away.
What is the central idea of this story?
Earn an extra 50 points by identifying the details!
Central idea: Jurgen loves helping his neighbors.
Details:
He carries Mrs. Lee’s groceries.
He brings in Mr. Brown’s trash cans.
He waters the flowers when someone is away.