Figurative Language
What is a simile?
(DOK 1)
A comparison using "like" or "as".
What is chronological structure?
(DOK 1)
Events presented in time order.
What does “predict” mean?
(DOK 1)
To guess what will happen next based on evidence.
What is 8 × 7?
(DOK 1)
56
½ + ½ = ?
(DOK 1)
1
Identify the metaphor: “Time is a thief.”
(DOK 2)
They are comparing time to stealing as in time flies goes by quickly.
Identify structure in a volcano article.
(DOK 2)
Likely cause/effect or sequence.
Use context to define “reluctant.”
(DOK 1)
Unwilling or hesitant.
Solve: 3 × (4 + 5)
(DOK 1)
Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
(DOK 2)
¾
Explain the idiom: “Break the ice.”
(DOK 3)
To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation started.
How does cause/effect help argument?
(DOK 2)
Shows reasons and results to support the author's claims.
What does “migrate” mean in this sentence?
(DOK 2)
To move from one place to another, usually seasonally.
What is the pattern rule: 2, 4, 8, 16...?
(DOK 2)
Multiply by 2.
Jaymel had $5.00 and spent $2.45. How much does he have left?
(DOK 3)
$2.55
Compare how similes and metaphors affect tone in a poem.
(DOK 3)
Similes can add lightness or playfulness; metaphors often create deeper or more serious tone.
Compare and contrast two structures.
(DOK 3)
Sequence shows steps; Compare/contrast shows similarities/differences.
How does “dazzling” set mood?
(DOK 3)
It suggests excitement or amazement; creates a cheerful or magical mood.
Multi-step: (5 × 4) + 12 = ?
(DOK 3)
32
Lena is making trail mix to sell at a school event. She mixes:
1.25 pounds of almonds
0.75 pounds of raisins
1 1/2 pounds of pretzels
0.5 pounds of chocolate chips
She wants to divide all of the trail mix evenly into 5 bags to sell.
Question:
How many pounds of trail mix will go in each bag?
Show all your work and explain how you know your answer is reasonable.
(DOK 3)
Step 1: Add up all the ingredients.
First, convert all to decimals:
1 1/2 = 1.5
Now add:
1.25 (almonds)
0.75 (raisins)
1.5 (pretzels)
0.5 (chocolate chips)
= 4.0 pounds total
Step 2: Divide total by 5 bags:
4.0 ÷ 5 = 0.8 pounds per bag
Final Answer:
Each bag will have 0.8 pounds of trail mix.
Why the answer is reasonable:
I added the total weight of ingredients carefully and divided by 5. Since 5 × 0.8 = 4.0, my answer makes sense and checks out.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Create a short poem using 3 types of figurative language.
(DOK 4)
The wind danced wildly through the trees,
Like a child chasing dreams with ease. (simile)
It hummed a song no one could hear,
Yet somehow filled the silent ear. (personification)
Bright branches bowed with bashful grace, (alliteration)
As sunlight painted every place.
Nature spoke in secret signs—
In rustling leaves and swaying pines.
Write a paragraph using compare/contrast.
(DOK 3)
Cats and dogs are both common pets, but they are different in many ways. Both animals can be great friends and live in people’s homes. However, dogs usually like to play outside and need daily walks, while cats are more independent and like to stay indoors. Dogs often follow commands and enjoy being trained, but cats usually do what they want. Even though they are different, both cats and dogs can be fun to play with and can make people feel happy and loved.
The word resilient means “able to recover quickly from difficulties.”
Read the paragraph below:
After losing the first three games of the season, Maya didn’t give up. She kept practicing, helped her teammates stay focused, and eventually led the team to a championship. Her coach described her as resilient.
Now, imagine you are explaining the meaning of resilient to a younger student using your own words.
Then, create a new sentence that shows someone being resilient in a completely different situation (not sports).
Explain how your sentence shows the meaning of the word.
(DOK 4)
Explanation for a younger student:
Resilient means someone doesn't give up, even when things are hard. They keep trying and bounce back after something goes wrong.
New sentence in a different situation:
After failing her first science test, Lila studied every night, asked her teacher for help, and got an A on the next one.
How the sentence shows the meaning:
This shows Lila is resilient because even though she failed at first, she didn’t quit. She worked harder and improved, just like someone who bounces back from a problem.
Jamal is baking cookies for a school fundraiser. He needs 2 1/4 cups of flour for one batch. He plans to make 3 batches.
He checks his pantry and finds:
4 cups of all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
He wants to use all-purpose flour first, then use whole wheat flour for the rest.
Question:
Does Jamal have enough flour to make all 3 batches?
Show all your calculations and explain your reasoning clearly.
(DOK 3)
Step 1: Find out how much flour Jamal needs.
He needs 2 1/4 cups per batch.
2 1/4 × 3 =
Convert 2 1/4 to a fraction:
2 1/4 = 9/4
9/4 × 3 = 27/4 = 6 3/4 cups of flour total
Step 2: Add the flour he has.
He has 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 2 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour.
4 + 2 1/2 = 6 1/2 cups of flour total
Step 3: Compare what he needs to what he has.
He needs 6 3/4 cups
He only has 6 1/2 cups
6 1/2 < 6 3/4, so he does not have enough flour
Final Answer:
No, Jamal does not have enough flour. He is 1/4 cup short. I multiplied to find how much he needed, added what he had, and compared the two amounts to make my decision.
Add 2/5 + 3/10 and simplify.
(DOK 3)
2/5 = 4/10 → 4/10 + 3/10 = 7/10