Figurative Language
What does it mean to run as fast as a snail?
To run slowly
_______ I was late to school, I didn't get in trouble.
Although I was late to school, I didn't get in trouble.
In the The Three Little Pigs, who are the characters?
The three pigs and the big bad wolf.
What does oct- mean? Think Octogon or Octopus.
Oct = 8
What does -ize mean? Think memorize, fossilize or personalize.
To make
What does it mean to "hit it out of the park"?
To do great
That is the park _____ I lost the ball.
That is the park where I lost the ball.
In the story Little Red Riding Hood, what is the problem?
The wolf ate Grandma and wants to eat Little Red.
What does sub- mean? Think submarine or subscribe.
Under
What does -est mean? Think fastest or coolest
Most
What does it mean if someone says "Their face showed a storm was coming".
They are really upset
___ school is cancelled, ___ I will play my game.
If school is cancelled, then I will play my game.
What is the kick-off event for the movie Wild Robot?
Roz gets stranded by a shipwreck
What does inter- mean? Think internet or introduce.
In, between
Throw
What does it mean to be looking for a needle in a haystack?
To be looking for something hard to find.
I was 6 years old ____ I learned to ride a bike.
I was 6 years old when I learned to ride a bike.
Quickly retell the story of Finding Nemo.
Characters: Nemo and his Dad
Setting: The ocean
Kick-off: Nemo is always exploring and his dad worries.
Problem: Nemo gets separated from his Dad.
Solution: Dad searches the ocean and finds him!
What does con- mean? Think construction or connect.
Together or with
What does -ess mean? Think princess or actress.
Female