Figurative Language
Select the best explanation of the idiom, “blanket of snow.” (R.3.1)
Ⓐ a little bit of snow
Ⓑ a thick layer of snow
Ⓒ a thin layer of snow
Ⓓ a lot of wet snow
a thick layer of snow
Did the following event happen First, Next, Then, or Finally?
Each person brought their sleeping bag, pillows, and blankets into the tent while Mom set up the fire.
Then
Which text is presented in the form of a poem?
Passage 1 or Passage 2
Passage 2: If We Work Together
According to the Narrator, what had just begun to fall when the family arrived on the mountain?
Snow
The cast of characters is a list of the characters in the play.
True or False
True
__________ is when the same beginning sound in a group of words is repeated.
Hyperbole
Metaphors
Similies
Alliteration
Alliteration
Did the following event happen First, Next, Then, or Finally?
Mom admired the campsite and how quickly they set up before the snow began to fall.
Finally
Which text includes stage directions and a cast of characters?
Passage 1 or Passage 2
Passage 1
Why was dad not able to put the tent together?
He had butter fingers...the pieces were slipping out of his hands.
Passage 2: If We Work Together, has 5 stanzas.
True or False
False
Select the best explanation of the simile, “as quick as a wink.” (R.3.1)
Ⓐ Mom and Hays closed one eye
Ⓑ Mom and Hays closed both eyes
Ⓒ Mom and Hays moved slowly
Ⓓ Mom and Hays moved swiftly
Ⓓ Mom and Hays moved swiftly
Did the following event happen First, Next, Then, or Finally?
Snow began to fall as the Boon family was setting up their campsite.
First
In which passage does the author present information that develops a theme about working together.
Passage 1 , Passage 2, or Both
Both
Who was responsible for setting up the fire?
mom
The image in passage 2 shows the Zebra being mad at the Giraffe.
False
The following is an example of what type of figurative language:
When she found out she had gotten a part in the play she was over the moon!
Idiom
Did the following event happen First, Next, Then, or Finally?
They had to hurry, so mom gave everyone in the family a job so that they could set up quickly.
Next
In which passage does the author present information about animals in the wild who have to help each other to survive.
Passage 1, Passage 2, or Both
Passage 2
How did Scout feel about his birthday?
Excited...He said 'this is the best birthday ever."
According to passage 1, mom was a team player.
True or False
True
“MOM: …We worked as a family when the snow started to fall. We were a well-oiled machine and now we can enjoy these tasty treats and the beautiful night sky. What more could we ask for?”
Select the best explanation of the metaphor, “We were a well-oiled machine.” (R.3.1)
Ⓐ The family used a machine to put up the tent
Ⓑ The family ran quickly when the snow started to fall
Ⓒ The family worked well together to set up
Ⓓ The family had to fix a machine at the campsite
Ⓒ The family worked well together to set up
5. Select the most accurate summary of the poem, If We Work Together. (R.3.2)
A B C D
Use your text and questions to help you.
Ⓒ The zebra is afraid that he will be bitten by a lion. So, he begs the giraffe to help him. The zebra tries to convince him that since they’re both on the same side, they should work together and everything will be better. This helps the reader learn that working together is the best way to accomplish a goal.
In which passage does the author present information about a family who works together to accomplish a goal.
Passage 1
In Passage 2, what was the zebra afraid of?
the lion getting him
According to Passage 1, Dad was not sure how to make smores.
True or False
False