Text Structure
Ms. Clayton woke up late today!
She made a poor choice to speed down Ringgold Rd in order to get to school!
A police officer pulled her over and gave her a ticket!
Cause and Effect
(Be)cause Ms. Clayton sped, the cop pulled her over!
This type of text usually has stanzas and lines
(Stopping By Woods, Tiger, Tiger...)
Poetry
I like to play video games with my friends after school.
First Person Point of View
The hitter swung the bat and hit the ball over the fence.
In this sentence, does BAT mean:
a.) a mammal that can fly
b.) a wooden or metal club
B
"I've told you a million times to sit down!"
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
hyperbole
That ice cream sundae was the best one I've ever tasted! It had: vanilla and chocolate ice cream, hot fudge sauce, sprinkles, whipped cream, and a cherry on top! YUM!
Description
This type of text usually has a cast list (list of characters) and stage directions
(Divided Loyalties)
Drama
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus. She was a very important person in civil rights history.
This morning, I couldn't find a place to park.
In this sentence, does PARK mean:
a.) To stop a car
b.) A place to play
A
"The trees are dancing in the wind!"
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
Personification
1980 - Ms. Clayton was born
1987 - Ms. Clayton's brother was born
1999 - Ms. Clayton graduated high school
2010 - Ms. Clayton moved to New Orleans
2011 - Ms. Clayton moved to Nashville
2020 - Ms. Clayton moved to Chattanooga
2022 - Ms. Clayton started working at Spring Creek
Chronological
Harry Potter and The Wizard of Oz would be examples of which type of text?
Prose
He, She, They, Their are all keywords indicating the text is ________ Person
Third
What does "discourteous" mean?
Rude, disrespectful, not nice...
"Ms. Clayton is as hungry as a horse!"
Which type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Problem and Solution
Ms. Clayton: Hi, friends! Today we are continuing our module about The Hope Chest. What is the Hope Chest?
Leah: It's Chloe's car!
Ms. Clayton: Correct!
What is this format an example of?
Drama
If the narrator is INSIDE the story, the text is ______ Person
First
What does "unavailable" mean?
missing, busy, taken, out of reach
"My, goodness! It's raining cats and dogs outside!"
Which type of figurative language is this an example of?
Doughnuts vs. Bagels
Bagels and doughnuts are similar because they are both round and have holes in the middle.
However, while doughnuts are sweet, bagels are typically savory.
Compare and Contrast
So much depends
Upon
A blue car
Speeding down the road
Poem/Poetry
I, We, Our, My are all keywords indicating that a text is _________ Person
First
What does the suffix -er mean?
someone who
"This classroom is a zoo!"
Which type of figurative language is this an example of?