Definitions
Lines that end in the same sounds
Rhyme
A fairy tale can be a type of a ______________.
Narrative
Define Personification
Giving human qualities to non human things
Name the 3 parts of an essay
Introduction, body, conclusion
How many articles can you read in a day?
ONLY 1
Learned by heart
Memorized
The student was very _____________ she wanted to be the top reader in the whole school.
Ambitious
Define simile
Comparing two things using like or as
What is an expository essay?
It gives information about a topic
How many times can you REcheck out a book?
Only 1 extra time
The repeating of words, phrases or lines in a poem.
Repetition
Jack and Jill went up the hill is an example of a _______________
Define metaphor
Comparing two things without using like or as
Then, Later, In conclusion, to begin with are all examples of what type of words?
Transition words
True or false, I do not have to test on my library books before I return them?
False. It is your HOMEWORK to read and finish all books ON TIME!
Trembling, suddenly
Shuddered
I ______________ at the cold wind and rain outside.
Shuddered
Roar! Ahhhhh! BANG! Are examples of what?
Onomatopeia
What does elaboration mean?
Give details, examples, make the story unique and interesting
Fact or fiction? Students who read more have higher grades on tests and report cards.
This is a fact. You can look it up, the students who hit their AR goals and read nightly have higher scores than those who do not.
Shares ideas and feelings with no set rhyming pattern
Free Verse
I got great _______________ from the book, it was very entertaining
Satisfaction
A tongue twister is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
What is the MAXIMUM or MOST amount of time you should spend on a planning page?
20 minutes.....then moooooove on! You must start writing the essay, that is the part that is graded.
What is an acceptable amount of days to finish a QUICK READ book?
No more than 2 days. If you are reading 20 minutes a night, plus reading in class when you finish your work this is MORE than enough time.