Figurative Language
Definition: A simile compares two things using "like" or "as."
Example: “My love for books is like a box of chocolates.”
Question: What two things are being compared?
Love for books and a box of chocolates
Melvin is making cupcakes for Valentine's Day. In a cookbook, the top of the page says, “Step 1: Mixing the Batter." How does this heading help the reader?
It tells what the section is about. It will be about mixing the batter.
Roses are red,
Pencils are too,
Learning together
Is sweet just like you.
Why did the author write this poem? (DAILY DOUBLE)
To express appreciation or affection
Alex rushes into school on Valentine’s Day and realizes he forgot his Valentines at home. His friends try to help him come up with a plan before the party starts.
Who would be listed in the cast of characters?
Alex and his friends
Emma felt her heart sink when she saw everyone passing out Valentines—except her. Then her best friend handed her a card with a big red heart.
Where does this story most likely take place?
At school on Valentine’s Day
Definition: A metaphor compares two things without using like or as.
Example: “Her smile was a Valentine lighting up the room.”
Question: What is her smile being compared to?
A Valentine
There is a photograph of a cupcake. The sentence below says, "This is a cupcake created in a bakery located in Brazil." What is this sentence called?
A caption
Roses are red,
Pencils are too,
Learning together
Is sweet just like you.
What simile is used in the poem? A simile compares two things. (DAILY DOUBLE)
Learning and you
Alex rushes into school on Valentine’s Day and realizes he forgot his Valentines at home. His friends try to help him come up with a plan before the party starts.
Alex: “Oh no! I left my Valentines at home!”
What is the line in quotation marks called?
Dialogue
Emma felt her heart sink when she saw everyone passing out Valentines—except her. Then her best friend handed her a card with a big red heart.
What problem does Emma face?
She thinks she won’t get a Valentine
Definition: Personification gives human traits to nonhuman things.
Example: “The Valentine card whispered secrets of friendship.”
Question: What human action is being given to the card?
Whispering
There is a labeled photograph showing cupcake parts: cake, frosting, sprinkles
Question: Why is a diagram helpful in a cookbook?
It shows parts clearly and helps readers understand
Roses are red,
Pencils are too,
Learning together
Is sweet just like you.
What pattern do you notice?
Rhyme
Alex rushes into school on Valentine’s Day and realizes he forgot his Valentines at home. His friends try to help him come up with a plan before the party starts.
Alex (worried): “What am I going to do?”
What do I call "Alex?"
Character tag
Emma felt her heart sink when she saw everyone passing out Valentines—except her. Then her best friend handed her a card with a big red heart.
How does Emma feel at the beginning of the story?
In the beginning, she felt disappointed or somber. At the end, she felt relieved, grateful, or content.
Definition: Hyperbole is an exaggeration used for effect.
Example: “I’ve written a million Valentine cards!”
Question: Is this meant to be taken literally? Why or why not?
No; it’s an exaggeration to show how many cards were written
A cookbook says, “Pour the cupcake batter into the pan, filling each cup halfway.” What do you do if you're unsure what "batter" means?
Look in the glossary or dictionary.
Roses are red,
Pencils are too,
Learning together
Is sweet just like you.
What is the mood?
Happy, loving, warm
Alex rushes into school on Valentine’s Day and realizes he forgot his Valentines at home. His friends try to help him come up with a plan before the party starts.
(Alex paces nervously.)
What do I call the line in paratheses?
Stage directions
Emma felt her heart sink when she saw everyone passing out Valentines—except her. Then her best friend handed her a card with a big red heart.
What character trait does the best friend show?
Neighborly, generous, thoughtful
Definition: Alliteration is the repetition of beginning sounds.
Example: “Lovely little love letters.”
Question: What sound is repeated?
The /L/ sound
See below for a portion of the Table of Contents. Which section would you turn to for creating various icing designs on a pastry?
Baking Time and Temperature ............... 26
Cooling Your Cupcakes .......................... 28
Decorating with Frosting ......................... 30
Adding Valentine Sprinkles .................... 34
Decorating with Frosting
Roses are red,
Pencils are too,
Learning together
Is sweet just like you.
Why did the author choose the word “sweet”?
It creates a positive, affectionate feeling
Alex rushes into school on Valentine’s Day and realizes he forgot his Valentines at home. His friends try to help him come up with a plan before the party starts.
Who is the playwright of this drama? (Flexible on answer depending on teacher)
Ms. Capra
Emma felt her heart sink when she saw everyone passing out Valentines—except her. Then her best friend handed her a card with a big red heart.
What is the theme of this story?
Examples: Small acts of kindness can have a powerful impact on others. Being thoughtful can change someone’s entire experience. Empathy means noticing how others feel and choosing to act. True kindness is shown through actions, not words. Feeling included can matter more than receiving something special.