John Henry
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English
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What do we learn about John Henry when he picks up a second hammer to win the contest?
Back
He never gives up.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simile?
Back
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'He runs like the wind.'
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.3.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the THEME of John Henry?
Back
To be brave.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when John Henry's hammers sounded like ten thousand hammers?
Back
He is hitting his hammers so hard and fast that the sound gets louder and louder.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What did John Henry's wife Lucy do for work?
Back
She was a steel driver.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea. For example, 'Time is a thief.'
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to be brave?
Back
To be brave means to face fears or challenges with courage.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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