Growth Mindset 1 Week 11

Day One

1. Affirmation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16zFU0lInS61Coe0ExVPUdXcwjMmHhAQ8Hl9epUDT7rY/edit?usp=sharing

2. Literary Devices

3. Vocabulary

4. Reading Passage

   
   

Literary Devices

Literary devices are tools that writers use to express their ideas, enhance their writing, and convey messages in a more powerful, vivid, or effective way. These devices can involve the structure of words, sentences, or the entire piece of writing to add depth and layers of meaning. Here are some common types of literary devices:

Literary Devices

Metaphor:  A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as," suggesting they are the same in some way (e.g., "Time is a thief").

"The world is a stage, and we are merely players."

"Her voice is music to my ears."

Literary Devices

Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "Her smile was as bright as the sun").

• "He fought like a lion in the battle."

• "Reading the book was like opening a door to another world."
  

Literary Devices

Personification: Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things or ideas (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees").

"The leaves danced in the wind."

"Time marches on, indifferent to our pleas."

Literary Devices

Alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close succession (e.g., "Sally sells seashells by the seashore").

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

"The fog filtered over the field, fading before the sun.

Literary Devices

Onomatopoeia: A word that imitates the sound it represents (e.g., "buzz," "bang," "sizzle").

"The bees hummed as they moved from flower to flower."

"The door creaked open slowly."

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is an example of a simile?  

• The sun set behind the mountains.
• He ran faster than a cheetah.
• Her laughter was music to my ears.
• His voice was as cold as ice.

Multiple Choice

What literary device is being used in "The thunder roared in anger"?

 

• Hyperbole
• Imagery
• Alliteration
• Personification

Multiple Choice

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of:

 

• Hyperbole
• Alliteration
• Personification
• Irony

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of onomatopoeia?   

• The bees buzzed around the flowers.
• The clock ticked steadily on the wall.
• The wind howled through the trees.
• The cat meowed softly in the corner.

Multiple Choice

"Time is a thief" is an example of:

 

• Personification
• Alliteration
• Metaphor
• Simile

Open Ended

The phrase "The leaves danced in the wind" is an example of _____________ because it gives the leaves human-like actions.

​Vocabulary

Clarity - The quality of being coherent and intelligible.

Diverse - Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Exquisite - Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Fervent - Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Gratitude - The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Multiple Choice

 What does "clarity" refer to in writing?

• Using overly simplistic language
• Focusing solely on grammar
• Emphasizing personal opinions
• Making the writing clear and easy to understand

Multiple Choice

A "diverse" group of people is one that:

• Shows a great deal of variety in backgrounds, opinions, or characteristics
• Has a single opinion
• Shares the same experiences
• Values uniformity in thought

Multiple Choice

An "exquisite" painting is one that is

   

• Extremely beautiful and delicate
• Mediocre and unremarkable
• Dark and gloomy
• Abstract and chaotic

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 "The Stormy Night"

It was a stormy night, and the wind howled through the trees like a wild animal. Rain poured from the sky, pounding the roof like a thousand tiny drums. Lightning danced across the sky, its jagged edges flashing brilliantly for a moment before vanishing into the darkness. Boom! Thunder followed, loud and fierce, shaking the house as though it had a voice of its own.

Inside, Ella sat by the window, watching the storm’s fury unfold. Her cat curled up next to her, unbothered by the chaos outside. To Ella, the storm seemed like a battle between the sky and the earth, each trying to prove its strength. The trees swayed and groaned as the wind whipped through them, their branches bending but refusing to break.

As the storm slowly faded, a calm settled over the land. The once-ferocious wind was now a gentle whisper, and the rain slowed to a soft drip. Ella smiled, comforted by the familiar peace that followed the storm’s rage.

Questions

1. Identify a simile in the passage and explain the comparison.

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 "The Stormy Night"

It was a stormy night, and the wind howled through the trees like a wild animal. Rain poured from the sky, pounding the roof like a thousand tiny drums. Lightning danced across the sky, its jagged edges flashing brilliantly for a moment before vanishing into the darkness. Boom! Thunder followed, loud and fierce, shaking the house as though it had a voice of its own.

Inside, Ella sat by the window, watching the storm’s fury unfold. Her cat curled up next to her, unbothered by the chaos outside. To Ella, the storm seemed like a battle between the sky and the earth, each trying to prove its strength. The trees swayed and groaned as the wind whipped through them, their branches bending but refusing to break.

As the storm slowly faded, a calm settled over the land. The once-ferocious wind was now a gentle whisper, and the rain slowed to a soft drip. Ella smiled, comforted by the familiar peace that followed the storm’s rage.

Questions

1. What does the personification "lightning danced across the sky" suggest about the storm?

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 "The Stormy Night"

It was a stormy night, and the wind howled through the trees like a wild animal. Rain poured from the sky, pounding the roof like a thousand tiny drums. Lightning danced across the sky, its jagged edges flashing brilliantly for a moment before vanishing into the darkness. Boom! Thunder followed, loud and fierce, shaking the house as though it had a voice of its own.

Inside, Ella sat by the window, watching the storm’s fury unfold. Her cat curled up next to her, unbothered by the chaos outside. To Ella, the storm seemed like a battle between the sky and the earth, each trying to prove its strength. The trees swayed and groaned as the wind whipped through them, their branches bending but refusing to break.

As the storm slowly faded, a calm settled over the land. The once-ferocious wind was now a gentle whisper, and the rain slowed to a soft drip. Ella smiled, comforted by the familiar peace that followed the storm’s rage.

Questions

1. What is the metaphor used to describe the storm in this passage?

Open Ended

 "The Stormy Night"

It was a stormy night, and the wind howled through the trees like a wild animal. Rain poured from the sky, pounding the roof like a thousand tiny drums. Lightning danced across the sky, its jagged edges flashing brilliantly for a moment before vanishing into the darkness. Boom! Thunder followed, loud and fierce, shaking the house as though it had a voice of its own.

Inside, Ella sat by the window, watching the storm’s fury unfold. Her cat curled up next to her, unbothered by the chaos outside. To Ella, the storm seemed like a battle between the sky and the earth, each trying to prove its strength. The trees swayed and groaned as the wind whipped through them, their branches bending but refusing to break.

As the storm slowly faded, a calm settled over the land. The once-ferocious wind was now a gentle whisper, and the rain slowed to a soft drip. Ella smiled, comforted by the familiar peace that followed the storm’s rage.

Questions

1. Find an example of onomatopoeia in the passage and explain its effect.

Open Ended

 "The Stormy Night"

It was a stormy night, and the wind howled through the trees like a wild animal. Rain poured from the sky, pounding the roof like a thousand tiny drums. Lightning danced across the sky, its jagged edges flashing brilliantly for a moment before vanishing into the darkness. Boom! Thunder followed, loud and fierce, shaking the house as though it had a voice of its own.

Inside, Ella sat by the window, watching the storm’s fury unfold. Her cat curled up next to her, unbothered by the chaos outside. To Ella, the storm seemed like a battle between the sky and the earth, each trying to prove its strength. The trees swayed and groaned as the wind whipped through them, their branches bending but refusing to break.

As the storm slowly faded, a calm settled over the land. The once-ferocious wind was now a gentle whisper, and the rain slowed to a soft drip. Ella smiled, comforted by the familiar peace that followed the storm’s rage.

Questions

1. Identify an instance of alliteration in the passage and discuss its effect.

Day Two

1. Affirmation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16zFU0lInS61Coe0ExVPUdXcwjMmHhAQ8Hl9epUDT7rY/edit?usp=sharing

2. Literary Devices

3. Vocabulary

4. Reading Passage

5. Reading Fluency

   
   

Literary Devices

Literary devices are tools that writers use to express their ideas, enhance their writing, and convey messages in a more powerful, vivid, or effective way. These devices can involve the structure of words, sentences, or the entire piece of writing to add depth and layers of meaning. Here are some common types of literary devices:

Literary Devices

Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement used for emphasis or effect and not meant to be taken literally (e.g., "I've told you a million times").

Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind (e.g., "The golden sunset poured over the ocean, bathing everything in a warm, orange glow").

Irony: A situation or statement where the actual outcome or meaning is opposite to what was expected (e.g., a fire station burns down).

Symbolism: Using symbols (objects, characters, or colors) to represent larger concepts or ideas (e.g., a dove symbolizing peace).

Foreshadowing: Giving hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

Using the Process of Elimination

Before writing a response, students should make sure they understand the question.

1. Read the question carefully.
   
   

2. Re-read the part of the passage that relates to the question.
   
   

3. Cross out ideas that are not supported by the text.
   
   

4. Use the strongest evidence to build the answer.
   
   

This process helps students avoid guessing and focus on what the passage actually says.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

• The backpack felt like it weighed a ton.
• The detective solved the case quickly.
• The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
• The backpack was filled with books.

Multiple Choice

What literary device is being used in "The scent of lavender filled the air, calming everyone in the room"?

  

• Alliteration
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Imagery

Multiple Choice

 "The classroom was freezing cold" is an example of which literary device when the classroom isn't literally below freezing temperature?

 

• Personification
• Metaphor
• Alliteration
• Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

A story beginning with a detailed description of a stormy night, hinting at the turbulent events that will follow, uses:

 

• Climax
• Foreshadowing
• Characterization
• Dialogue

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios is an example of irony?

• A pilot who is afraid of heights
• A teacher who doesn't like teaching
• A chef who hates cooking
• A dog chasing a cat

Open Ended

Using ____________, "The whispering wind through the willows carried secrets of the ancient forest," appeals to the sense of hearing to create a vivid picture.

Open Ended

When the villain in the story says he'll never be caught, but the readers have seen the detective finding a crucial clue, this is an example of ____________.

Open Ended

 In literature, a heart can be a ____________ for love or emotion, representing deeper meanings beyond its literal sense.

​Vocabulary

Clarity - The quality of being coherent and intelligible.

Diverse - Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Exquisite - Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Fervent - Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Gratitude - The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Multiple Choice

"Gratitude" is best described as:

• Feeling ungrateful
• Taking kindness for granted
• Expecting others to be thankful
• Being thankful and ready to show appreciation

Multiple Choice

If someone has a "fervent" belief in a cause, they are:

• Very passionate and intense about it
• Conflicted about it
• Moderately supportive of it
• Completely apathetic towards it

Open Ended

When the instructions were rewritten for __________, everyone could follow them easily.

Open Ended

The festival celebrated the __________ culture of the city, with food, music, and art from around the world.

Open Ended

After the community helped rebuild the family's home, they expressed their __________ with a heartfelt letter.

The RACE Strategy

The RACE strategy helps students organize their answers step by step.

R – Restate the question

A – Answer the question

C – Cite evidence from the text

E – Explain how the evidence supports the answer

This structure helps students write clear and complete responses.

Example Using the RACE Strategy

Question:
Why are bees important to plants?

R – Restate:
Bees are important to plants because they help with pollination.

A – Answer:
Bees move pollen from one flower to another.

C – Cite Evidence:
The passage explains that bees transfer pollen as they collect nectar.

E – Explain:
This helps plants produce fruits and seeds, which allows them to grow and reproduce.

This method turns a short answer into a complete explanation.

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"The Beach Day Surprise"

Liam was thrilled to spend the day at the beach with his family. The sky was a clear blue, and the waves crashed against the shore in a steady rhythm. The salty ocean air filled his nose, and the gritty sand was warm beneath his feet. He eagerly splashed into the water, feeling the cool waves wash over him.

He had spent hours building a sandcastle near the water’s edge, crafting towers and digging moats. As he put the finishing touches on his masterpiece, a seagull swooped down, landing near his castle. Liam laughed, thinking of the bird as a guardian for his kingdom.

Suddenly, the sky darkened, and he noticed storm clouds gathering in the distance. His mother called him back to the shore, and as he turned, a powerful wave crashed over his castle, washing it away in an instant. All his hard work was gone. Liam stared at the empty spot in the sand where his castle once stood. As he walked away, he noticed the waves leaving behind bits of broken shells and seaweed—a reminder of how quickly things can change.

Questions

1. Identify and explain an example of imagery in the passage.

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"The Beach Day Surprise"

Liam was thrilled to spend the day at the beach with his family. The sky was a clear blue, and the waves crashed against the shore in a steady rhythm. The salty ocean air filled his nose, and the gritty sand was warm beneath his feet. He eagerly splashed into the water, feeling the cool waves wash over him.

He had spent hours building a sandcastle near the water’s edge, crafting towers and digging moats. As he put the finishing touches on his masterpiece, a seagull swooped down, landing near his castle. Liam laughed, thinking of the bird as a guardian for his kingdom.

Suddenly, the sky darkened, and he noticed storm clouds gathering in the distance. His mother called him back to the shore, and as he turned, a powerful wave crashed over his castle, washing it away in an instant. All his hard work was gone. Liam stared at the empty spot in the sand where his castle once stood. As he walked away, he noticed the waves leaving behind bits of broken shells and seaweed—a reminder of how quickly things can change.

Questions

1. What is the irony in the scene with Liam’s sandcastle?

Open Ended

"The Beach Day Surprise"

Liam was thrilled to spend the day at the beach with his family. The sky was a clear blue, and the waves crashed against the shore in a steady rhythm. The salty ocean air filled his nose, and the gritty sand was warm beneath his feet. He eagerly splashed into the water, feeling the cool waves wash over him.

He had spent hours building a sandcastle near the water’s edge, crafting towers and digging moats. As he put the finishing touches on his masterpiece, a seagull swooped down, landing near his castle. Liam laughed, thinking of the bird as a guardian for his kingdom.

Suddenly, the sky darkened, and he noticed storm clouds gathering in the distance. His mother called him back to the shore, and as he turned, a powerful wave crashed over his castle, washing it away in an instant. All his hard work was gone. Liam stared at the empty spot in the sand where his castle once stood. As he walked away, he noticed the waves leaving behind bits of broken shells and seaweed—a reminder of how quickly things can change.

Questions

1. What might the sandcastle symbolize in the story?

Open Ended

"The Beach Day Surprise"

Liam was thrilled to spend the day at the beach with his family. The sky was a clear blue, and the waves crashed against the shore in a steady rhythm. The salty ocean air filled his nose, and the gritty sand was warm beneath his feet. He eagerly splashed into the water, feeling the cool waves wash over him.

He had spent hours building a sandcastle near the water’s edge, crafting towers and digging moats. As he put the finishing touches on his masterpiece, a seagull swooped down, landing near his castle. Liam laughed, thinking of the bird as a guardian for his kingdom.

Suddenly, the sky darkened, and he noticed storm clouds gathering in the distance. His mother called him back to the shore, and as he turned, a powerful wave crashed over his castle, washing it away in an instant. All his hard work was gone. Liam stared at the empty spot in the sand where his castle once stood. As he walked away, he noticed the waves leaving behind bits of broken shells and seaweed—a reminder of how quickly things can change.

Questions

1. How do the storm clouds act as foreshadowing in the story?

​Reading Fluency

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