Theme, Summary, Figurative Language, Poetry

The message or lesson the author wants you to take away from the story. Also called "the moral of the story".

• Point of view

• Rhyme

• Mood

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

A group of lines in a poem.

• mood

• line

• stanza

• poet

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A single row of words in a poem.

• stanza

• theme

• line

• rhyme

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

Type of figurative language that compares TWO things using "like" or "as.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Type of figurative language that compares two things NOT using "like" or "as".

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

How do we summarize fiction stories?

• Use SWBST

• Use BME

• Retell the story with every detail given

• Use the first and last sentence of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

• Sarah's room was a mess.

• Take care of your belongings.

• Money can't buy happiness.

• Being neat and organized will pay off.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• Always go with the best option.

• Always be kind to others.

• Be loyal to friends and family.

• Being courageous will be rewarded.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• Never give up.

• Hope and persistence pay off.

• Fairness is important

• Accept each other's differences.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What type of figurative language is this: It was as cold as an ice cube in the classroom.

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3