ELA Spiral Review Insights for May 18

This video tutorial covers an ELA spiral review for Monday, May 18th. It begins with an explanation of shades of meaning, using examples like 'cry', 'whine', and 'bawl', and encourages students to think of synonyms for 'build'. The lesson then moves on to similes, explaining how they compare items, using 'cute as a kitten' as an example. The expression 'hit the hay' is discussed, tracing its origins to historical bedding practices. The tutorial concludes with a grammar exercise on adding quotation marks to dialogue and using context clues to determine the meaning of words like 'mouse'.

Which of the following words could be used to describe a less intense form of crying?

• Shout

• Scream

• Laugh

• Sob

What is a synonym for 'build'?

• Ignore

• Reduce

• Create

• Destroy

In the context of the lesson, which word is synonymous with 'eat'?

• Consume

• Prepare

• Discard

• Purchase

What does the simile 'as cute as a kitten' imply?

• As loud as a kitten

• As playful as a kitten

• As cute as a kitten

• As sleepy as a kitten

What is the literal meaning of 'hit the hay'?

• To punch hay bales

• To throw hay

• To go to bed

• To hit someone

What does the expression 'as cute as a kitten' typically compare?

• Weight

• Size

• Cuteness

• Oldness

What historical context is given for the phrase 'hit the hay'?

• None of the above

• Hay market economics

• Sleeping habits of early settlers

• Farming practices

Where should the first quotation mark be placed in the sentence spoken by Brett?

• Before 'I'

• Before 'homework'

• After 'homework'

• After 'I'

Where should the last quotation mark be placed in the sentence spoken by Brett?

• After 'do'

• Before 'homework'

• After 'homework'

• Before 'do'

Which type of mouse is discussed in the context of computer usage?

• Animal

• Toy

• Cartoon character

• Computer peripheral