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Tuesday, February 24, 2015 3:57 PM

Figurative Language

Write a sentence using a simile or hyperbole.  Then, explain what your sentence means.


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Tuesday, January 6, 2015 5:53 PM

Word Collector

Choose one of the following words from our Word Collector.  Tell what the word means and use it in a detailed sentence.  

lengthy    puzzling     vacant     equivalent     bizarre    modern    thrilling


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Friday, November 14, 2014 9:27 AM

Text Features

Choose two of the following text features and explain how they help you when you are reading:   

glossary, index, caption, heading, diagram, table of contents


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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 2:28 PM

Dogzilla

Answer BOTH of the questions in complete sentences.

1.  What is a character trait you would use to describe Dogzilla?  Support your answer with proof from the story.

2.  The mice solved their problem by giving Dogzilla a bath so he ran away.  How else could they have solved the problem?


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Sunday, August 31, 2014 11:04 AM

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

1. What has happened in the story to show that Fudge is a wild character?

2. What could Peter do to try and solve some of the problems he has with Fudge?


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