Sailing to America Comprehension

Sailing to America Comprehension

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English

3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to save money?

Back

To save money means to keep some of your earnings instead of spending it all, so you can use it later for something important.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long did it take Da to save enough money to send for the rest of the family?

Back

1 year

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

The waves were as big as mountains.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Da want to go to America?

Back

He thought he could find work there.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose in writing a story?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason why they wrote the story, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to entertain in writing?

Back

To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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