Text Structure -  Imagine you had to pay for something very important, but you already spent all your money. This could be a big problem. A budget can help you organize how you spend your money so you don’t run out of money.

Figurative Language - She wore a lively outfit.

Text Structure: Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

Figurative Language - Your teacher is an ocean of useful information.

Point of View - Harold Davis took a deep breath and slowly started to peel the gauze from the wound on his grandmother’s leg. “Hold on, Grandma. I’m almost done."

Point of View - Today I had the best day ever! Mom took me to the skate rink and I didn’t even fall once! I am so excited I want to go again tomorrow! (If mom will let me!)

Figurative Language - The messy room seemed depressed.

Before you head out the door for a camping trip, gather the appropriate supplies. If you are prepared for accidents, your camping trip will go off without a hitch. However, if you don’t have the right gear, you’re camping trip may end more

Text Structure: Dinosaurs can be carnivores or herbivores. Carnivores have sharp teeth. Herbivores have round teeth. Carnivores eat meat. Herbivores eat plants. Now you can look at a dinosaur's teeth and you will know which type it is.

Figurative Language - The hole was so deep; it went all the way to the other side of the world!

Figurative Language - The traffic crawled along the congested highway.

Text Structure - Text Structure: Both monkeys and gorillas are mammals. Both can be found in Africa. Most monkeys live in trees, but gorillas spend most of their time on the ground.

Text Structure: Some flamingos are pink. The pink color comes from their diet. Eating lots of shrimp will cause the flamingos to turn pink. Flamingos that eat lots of algae will be pale or white.