What is Onomatopoeia?
Grade 4th Grade · ELA · 45 min· En4lr-iii-i
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify onomatopoeia in a sentence.
Warm-Up Video
Sprout Learning · 7:20
Onomatopoeic Words - Words inspired by sounds
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Onomatopoeic words are words that sound like the noises they refer to.
- 2
Words beginning with 'WH' often suggest the movement of air, while 'CL' can suggest something sharp or metallic.
- 3
If the vowel sound in the middle of an onomatopoeic word is short, it usually represents a shorter, sharper sound; a long vowel sound usually signifies a longer, deeper sound.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Which word in the sentence below is an example of onomatopoeia? The bees buzzed around the hive.”
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