Plot Parts
This is the problem in the story.
Conflict
A prediction is…
A guess about what will happen next based on clues.
This type of question has the answer directly in the text.
This connection happens when a reader connects the story to their own life.
text-to self connection
Theme means…
The turning point or most exciting part of the story is called the…
Climax
When you use clues from the story to figure something out, you are making an…
Inference
“Have you ever felt nervous before a test?” is what type of QAR question?
On My Own Question
Connecting one story to another story is called…
Text-to- Text connection
Words like brave, kind, selfish, and honest describe a character’s…
Character traits
Events that build up to the climax are called…
Rising Action
If a character grabs an umbrella and wears boots, you can infer that…
It may be raining or about to rain.
This QAR question type requires readers to look in different parts of the text.
Think and Search Questions
A reader connects a story about helping others to a real community event. This is a…
Text-to World Connection
A major character is…
A main character important to the story.
The events after the climax that lead to the ending are called…
Falling Action
What should readers use to make good predictions?
Clues from the text and what they already know.
“Why do you think the main character made that choice?” is what type of QAR question?
author and me question
Give an example of a text-to-self connection.
Answer will vary.
A minor character is…
A character who is less important to the story. Or a character who play the supporting role.
How the problem is solved at the end of the story is called the…
Resolution
Why is inferencing important while reading?
It helps readers understand ideas not directly stated.
Create a Right There question from the book Frindle.
Answers will vary.
Why do connections help readers understand stories better?
They help readers relate the text to experiences, other texts, or the world.
What is one possible theme of Frindle?
Small ideas can create big changes / Words have power / Never give up.