Author's Purpose
persuade, entertain, describe, inform, or explain
Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.
Persuade
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
Carol and Rob climbed the stairs to the house. Carol knocked on the door. Rob said, "I don't think anyone is home." Carol replied, "Let's wait a minute."
3rd person objective
Where and When a story takes place
Setting
Which statement or statements are true?
A. A theme is directly stated in a story.
B. A theme is inferred by the reader.
C. A story can have multiple themes.
B & C
description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, cause & effect, problem & solution
Almost anyone who has a brother or sister has experienced sibling rivalry. There are several reasons why siblings sometimes don't get along. For example, sometimes an older sibling may resent that they are held to a different set of rules than a younger sibling. In other instances, a younger brother or sister might feel upset because an older sibling has more privileges.
cause & effect
persuade, entertain, describe, inform, or explain
Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500's. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.
inform
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
My older brother is in the Navy, so sometimes we don't hear from him for a few weeks at a time. I know it is likely he's safe, just far out in the ocean without Internet service. But sometimes I worry about him.
1st person
There are 5 parts to the plot of a story. Name 2 of them.
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Which statement or statements are true?
A. A theme may be a life lesson.
B. A theme is the topic of the story.
C. Each story has only one theme.
A
description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, cause & effect, problem & solution
Many people appreciate the convenience of learning online and prefer to attend high school or college from their own homes, using their computers. Both online and traditional courses have a professor, a class of other students, and use textbooks. However, while a traditional class requires students to attend at a specific time each day, online courses are often asynchronous, which means students may check in at their convenience to complete their work.
Compare & Contrast
persuade, entertain, describe, inform, or explain
Building a birdhouse is a relatively simple task. Begin by cutting the wood to size according to the pattern you've chosen. Before cutting, be sure to measure each pattern twice to ensure you are cutting the wood to the correct length.
explain
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
Dad unlocked the door and the family entered the hotel room. Mom huffed a bit and thought, "This is supposed to be a suite?" Tanya, who hated the idea of family vacations, snarled her disapproval. Ricky, on the other hand, was excited. "Wow!" he said. "There's a balcony!"
3rd person omniscient
The turning point of a story or the most intense part of the story for the protagonist.
climax
Which statement or statements are true?
A. A theme is usually stated directly in at least one sentence in the story.
B. If two readers determine two different themes, one reader must be wrong.
C. A theme is an author's general message to the reader.
C
description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, cause & effect, problem & solution
Mt. Everest is over 29,000 feet tall and is located at the border between Nepal and Tibet. The mountain is made primarily of limestone, dolomite, and siltstone. Mt. Everest is home to several unique creatures who are able to survive at high elevations and in cold temperatures.
Description
persuade, entertain, describe, inform, explain
The elderly lady stood, teetered a bit, and reached out for the pole near her seat. As the bus pulled to a stop, she began the long walk to the door. Her starched black dress was completely smooth, without a wrinkle, stain, or faded spot. Against her skin, it stood in stark contrast to her pale, wrinkled hands. On her head she wore a small, black hat with a black veil that hung just to her eyes.
describe
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
Tyrese studied the questions on the test in front of him. "I don't know any of this stuff," he thought. He looked at the other students focused on their tests and wondered, "Am I in the right class?"
3rd person limited
The difference between a protagonist and an antagonist.
Protagonist is the main character, the one you tend to root for.
Antagonist is a character who causes complications for the main character.
Which statement or statements are true?
A. A story can have many different themes.
B. Different stories can share the same theme.
C. A theme does not contain details specific to one story.
A, B, and C
description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, cause & effect, problem & solution
Planning a vacation can be a lot of fun. The first thing most people do is decide when they'd like to take their vacation. Knowing specific dates makes it easier to decide where to go. Next, determine what type of vacation you would most enjoy. Some people like theme park vacations, while others prefer quiet beach getaways. Finally, make the necessary travel arrangements.
Order & Sequence
persuade, entertain, describe, inform, explain
On December 5, police were called to the local convenience store when the owner reported someone had drawn graffiti on the side of the building. After viewing the surveillance footage, officers are confident they will locate the vandals.
inform
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
Have you ever asked yourself, "What do I want to accomplish today?" If so, you were practicing Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind.
2nd person
The "e" word that is the beginning of a story where you learn about the setting, characters, and the basic situation.
exposition
Which statement or statements are true?
A. In order for a theme to be correct, you must be able to support it with evidence from the text.
B. Themes are found in both fiction and nonfiction texts.
C. Theme and central idea are the same.
A
description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, cause & effect, problem & solution
Many people love cats but can't have cats in their homes for various reasons. They would like to help care for homeless cats and spend time petting and playing with them, but it just isn't possible. Because this situation is so common, "Cat Cafes" are popping up in many cities. Cat cafes provide homes to a group of friendly cats. Patrons support the cat cafe by purchasing drinks and snacks to enjoy while they spend time petting and playing with the cats.
problem & solution