Theme
Plot
Setting
Characters
Main Idea
100
Define theme
The message or lesson readers can take away from a story
100
Define plot
The sequence of events within a story
100
Define setting
Where and when a story takes place
100
What is a character?
A person, animal, or creature in a story
100
The main idea is
The big point, or big picture of text. It tells what the story is about.
200
What is a possible theme off The Three Little Pigs?
Hard work pays off
200
What 5 components make up a plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
200
In what part of the plot is the setting introduced?
Exposition
200
This type of character is often viewed as the hero or good guy
Protagonist
200
What is the main idea of The Three Little Pigs?
A wolf tries to harm three pigs by destroying their homes. He destroys two homes made of straw and sticks, but cannot destroy the brick house.
300
What is the theme of the passage below?
The Crow and the Pitcher
A crow perishing with thirst saw a pitcher, and hoping to find water, flew to it with delight. When he reached it, he discovered to his grief that it contained so little water that he could not possibly get at it. He tried everything he could think of to reach the water, but all his efforts were in vain. At last he collected as many stones as he could carry and dropped them one by one with his beak into the pitcher, until he brought the water within his reach and thus saved his life.
If at first you don't succeed, try again.
300
What part of the plot typically introduces the conflict?
Rising Action
300
What is the term used to mean details provided that appeal to the 5 senses?
Sensory details
300
This character type does not play a large role in the plot, but is there to support the main characters
Minor Character
300
What parts of a text support the main idea?
The supporting details
400
Describe the difference between theme and main idea
Theme is a message or lesson that can be taken out of the story and applied to real life. Main idea is specific to a text and what it is about
400
Describe what happens during the climax of a story
It is the turning point or most exciting part of the story where the character starts to face the conflict
400
What is the setting of the below passage?
I remember the cold night you brought in a pile of logs and a chipmunk jumped off as you lowered your arms. "What do you think you're doing in here?" you said, as it ran through the living room. It went through the library and stopped at the front door as though it had knew the house well. This would be difficult for anyone to believe, except perhaps as the subject of a poem. Our first week in the house was spent scraping, finding some of the house's secrets, like wallpaper under wallpaper. (From Snow by Anne Beattie)
A house during the winter time
400
Why must we have characters in a story?
Characters perform actions and experience the conflict. Without characters, there would be no story to tell
400
What text features might help you find the main idea?
Title, subtitles, pictures, index, glossary, key terms
500
Video Clue! What is the theme from Frozen, as shown in the clip below:
Protecting your family is important;
We should protect the ones we love
500
There are four types of conflict. Name 2 of them
Person vs. Man
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Society
500
Use at least 5 sensory details to describe Examples: It smelled like popcorn. I could feel the crunching pebbles under my feet. I tasted the sweet, doughy flavor of the elephant year. I could hear the joyful screams from the people on the Ferris Wheel. I could see the lights from the midway from a mile away.
500
Video clue! Watch the video, then tell me, what character traits could you use to describe the character Dory in Finding Nemo?
hat character traits could you use to describe the character Dory in Finding Nemo?
Forgetful, Loyal, Funny, Blue, Kind, Friendly, Creative , Helpful
500
What six questions can you ask about a text to summarize the main idea?
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How