Theme
a person who actively goes against another character and creates conflict
antagonist
Describe the type of conflict in the personal narrative
"Matt Coppo"
*you can look back at your notes*
person vs. society
support your answer
What type of conflict is this?
America in 1932 was an America of broken dreams. For man, a job, food, and shelter were impossible dreams because the Great Depression had gripped the land. It was a time that needed answers and the leaders of the United States needed to find the answer that would help this situation.
person vs. society
what is a personal narrative
personal narrative is a true story that focuses on a small moment from your life
When we do not know the meaning of a word, what technique do we use to try to understand the meaning ?
context clues
hints
read the sentence above or below
(answer might vary slightly)
the main character in a story
protagonist
What is a conflict?
a conflict is the problem in the story
(answer might vary)
optimistic
having hope for the future
being positive
(description might vary slightly)
When are newsela articles do?
Friday
True or False
A theme is relatable. Anyone, anywhere and at any age can relate to the message
True
What is the conflict in the personal narrative "Changes" by Andrew R.
Andrew's dad is laid off (loses job, unemployed)
True or False
When we annotate we are actively engaging and analyzing the text.
True
vulnerable
easily hurt
(description might vary)
What is the password for the newsela website?
Our osis#
True or False
A theme is not universal; it can only be applied to that one text
False
What is the type conflict in this excerpt?
Joanna did not raise her hand when the teacher asked if there were any questions. She was afraid her question would sound silly, and she could not remember if the teacher had already covered the information she didn't understand.
person vs. self
internal conflict
What type of symbol do we use when we want to mark a paragraph or sentence as important?
Star
characterization
the act of describing the character or qualities of someone or something
traits of a character
(description will vary)
Using context clues, define the meaning of snob.
There was a new girl in class. She was really quiet and refused to work with anyone in class. When I tried talking to her she walked passed me, as if I didn't exist. I thought to myself what a snob. She must think she is better than me.
thinking you are better than someone.
(answer might vary slightly)
What is a theme from the short narrative "Changes" by Andrew R.
answer varies
Read the passage below and identify the type of conflict:
My name is Shaquem, growing up my dream was to play for an NFL team. I was a great athlete participating in track, baseball and football. I was always doubted because as a young child I had my hand amputated.
The world wasn’t ready to see me for my accomplishments. They judged me based on what they could only see with their eyes, not how I saw myself. I was very determined. I played football in college and was drafted into the NFL. I realized my dream.
person vs. society
Identify the theme in the excerpt below?
There was a new girl in class. She was really quiet and refused to work with anyone in class. When I tried talking to her she walked passed me, as if I didn't exist. I thought to myself what a snob. She must think she is better than me.
Soon everyone started ignoring her in class. One day I found her crying the girl's bathroom. I asked her what was wrong, she stated that she was sad because she couldn't make any friends. At her old school other kids would pretend to be her friend to make fun of her. I felt bad because I had judged her.
Later that day I invited her to eat lunch with me and we soon became good friends. I learned a valuable lesson that day.
Don't judge people so quickly.
Be kind to others, you never know what they are going through.
(answers might vary)
theme
the lesson or message the author is trying to convey
Using context clues, identify the meaning of discontent.
If we use the red napkins, my mom will be happy but my dad will be discontent.
unhappy
upset