Plot
What is the end of a story called?
Resolution
Aaron and James are arguing about whether hotdogs are sandwiches or tacos. This is an example of character vs...
Character vs. Character
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Fix the sentence:
i went to lynnhaven elementary school in fifth grade.
I went to Lynnhaven Elementary School in fifth grade.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the main character in the story called?
The Protagonist
What food did the colonists and Native Americans not have at the first Thanksgiving?
a) corn
b) turkey
c) potatoes
b) turkey
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What happens during the climax of a story?
The main character changes or makes an important decision
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Rob can't decide whether to stay home tomorrow or go to work and get paid. This is an example of...
Character vs. Self, Internal Conflict
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Fix the sentence:
ms. costa's favorite drink is arizona green tea or pink lemonade.
Ms. Costa's favorite drink is Arizona Green Tea or pink lemonade.
Is it there, their, or they're?
_____ aren't any cupcakes left.
There
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Who was the first video game character to be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
a) Mario
b) Sonic
c) Spyro
d) Pikachu
b) Sonic the Hedgehog (1993)
What are two things that are included in the story's exposition?
Characters and Setting
The Grinch hates the town of Whoville because they celebrate Christmas. This is an example of...
Character vs. Society
Fix the sentence:
in february, valentine's day is celebrated by sharing gifts with loved ones.
In February, Valentine's Day is celebrated by sharing gifts with loved ones.
What are the events that make up a story called?
The Plot
What gift did President Calvin Coolidge recieve for Thanksgiving in 1926?
a) The first pogo stick
b) The world's largest turkey
c) A racoon
c) A golden fork
C) A Racoon
President Calvin Coolidge received a live raccoon for Thanksgiving in 1926. It was intended to be dinner, but the president's family ended up keeping the raccoon as a pet. They named it Rebecca.
Name the five parts of plot in order.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is an internal conflict?
A conflict that is happening in the character's heart or mind. They are struggling to make an important decision or overcoming something inside themselves.
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun.
When Rachel and I stayed home on Friday night, we did ______ laundry and watched a movie.
Our
James ran quickly down the stairs. "Quickly" is what part of speech?
Adverb
How much was the world's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner?
a) $55,000
b) $150,000
c) $165,000
d) $220,000
b) $150,000
The extravagant meal was offered at New York City's Old Homestead Steakhouse in 2018 and featured a $135-per-pound free-range, organic turkey sprinkled with gold flakes.
What is the difference between rising and falling action?
During rising action the conflict occurs and the characters' problems continue to worsen. During falling action the characters' problems begin to resolve.
Why do stories have conflict?
Conflicts make the story interesting. They challenge the character and change them in some way.
What does MINTS stand for?
What can you catch, but not throw?
A cold
Black Friday, aka the day after Thanksgiving, is the busiest day for...
a) police officers
b) firefighters
c) hospital staff
d) plumbers
In fact, the day is so busy for these services that Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleaning company actually calls it "Brown Friday."