Staying with Uncle Stephen
The two main characters of the story.
Who are Brody and Uncle Stephen?
The most interesting part of the story; also called "the turning point"
What is the climax?
My friend, jane, went to the store for ice cream.
What is "J" in Jane needs to be capitalized?
"The text states in paragraph ___"
What is Cite Evidence?
The person or voice telling the story
Who is the narrator?
Brody's school assignment is to write a _____ for _______ class.
What is the exposition?
Jane went to the store for ice cream, because she really wanted a sweet dessert.
No comma needed
What is Explain/Expand your answer?
The people the author writes for or speaks to
What is the audience?
The two activities Brody and Uncle Stephen do together.
What is hike and fish?
The part of the story when the main problem is solved.
What is the resolution?
Question- needs a "?" at the end
"The author says ________"
What is Cite Evidence?
The perspective from which a story is told
What is the point of view?
Brody's emotions at the beginning of the story.
What is bored and/or feeling left out?
Events in a story that build tension; the protagonist faces obstacles
What is the rising action?
Jane went to the store for ice cream she got mint chocolate chip she went home to eat a bowl.
Jane went to the store for mint chocolate chip ice cream. She went home to eat a bowl.
"What is the most likely reason the author included paragraph 7?"
What is author's purpose?
The big idea or message in a story
What is the theme?
Uncle Stephen said this was important.
What is spending time daydreaming/taking a break?
The events following the turning point
What is the falling action?
Jane really enjoyed her ice cream, she loves this frozen treat.
Needs a semi-colon instead of a comma.
Which sentence from the article best supports the idea ______?
What is evidence and/or supporting details?
The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject
What is tone?