Plot Elements
What are the five main components of a plot/story?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
What is the definition of characterization?
Reveals the personality trait of a character
What is theme?
The lesson or moral of the story.
What is the definition of conflict?
The problem in the story.
What is a central idea?
What a text is mostly about.
What 3 things are introduced at the beginning of a story?
characters, setting, conflict
What are the two (2) types of characterization?
direct and indirect
One word is an example of a __________?
topic
Name 2 of the 4 types of conflict.
man vs man
man vs self
man vs nature
man vs society
What supports the central idea of a text?
supporting details
facts
evidence
Develop a thematic statement (theme) using the topic "trust."
Answers will vary:
Never trust those who show you they aren't loyal.
You must trust yourself first before you are able to trust others.
Don't be so quick to trust.
What is the acronym used for characterization?
STEAL
What helps a reader determine the theme of a story?
conflict
character development
Brandon must decide if he wants to disobey his mom and go to the park with his friends or complete his missing assignments to improve his failing grades. What type of conflict is this?
man vs self
Why are text features important?
They provide more information about the topic and central idea of the text.
David is called back to the office and sees his teachers, principal, nurse, and police officer sitting at a round table. He was nervous and didn't know what to expect. This is an example of which story element?
climax
Provide an example of indirect characterization including the personality trait. (You may use an example from A Child Called It if necessary)
Answers will vary: She yelled, "I hate you!" This shows that she is angry.
What might the theme be for a character whose personality at the beginning of the story is distant but later changes to friendly.
Answers will vary:
Stepping outside your comfort zone can help build friendships.
What is man vs nature? After providing the meaning, provide an example from a movie.
Man vs nature is a problem or struggle between a character and natural forces. An example from a movie is Day After Tomorrow when a man has to survive a snowstorm.
What is the central idea of the article "How Gross is Your Bathroom?"
Your bathroom is full of germs you know nothing about.
Bathrooms are dirty.
Bathrooms have germs.
Bathrooms have viruses and bacteria.
What is foreshadowing?
When the reader is given a hint or warning that something important will happen later in the story.
Provide an example of direct characterization. (You may use an example from A Child Called It if necessary)
Answer will may: Students should include what a character physically looks like. This can include age, race, attire, etc
The setting of the story sets the mood/emotions of characters which then creates a conflict.
Provide an example OR the definition of the type of conflict: man vs society
example: can include a protest, fight against a large crowd
definition:
Explain how a central idea of a text is different from the theme of a story?
A central idea is what a text is mostly about and is supporting by details. A theme is the lesson the characters or readers learns from conflict within the story.