Elements of a Story
What is theme?
The universal message, moral, or lesson about life that an author communicates through a story
Who is the main character?
John
What is the EXPOSITION?
The beginning of the story, where the setting and main characters are introduced.
Who is the main character in the new kid?
Jordan
In what story does the main character wish for it to rain?
The First Day of School
What is conflict?
The struggle or problem within a story that the main character must overcome to reach their goal.
Who is John's sister?
Audrey
What is the climax?
The turning point of the story. This is the most exciting or intense part.
What is the conflict?
He is navigating as a new student in a predominately white private school, he has trouble making friends, balancing his life, and finds himself battling discrimination. He also feels he needs to select who he chooses as friends.
In what story does the main character draw about his mom taking photos?
The New Kid
What is Central Idea?
what the text is mostly about
What is happening to schools in this story?
The schools are integrating.
Which part of plot comes directly after the climax, and what happens?
Falling Action: The events after the climax, where the story starts to wind down.
What metaphor does Jordan's grandpa use to show Jordan he does not have to choose between friends?
Jordan's grandpa uses the metaphor of General Tso's chicken, pepper steak, and shrimp to explain that Jordan doesn't have to choose between his two groups of friends, Drew and Liam.
In which story does the mom tell her kids to "behave."
The First Day of School
What is a flashback?
A literary device that shows a scene from the past. It interrupts the normal, chronological flow of a story.
What does Audrey tell John will happen if they go to school?
Their dad will lose his job
What is RESOLUTION?
The conclusion, where the conflict is resolved and the story ends.
How does Jordan bring his friends together?
By playing video games
In which story is the national guard deployed?
The First Day of Shcool
What is SUSPENSE?
The feeling of excitement or nervousness you get when you're waiting to find out what's going to happen next
Who is the author?
R.V. Cassill
In which part of plot can we find the conflicts starting to rise?
Rising Action-The events leading up to the climax, where the main conflict is developed.
Who is the author?
Jerry Craft
In which story is the main character nervous about going to school?
BOTH: The First Day of School and the New Kid