Story Elements
The 8 elements of fiction.
Characters, setting, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and theme.
How are a table of contents and index different?
Table of contents shows main ideas as chapters in order; index lists specific pages for topics.
Answers may vary but are similar to: combine what you read plus what you already know to make an inference.
Personification: example or not? The puzzle pieces chased each other out of the box.
Example!
Explain: what, so what, and how do you know.
topic, main idea, details
What is an example of a character trait?
Answers may vary but might include determined, trustworthy, responsible, clever...
When an author is writing about two topics and what they have in common, they are using which text structure?
Compare and contrast
Read this short clue: "The lights went out; people fumbled for candles." What can you infer happened?
The power went out, possibly due to a storm.
Personification: example or not? The sky was beautiful during the sunset.
non-example--How can you make it an example?
Main idea or detail? There are many kinds of invasive plants.
main idea
What is an example of a theme of a fiction story?
Answers may vary but can include friendship, perseverance, acceptance, loyalty...
A timeline of a person's life, dates on a calendar, or steps in a process are all examples of what text structure?
Sequence or chronological
The character's face was red and their palms were sweaty as they approached the stage for the spelling bee. Make an inference about how the character feels.
The character is nervous.
What is personification and why do authors use it?
Adding human qualities to non-human things. Helps the reader visualize and understand.
detail
You can identify the theme of a fiction story by paying attention to these things.
The conflict in the story, how the character changes from the beginning to the end of the story, and what they learn.
An interview with an expert is an example of what text structure?
Question and answer
A character's face turns red and clenches their fists and stomps their feet. Make an inference about how they feel.
The character feels angry.
onomatopoeia
Main idea or detail? It is important to learn to stay safe during a natural disaster.
main idea
A passage written in first person is when:
The narrator is a character in the story.
You can tell you are reading non fiction when:
The author is explaining the reasons why the panda population is decreasing and how to protect them. What inference can you make about the author's opinion about pandas?
The author thinks it's important to protect pandas and is persuading the reader to agree with them.
Use personification in a sentence.
Answers may vary.
Read this short passage and state the main idea and two supporting details: "Bees help flowers by carrying pollen. They visit many flowers each day. Without bees, some plants would not make seeds."
Main idea: Bees are helpful and important insects. Details-carry pollen and plants wouldn't make seeds without them.