Fiction
when characters realize something that shifts the way they act or what they understand about themselves, others, or the world
Aha moment
either when the author shows you how ideas, things, events, or people differ from one another, or when you come across something that goes against what you would have expected
contrast and contradictions
What is the name of her dog?
Fiona
What do the teacher's do prior to the Open house to welcome you?
Welcome Walk
when events, images, or particular words recur over a portion of the story or novel
again and again
either when authors use specific figures to show amounts, size, or scale, or when they are vague when you would have expected more details
number and stats
What is her other job?
Boys and Girls Club
What is the school's Mascot?
Bobcat
pieces of advice or insights a wiser character, who is usually older, offers about life to the main character
words of the wiser
when the author cites or quotes a person or group to provide support for a point
quoted words
How many siblings does Ms Lawton have?
0
Who is the school named after?
Benjamin Franklin
when a character has a recollection that interrupts the forward progress of the story
memory moment
either when authors use vocabulary that is unfamiliar or when they use familiar words in ways that are new to you
Word Gaps
How many cats does she have?
2
How many schools did the current 6th graders come from?
11
questions characters raise that reveal their inner struggles
Tough questions
when the author uses language that leaves no room for doubt, allows for no questions, and may seem to exaggerate or overstate a claim
Extreme/absolute language
What is Ms Lawton's favorite colors?
Blue and Pink
What year did the school open?
1958