Plot Points(story)
The main theme of the photography contest Michelle enters
Tranquility
To win the photography contest/to take a picture of peace
capture means...
to preserve a mood, scene, or quality
Michelle gets her film developed where...
a photo shop
Michelle had to take her time with the sunset photo because...
the sunset colors were changing fast and she needed a specific look
Michelle's father advises her to do this after looking at her first blurred, disposable camera shots
Look through the lens and think about what the picture will look like
Michelle wants to have this job when she grows up
a photographer
tranquility(the contest theme) means...
calm, peaceful, or quiet
theme of the contest
tranquility
We know the story takes place before digital cameras were popular by...
She uses a disposable camera or takes her film to the shop to get developed
Besides the sunset, name one other subject Michelle photographs to capture the theme.
a cat, a still pond, or her sleeping brother
The phrase the author uses in paragraph 14 to describe how active Zach usually is...
Active as a fly in a doughnut shop
the simile "active as a fly in a doughnut shop" means
Zach has a great amount of energy
Michelle walks across the hall to Zach's room at the end for...
to take one more picture to complete the roll of film
Michelle's perception of her brother changes at the end of the story by...
She now sees him as a quiet and peaceful subject
Michelle chooses the final photo of her brother to submit because...
She feels it best illustrates the theme of tranquility.
The sibling relationship between Michelle and Zach is...
Zach is a little brother who is very interested in what she is doing
The imagery of the sun acting as a mirror in the scene affects the reader how
It emphasizes the calmness/tranquility of the scene
The first thing Michelle tried to take a picture of
sunset
The author reveals what about the setting
The story takes place around her house
Zach is doing this when Michelle takes her final picture of him
Sleeping quietly on his stomach with stuffed animals
The father's advice in the past helps Michelle develop...
patience, attention to detail, and a better technique(attention to detail)
a traditional camera mentioned in the story is
a non digital camera using a roll of film
The story implies a picture of peace is...
finding calm or a quiet place
The mood of the story is...
calm, tranquil, creative, reflective