ELA Vocabulary
50pt: What is a protagonist?
50pt: What is an antagonist?
1. Protagonist: The main character or hero of the story, often the one the audience empathizes with
2.Antagonist: The character or force that opposes the protagonist, often viewed as the villain.
Fill out all 5 elements to a plot diagram:
1.Exposition
2.Rising Action
3.Climax
4.Falling Action
5.Resoultion
Today you will read the story “A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience.” This story tells about Derrick's first camping trip. Write Derrick's journal entry about this camping trip. Pay close attention to the actions of the characters and the events in the story. Include information about how the characters responded to the events in the story as you write the journal entry.
In your story, be sure to:
Develop how Derrick feels about his first camping trip who tells the story in a journal entry.
Use clear details, dialogue, and description
End with a sense of closure, telling what happens after the surprising event
Genre/Task: Narrative. Diary
Audience: General
Purpose: Entertain. Write Derrick's journal entry about this camping trip. Pay close attention to the actions of the characters and the events in the story.
Format: Multi par
Expectations:
Develop how Derrick feels about his first camping trip who tells the story in a journal entry.
Use clear details, dialogue, and description
End with a sense of closure, telling what happens after the surprising event
What is the name of the following genre?
-Imaginary or unreal
Fiction
Identify the point of view:
She waited for her food to arrive. “What's taking so long?” she thought.
3rd POV
-"She"
50pt: What is conflict? Explain.
50pt: Name all 4 types of conflicts.
100: Explain each conflict or provide an example.
1.A problem/a struggle between opposing forces in a narrative, which is essential to drive the plot and develop the characters.
2. Character vs Character
Character vs Self
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
R.A.C.E is an acronym. What does each letter stand for?
R: Restate
A: Answer
C: Cite (Evidence)
E: Explain
You read two passages about bodies of water and how they change or how people take care of them. Write a multi-paragraph story about discovering an interesting place in nature—such as a pond, creek, or other outdoor spot—and something surprising that happens there.
In your story, be sure to:
Develop a narrator who tells the story in a first-person point of view
Include a surprising event or discovery with your narrator’s reaction
Use clear details, dialogue, and description
End with a sense of closure, telling what happens after the surprising event
Genre/Task: Narrative
Audience: General
Purpose: Entertain. Story about discovering an interesting place in nature—such as a pond, creek, or other outdoor spot—and something surprising that happens there.
Format: Mult par
Expectations:
Develop a narrator who tells the story in a first-person point of view
Include a surprising event or discovery with your narrator’s reaction
Use clear details, dialogue, and description
End with a sense of closure, telling what happens after the surprising event
What genre is this? Writing based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history
Non-Fiction
Identify what figurative language is used in the following sentence:
The flowers danced in the breeze
Personification
Flowers are given the ability to dance
What is a thesis?
A thesis statement is a concise sentence that summarizes the central point or argument of your paper, guiding the reader on what to expect in the essay.
What are some components to a narrative?
-Plot
-Setting
-Characters
-Dialogue
-Conflict
-Character development
-Theme
In “Softball,” the narrator feels nervous about letting down her team during an important moment of the game. In that situation, should a coach select a player who will find the experience new and challenging, or a player who has more experience? Write an essay to a sports coach explaining your opinion.
In your multiple paragraph essay, be sure to:
Clearly state your opinion
Use details from the passage to support your thinking
Explain your reasons so your reader understands why you feel that way
Write a conclusion that clearly relates to the opinion you presented
Genre/Task: Expository (Opinion essay)
Audience: Sport Coach
Purpose: Persuade. Should a coach select a player who will find the experience new and challenging, or a player who has more experience?
Format: Mult par
Expectations:
Clearly state your opinion
Use details from the passage to support your thinking
Explain your reasons so your reader understands why you feel that way
Write a conclusion that clearly relates to the opinion you presented
What genre is this? It presents magical, supernatural, or imaginary elements, often set in worlds beyond reality.
Fantasy
What text structure is used in the following sentence?
"She missed her bus because she woke up late, and as a result, she arrived at work late."
Cause and effect
Cause: she woke up late
Effect: Arrived late to work
300pt: Name each purpose and explain.
An author’s purpose is the reason or intent behind why a writer creates a text, typically to persuade, inform, entertain, explain, or describe.
What are some components to an expository?
-Evidence
-Thesis/claim
-Topic sentence
-Inrto,Body, Conclusion
90 Miles to Havana, Julian encounters several bullies throughout his journey. Write a narrative describing a specific incident in which your protagonist confronts a bullying situation.
In your story:
introduce the situation with vivid details
include dialogue, actions, and sensory details to to reveal how your characters think, feel, or react
use details from the passage to keep the story connected to what you read
provide a clear conclusion to your story
Genre/Task: Narrative
Audience: General
Purpose: Entertain/ Write a narrative describing a specific incident in which your protagonist confronts a bullying situation.
Format: Multi/ Narrative
Expectation:
introduce the situation with vivid details
include dialogue, actions, and sensory details to to reveal how your characters think, feel, or react
use details from the passage to keep the story connected to what you read
provide a clear conclusion to your story
What genre is this?
- The plot takes place in a real historical setting, often incorporating real events and characters
Historical Fiction
Identify the tone and mood to the following passage:
"The rain tapped gently against the window as Mia curled up with her favorite blanket. The soft glow of the lamp made the room feel warm, even as the wind howled outside."
The tone here is comforting and calm. The author uses gentle words like tapped, curled up, and soft glow to show a peaceful, cozy attitude toward the scene.
The mood is cozy and safe. As a reader, you might feel relaxed and protected, imagining yourself inside that warm room while the storm stays outside.
100pt: What is an inference?
400: Make an inference: If a student studies diligently and performs well on practice tests...
1. A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning:
2. I can infer that the student will do well on their exam because i know that the students is studying and performing well on the practice tests.
What are some components to an argumentative essay?
-A thesis/claim
-Evidence/reasons
-Counterclaim
-Intro, body, counterclaim/rebuttal, Conclusion
In 90 Miles to Havana, Julian leaves Cuba and must adjust to life in a new country without his parents. The journey changes how he sees himself and his responsibilities. Write a narrative from Julian’s point of view on his first night in the United States.
In your narrative:
Describe the setting in detail (sounds, smells, sights, atmosphere)
Show Julian’s internal thoughts and emotions
Include dialogue between Julian and one of his brothers or another child
Reveal how this moment begins to shape his identity
Reflect on what he fears — and what he hopes
Genre/Task: Narrative
Audience: General
Purpose: Entertain /Write a narrative from Julian’s point of view on his first night in the United States.
Format: Multi.
Expectations:
Describe the setting in detail (sounds, smells, sights, atmosphere)
Show Julian’s internal thoughts and emotions
Include dialogue between Julian and one of his brothers or another child
Reveal how this moment begins to shape his identity
Reflect on what he fears — and what he hopes
What genre is this?
A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge:
Memoir
Fill out a character response chart for Jordan to identify his character development:
Jordan, a 7th grader, used to avoid group projects because they felt shy and worried about making mistakes. During a science project, their teacher paired them with classmates they didn’t know well. At first, Jordan stayed quiet, but when the group faced a challenge, they decided to speak up with an idea. The group tried it, and it worked.
Over the next few weeks, Jordan became more confident in sharing thoughts, learned to listen to others’ perspectives, and discovered that collaboration often leads to better results. By the end of the semester, Jordan volunteered to lead a small team for the school’s science fair.
Character: Jordan
Response:
Does: " shy and worried about making mistakes."
Character trait: Quiet, shy, timid ->Confident
Reveal: Although Jordan started off shy and timid, he slowly began to feel more confident after helping his group.