comprehension
what is the situation?
King Arthur a troubled boy goes to Merlin, who tells him a story about a young boy with a talent for predicting the future.
Learn setting, meet main characters and find out what the story will be about.
Introduction
Who are the characters?
Don and Sancho
What is the genre of the story?
define it...
It is a legend. They are stories passed down from one generation to the next
The lesson that you learn. The moral of a story.
Theme
What is the unusual about the way in which the author introduces the hero?
King Arthur is not doing something brave or heroic. instead he is nervous and afraid.
The part of a story that reveals an outcome(results)
Resolution
Why does the author warns "Beware! What does he mean by "tales can drive you mad"?
It means watch out, the story is full of danger (by just listening to the story)
What is the purpose of the following passage? Butterflies are colorful, flying insects from the Lepidoptera order. Because they are insects, they have three body parts. The three body parts are called the head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have six jointed legs, two antennae and compound eyes.
To inform
Author's purpose of illustrations( it reveals fun)?
to entertain
Arthur's crown is "too heavy" . How might this statement be symbolic?
Arthur feels that the pressure and responsibility of being king is too much for him.
In what part of a story do we know more the conflict?
Rising Action
Listing events or steps in order.
Sequence
What would be the author's purpose when writing fiction novels/ fairy tales?
To entertain
How does the illustrator depict Senor Quexada's ?
with woeful expression. His eyes look very sad. He is frowning. his eyebrow is wrinkled.
What situation has the author set up? What is the structure of this story?
This boy, king Arthur, is frightened, so his friend Merlin tells him a story. Merlin's story is contained inside the larger tale.
The events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not.
Falling Action
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball. What do you call this skill?
Compare and Contrast
What is the purpose of the following passage? Sandy is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE SANDY IN 2013!
To persuade
Don kept an armor, his grandfather's sword, and antique lance. Why?
it means he was greatly interested in collecting old things just as old storied he had read.
What characteristic does Emrys share with the typical hero?
Emrys does not know his father.
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense or extreme part of a story where an action typically takes place.
theme: What is one lesson Merlin has taught Arthur about being a good ruler?
he taught him to forgive his enemies and make them his "friends"
A text that is true and informational.
Expository
What is the name of Don's Horse?
Rocinante " No nag more"