Inference
Story Elements
Theme
Halloween Riddles
CHANCE!
100
Two Parts
Define: Inference and Explicitly
Inference -- a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Explicitly -- clearly said or shown; not hidden
100
Two Parts:
Define: characters and character trait
Characters -- the people, animals, or things in a story that can think, feel, and act
Character trait -- the qualities that make up a character's personality
100
Two Parts
Define: theme and topic
Theme is: the lesson the author wants you to learn
Topic is: the subject of what you are reading
100
When the witch was 8, her brother was half her age. Now the witch is 14. How old is her brother?
10. Half the witch's age would make him 4. Now that she's 14, subtract 4 and you get 10.
100
If you're running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?
Second place
200
Tomorrow I will pick my costume and next week I get to go with my friends around the neighborhood. What are we doing?
Trick or Treating
200
Name three characters from The Thing About Georgie
Georgie, Andy, Jeanie, Georgie's mom, Georgie's dad, Nonna Rosa, etc.
200
What would the topic be?
These stories have characters that keep trying and never give up even when things do not work out at first
Perseverance
200
Which is heavier: a pound of candy or a pound of pumpkins?
They're the same, a pound is a pound.
200
David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son?
David
300
The coach blew the whistle. Mary and her teammates ran out to the grassy field. They took their orange ball and practiced dribbling and shooting into the net. Where was Mary?
basketball practice
300
Name three settings from The Thing About Georgie
school, the play, Georgie's house, Andy's house, Russ' house, etc.
300
Is this a theme statement?
Friendship cannot be bought
Yes
300
I have a head and no body. My smile lights up the night. What am I?
A jack-o-lantern
300
What is Miss Parsons' favorite (lucky) number?
HINT: It is odd
HINT: It is between 15 - 30
21
400
OH NO! Thought Jack. It happened again. He jumped out of bed, quickly brushed his teeth, and got dressed and ran downstairs. He grabbed his backpack and headed to the bus stop but it was too late. The bus was gone. Now he would have to ask his mother to drive him. He hoped that his teacher would not be mad. What is Jack’s problem?
Jack was late for school OR Jack overslept
400
Give two character traits for Georgie and two character traits for Jeanie at the END of the story
answers will vary
400
What is the theme: Timmy chose his best friend as a partner. They talked too much and did not finish the project.
A. Actions have consequences
B. Never Give Up
C. Do Your Best
A. Actions have consequences
400
I am scary, and when you have more of me, you will see only less. What am I?
Darkness
400
Pick a number 1-5
500
Caroline was really excited to go to the amusement park. She looked out the window and was disappointed. They would have to wait for a better day. Why couldn’t Caroline go to the amusement park?
It was raining
500
Tell me a character (from a movie, t.v. show, or book that I may know) that matches the following character trait and tell me why:
Brave
Answers will vary
500
Give an example (book or movie) with the theme: Follow your dreams
Answers may vary. Example from teacher -The Little Mermaid
500
Darkness, dust, cobwebs and creaking floors.
Secrets, spirits, strange noises and occasional slamming doors.
What am I?
A haunted house
500
What month is Miss Parsons' birthday?
May