Theme and Central Idea Development
Maya wanted to quit the soccer team because practice was hard and she kept making mistakes. One day her coach reminded her that improvement comes from trying, even when things feel difficult. Maya kept practicing and slowly became more confident in her skills.
What is the Theme?
Theme: : Hard work and persistence lead to improvement.
Which is the following is an example of personification?
a. "The flowers moved in the breeze."
b. "He was as tall as a skyscraper."
c. "The stars winked in the night sky."
d. "The car roared down the highway."
c. "The stars winked in the night sky."
What are the synonyms and antonyms for the word dry?
Synonym: Arid
Antonym: Moist
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What figurative language is this? What does this compare?
Her smile was a beacon of warmth on a cold winter day
Metaphor: smile to a beacon of warmth
What is the purpose?
A card from a classmate asking you to go to the dance because you will have fun.
To persuade
Maya wanted to quit the soccer team because practice was hard and she kept making mistakes. One day her coach reminded her that improvement comes from trying, even when things feel difficult. Maya kept practicing and slowly became more confident in her skills.
What is the Topic?
Topic: Persistence in Sports
Which of the following is not a type of figurative language?
a. onomatopoeia
b. idiom
c.oxymoron
d. pronoun
W
d. pronoun
What is the tone and mood of the text?
The old house stood silent at the end of the dark street as the wind creaked the loose shutters. Emma stepped inside, her heart pounding while the floorboards groaned beneath her feet. A cold breeze brushed past her, making the whole place feel eerie and unsettling.
Tone: Suspenseful/mysterious
Mood: Spooky, tense, and uneasy
What type of figurative language is this? What does it compare?
Her smile shone like the sun that never goes out.
Simile: smile to the sun
What word/words are adjectives?
Squidward Tentacles and the self-confident coach led the fearless team to the championship.
self-confident and fearless
Maya wanted to quit the soccer team because practice was hard and she kept making mistakes. One day her coach reminded her that improvement comes from trying, even when things feel difficult. Maya kept practicing and slowly became more confident in her skills.
What is the Central Idea?
Central Idea: Even when something is difficult, continuing to practice and not giving up can help someone grow and succeed.
List the elements of the plot diagram in order?
Exposition (Introduction), Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution (Conclusion)
List one contrast that occurs in the short stories:
Passage 1:
Liam loves waking up early to hike in the mountains. He enjoys the cool air, quiet trails, and the challenge of climbing steep paths. Being in nature makes him feel calm and energized.
Passage 2:
Noah prefers spending his free time in the city. He likes the bright lights, busy streets, and trying new restaurants with friends. The lively atmosphere makes him feel excited and entertained.
Contrast: Liam likes the mountains while Noah likes the city.
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What does it mean if a smile is a "beacon of warmth"?
It implies the smile provides comfort, safety, or happiness in a difficult time
Butterflies use what part of their bodies to taste?
Their feet
How does the author build the theme or central idea? (List one way)
Character actions, conflict, dialogue, key details, repetition, and examples/evidence
Give the connotation of generous:
My mom is GENEROUS with her money.
Positive
List one comparison between the two passages:
Passage 1:
Liam loves waking up early to hike in the mountains. He enjoys the quiet trails, fresh air, and taking photos of the beautiful views. Being outdoors with his camera makes him feel calm and happy.
Passage 2:
Noah prefers walking through the busy city with his camera. He enjoys the bright lights, tall buildings, and taking photos of interesting street scenes. Exploring the city with his camera makes him feel excited and happy.
Comparison: They both use a camera to take photos
What type of figurative language is this? What mood does it show?
The door creaked open slowly, making an eerie sound.
Onomatopoeia: Suspensful or Creepy
What is the state animal of Kansas?
The buffalo
Write an explanation for this quote that shows persistence:
"After losing three competitions, Marcus continued practicing."
Answers will vary.
Example: This demonstrates persistence because he refuses to quit.
Megan was so excited by the parade that she forgot and left her coat at home. Megan stood outside with the rest of the people enjoying the parade and braved the cold weather. As a result, Megan was sick the rest of the weekend. What caused Megan to get sick?
a. She stayed too long at the parade
b. She didn't get enough candy at the parade
c. She forgot her coat at home
d. She went home early.
c. She forgot her coat at home
What is the author's purpose (to entertain, persuade, inform, or describe) of this text?
Sam found a small, lost puppy shivering in the rain after school. He took the puppy home, dried it off, and helped it feel safe again. The next day, Sam and his family found the puppy’s owner, who was very grateful.
Purpose: To entertain
What type of figurative language is this? What does it mean?
He's walking on thin ice
Idiom: It means he is in a risky/dangerous situation.
Which princess is this? “She is indeed most wondrous fair. Gold of sunshine in her hair. Lips that shame the red, red rose. In ageless sleep, she finds repose.”
Sleeping Beauty/Aurora