Story Skills
What two pieces of information make up a story's setting?
time and place (where/when)
What is textual evidence?
information/details from the text supporting an idea
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
topic is the subject; theme is an idea/message developed about it
Which punctuation mark separates items in a series?
comma
What does mal mean?
bad
A narrator says, "I grabbed my backpack and raced toward the bus." What point of view is being used?
first person
Complete the formula:
Text Evidence + __________ = Inference
what I know/reasoning
Is "self-esteem" a topic or a complete theme?
topic
Which creates the stronger interruption?
comma OR dash
dash
What does ver mean?
truth
Why isn't it enough to simply state an inference?
an inference needs textual support
Name two things you should examine when determining a character's perspective.
thoughts, dialogue, actions, reactions, etc
Fix:
Before we leave please check your backpack locker and desk.
Before we leave, please check your backpack, locker, and desk.
Which root relates to trust or faith?
fid
A character slams a book shut, crosses her arms, and refuses to answer. What can you infer about her feelings? Give one piece of evidence.
likely angry/frustrated, supported by actions
"Mateo's hands shook as he unfolded the paper. He reread the first sentence three times before looking at his teacher."
Make one reasonable inference and identify the evidence supporting it.
answers may vary if supported
A character struggles repeatedly but eventually accomplishes a difficult goal. Give one possible theme.
Persistence
Which punctuation would work best?
"I was thinking that maybe ___ actually, forget it."
dash
If something is negligible, is it extremely important or too small to matter much?
too small/unimportant to matter much
Explain the difference between point of view and perspective
POV identifies who narrates/how the story is narrated, while perspective describes a character's attitudes or way of seeing something.
Two answers seem possible on a reading question. What should you do to determine the stronger answer?
return to the text and determine which choice has stronger evidence
Character A believes a new responsibility gives her independence. Character B thinks the same responsibility will distract her from school. What literary element is being contrasted?
perspective
Why would a writer use an ellipsis inside a quotation?
indicate omitted words from a quotation.
Use your morphology knowledge to explain why verify means "to confirm that something is true."
ver relates to truth, so verify means confirming something is true