Breaking Down the Question
Which statement best DESCRIBES a theme within the story?
give an example of, draw out, give an account of
What name-brand drink did the boy warn the babysitter about because it is bad for your teeth?
Coke, coca-cola
The events that take place after the climax of a story are called...
Falling Action
What does the word "unsettling" mean?
Uncomfortable or feeling of unease
To break down the text and help you better understand it
What CLAIM is Roger Morton making in this section?
A statement or argument being made
Who is the narrator of "Click Clack the Rattlebag"
The babysitter/sister's boyfriend
The boy and the babysitter walking down the hallway is part of what part of the story?
Rising action
Define the word "precocious"
unusually advanced or mature, acting older than one's age
What is the name of the documentary we have watched clips from?
A Plastic Ocean
How does the author CONVEY the feeling of suspense within the text?
to communicate, show, or make known
Who is the author of "Click Clack the Rattlebag"
Neil Gaiman
What is the climax of 'Click Clack the Rattlebag"
Opening the attic door and finding out the boy is a click clack
What is a gyre?
A Whirlpool or vortex of water
What is the theme of "Click Clack the Rattlebag"
Things are not always as they seem
How does Roger Morton SUPPORT THIS CLAIM?
The evidence used to support the statement or argument
What is the name of the sailboat the Captain Charles sails?
The Alguita
This is the name of the beginning of the text, when characters and setting are introduced.
Exposition
What does the word "morsel" mean?
a small piece or amount of something, usually food
"It's probably good for them" Which text does this quote come from?
"Click Clack the Rattlebag"
How does the line "we walked out of the warm and cosy kitchen into the hallway of the big house, where it was chilly and draughty and dark" help DEVELOP suspense in the story?
grow or change over the course of the text
What is the name of the oceanographer that helped explain how plastic trash moves through the ocean?
Curtis Ebbesmeyer
List all 5 components of the story elements.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What does the word "undulating" mean?
A smooth rhythm, up and down movement
Name 2 text features that were used in chapter 1 of Trash Vortex.
Graphics/images, captions, maps,