Plot
Theme
Setting
Characters
Mystery!
100
This part of the plot leads up to the climax.
Rising Action
100
What is the theme of the passage "The New Girl"? a. Don't judge people before you get to know them. b. Sarah and Laila became good friends c. Friends are important
a. Don't judge people before you get to know them.
100
Ana carefully measured a cup of sugar and poured it into the big mixing bowl with the eggs and the butter. As she blended it all together, she thought about how good the cookies would taste. Where does this take place? a. in an office b. at the fair c. in the kitchen d. in the basement
c. in the kitchen
100
Instead of getting started on his work right away, Joey stares out the window, drops his pencil on the floor, and asks his friends to pick it up. Describe what Joey's character trait might be.
lazy
100
True or False: The plot is the central message of the story.
False: the plot is what the story is about; the theme is the central message of the story
200
This part of the plot is the BIGGEST MOMENT in the story.
climax
200
What is the definition of theme?
the author's central message; what lesson the author is trying to teach
200
"I don't want to go to bed!" Brandon shouted, stamping his foot. "It's already a few minutes past your bedtime," his mom replied. "Get into your pajamas quickly and we might have time to read, Where the Wild Things Are." a. at noon b. at night c. in the morning d. at midnight
b. at night
200
Even though Marcus knows the answer to his teacher's question, he doesn't raise his hand. What trait could be used to describe Marcus?
shy
200
A story about a little boy and his family during World War II. What type of fiction is being described? a. science fiction b. autobiography c. fantasy d. historical fiction
d. historical fiction
300
This is where we meet the characters, find out the setting, and get some background information of the story.
Exposition/Introduction/Beginning
300
True or False: The author ALWAYS tells you the theme of the story.
False: sometimes, we have to infer from the details in the story, the events and characters
300
"I'm going to be a pirate this year," said Derek. "What about you?" "I'll be a vampire!" replied Emma. "We got the costume yesterday when we got our pumpkins." When does this take place? a. October b. April c. November d. August
a. October
300
The character says, "Even though I want to play my game, it's your turn to choose. Which one do you want to play?" What trait could we use to describe this character?
Fair
300
This point of view is told from an outsider's perspective. The person narrating the story knows all of the characters' thoughts and feelings. It uses pronouns like them, he, she, they, their, his, her. a. first person b. third person omniscient c. third person limited
b. third person omniscient
400
This is the part of the story that happens after the climax and is leading to the end of the story.
Falling action
400
What is the theme for the passage "Cassie and her Cookies"? a. You should always share everything b. Selfishness leads to unhappiness c. Cassie did not share her cookies.
b. Selfishness leads to unhappiness
400
James looked at the bright green cast that now covered most of his right leg. "No more climbing trees for you, young man," said the doctor. James nodded. He was glad they would be going home soon. Where does this take place? a. in a hospital b. at school c. at a park d. in the woods
a. in hospital
400
Amber doesn't want to share her markers for the art project, even though everyone else has shared theirs with her. What character trait can be used to describe Amber?
Selfish
400
This point of view is told from an outsider's perspective. The person narrating the story only knows the main character's thoughts and feelings. It uses pronouns like them, he, she, they, their, his, her. a. first person b. third person omniscient c. third person limited
c. third person limited
500
This is where everything is wrapped up. The problem may be solved.
Resolution
500
What is the theme for the passage "At Brice's House"? a. Michael's parents are better than Brice's b. You should not be envious of other people. c. There are more important things than money.
c. There are more important things than money.
500
Claire looked at all of the yummy treats in the glass case. There doughnuts, muffins, brownies, cupcakes, and cookies. Grandma had said to pick one treat. Claire wondered what she should get. Which of these things would you be likely to see in this setting? a. a flashlight b. a tennis racquet c. napkins d. paperclips
c. napkins
500
The character says, "It's not nice to talk to my friends that way. If you can't treat us better, we'll find other friends who will." What might this BRAVE character say next? a. "Do you have many friends?" b. "Friends are supportive and kind to each other." c. "You're not good at that game anyway."
b. "Friends are supportive and kind to each other."
500
This point of view is told from the main character's perspective. It uses personal pronouns such as me, my, I, we, us.
First person
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