Plot Diagram
Define "rising action"
all the events that lead up to the CLIMAX
How old is Rachel turning?
What is a "theme"?
A message or lesson in a story
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Take 100...no scratch that...200 points!
Why is the story called "Eleven"?
That is how old Rachel is turning
END
Is Rachel "happy" or "sad" by the end of the story?
SAD (Wants to be 102 so she can be FAR AWAY from this day)
True or False:
One of the themes is to have courage to stand up for yourself!
TRUE
Where is the story taking place?
At school, in Rachel's classroom
What is an "exposition"?
The INTRODUCTION (meet characters, learn setting, background information)
embarrassed, sad, frustrated, angry, disgusted...(negative feelings)
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Strict (or mean, rude, not understanding)
Because she couldn't explain that the sweater wasn't hers.
Define "falling action"
The events that lead to the resolution (tying up loose ends)
According to Rachel, when do you feel "smart eleven"?
When you are almost 12
Give ONE reason why Rachel didn't speak up and say the red sweater wasn't hers?
She has no confidence, she is shy, she was too embarrrassed
Who really owned the red sweater??
PYHILLIS LOPEZ
What does the word "raggedy" mean?
dirty, smelly, or torn.
The BIGGEST EVENT in the story (the "aha" moment)
(varies, but most likely speak up and say the red sweater is not yours)
Give at least ONE "theme" of the story
- stand up for yourself
- you can still feel younger even when you age
What is a character trait?
What does RACE stand for?
Rewrite, answer, cite, and explain