Theme
What is the definition of theme?
The message the author is trying to tell you.
What does the idiom, "tough as nails" mean?
very strong or dedicated
What is the root in the word misunderstand
understand
What is genre?
What are characters?
The people or animals in the story
What is the theme of The One and Only Ivan?
The author wants you to know that animal abuse and neglect is not acceptable; Animal abuse and neglect happens at many places; Animals have feelings.
What does the idiom, "easy as pie" mean?
something is very easy for you
What is a root word?
the main part of the word; the base word
What are the genres for the stories, "Myths of the Grand Canyon"?
Myths & Legends
What is theme?
The message the author is telling you about the story
What is the theme of "Across The Plains in 1844" By Catherine Sager?
The author wants us to know that you can overcome hard situations; You have to be brave and courageous to accomplish hard things.
What does the idiom, "right hand man" mean?
a partner or friend
What is the root in the word transported? What does it mean?
port; to carry something
What genre do we most commonly read in school?
Nonfiction and fiction
What is authors purpose? What is the acronym to help you remember it?
Why the author wrote the story?
What is the theme of "Myths of the Grand Canyon" with our character, Pack?
You can always do the right thing if you are brave, strong and courageous.
What does the idiom, "be in hot water" mean?
to be in trouble
What is the root in the word telegraph?
graph
Name three types of genres.
Can be any of the following: nonfiction, fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, children's literature, poetry, drama, horror, romance
What is the problem and solution?
The conflict in the story. The solution is how the conflict is solved.
What is the theme of "Saddle Up!" with the pony express riders?
Living in the West of the 1800s was extremely difficult. The pony express riders had to be brave and strong. You can do hard things if you are brave and believe in yourself.
What is an idiom?
A figure of speech not to be taken literally
What is the root in the word constructed?
struct
Realistic Fiction, Novel, Young Adult, Fiction
What is the authors purpose of The One and Only Ivan?
To inform and persuade us. Explanation varies.