Plot
Why is Plot important?
What is It drives the story forward.
What is a Main Idea?
What is the main point an author is trying to get across
What is Conflict
What is a struggle between two opposing forces.
What is Author's Purpose?
What is An author's reason for writing something
If I am going to learn a new language, I will start with the most Rudimentary level. Learning a new language can be hard, so it's best to start with the basics.
What is elementary/basic/beginning
Climax
What is the Peak of the story
Cody is a great soccer player! He practices everyday after school. Cody plays for the school soccer team. SO far this year he has scored six goals! Cody can kick the ball very far. He can also run very fast. Everyone thinks that Cody is the best soccer player they know!
What is Cody is a great soccer player.
Example: External Conflict
Example: Pursuade
What is advertisements
After my accident, I haven't been able to use my left hand. I really hope my new job understands my accommodation for longer project times.
What is something supplied for convenience/help/a change
Rising Action
What is where tension is developing
On Monday I do the dishes. On Tuesday I take out the trash. I make my bed every morning and make sure my room is clean every day. I also help my mom do the dishes after dinner. I have a lot of chores each week!
What is I have a lot of chores each week.
A group of teenagers form a bond and use it to convince other citizens to rise up against their oppressive government
Man vs. Society
TUESDAY, TUESDAY, TUESDAY! MONSTER TRUCK RALLY! Come see huge trucks crash and jump! Friday at 6! Hughsville Convention Center!
The say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, but I hate when my sister acts like me!
What is copying/mocking/acting like someone.
What is the visual used to show plot.
True/False The main idea is stated in a sentence in the story.
Example: Internal Conflict
What is Man vs. Self
To Inform- Gives facts about a topic
To Entertain- Purely to entertain you.
To Persuade- Try to get you to do/buy something.
I overheard my mother admonish my brother after he scratched her new car.
What is scold/warn/reprimand
What is the plot for A Long Way Down?
People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of the most obvious ones.
What is we pay more taxes than we may realize.
What is Internal Conflict, External Conflict, and Moral Conflict
Besides a textbook, what is an example of an Informative text?
National Geographic/ Infographics
I watched from my window as the kids threw eggs at the house. "That is something I did during my wild and impetuous youth." I laughed.
What is Done quickly or without thought or care/hasty