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Summary Judgment
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Name 2 characteristics of fiction.
Imaginary plot (fake, make-believe);chapters; illustrations; teasers; story elements (setting, characters, problem solution); plot; written to entertain
100
What is the definition of historical fiction?
Fact and fiction together in the same story; historical facts with some fictional elements
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These are all examples of which story element?: Joe and John Henry; Gleam and Glow; Marianne and Nora
Characters
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What is the definition of plot?
A series of related events in which the problem is developed; the main events in the story!
100
Name 2 things you need for a good summary.
Shorter than actual text; organization; title; setting; names and descriptions of main characters; the main events; important details; the theme/message/lesson
200
Name 2 characteristics of non-fiction.
Real information; real events and characters; bold print; table of contents; index; glossary; captions; headings; diagrams; photographs; labels; bullet points; written to inform
200
Name 1 historical fiction book we've read so far.
Gleam and Glow; Dad, Jackie, and Me; Encounter; Freedom Summer; Smoky Night; Train to Somewhere; Pink and Say
200
Which story element describes where the story takes place?
Setting
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Define theme.
The main idea, philosophy, or message that the writer wants us to understand.
200
How is a good summary organized?
Like the original text, in a way that makes sense
300
Where would you look in a non-fiction or informational text to find the definition of a word?
The glossary
300
Name some historical facts from the historical fiction book, "Dad, Jackie and Me".
Jackie Robinson was a real baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers; Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play in the major leagues; Jackie Robinson was very talented; Ebbets Field is really where the Dodgers played; there was a real baseball team called the Giants
300
Name 2 story elements.
Setting, characters, problem, solution
300
What is the climax of Freedom Summer? Defend your answer!
The part where Joe and John Henry go to the pool and see it filled with asphalt; the part where Joe and John Henry decide to walk into the store together; etc. BECAUSE that was the part where the problem/my emotions/the characters' emotions reached their highest point
300
Why do we need to summarize?
To tell others about the story; to help us understand; because it's a skill we will need for the rest of our lives
400
What is this text feature?
Caption
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Find the fact and fiction in this excerpt from Freedom Summer: "Daddy stirs his iced tea and says, ' The town pool opens tomorrow to everyone under the sun, no matter what color.' 'That's the new law,' Mama tells me."
Daddy, Mama, and the narrator are all fictional characters, and the town pool is a made up pool. However, the new law is the Civil Rights Act, which was passed in 1964.
400
Why is it important to know the story elements?
Knowing the story elements helps the reader understand the story.
400
Draw and label a plot diagram.
(See picture)
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Critique this summary. What is it missing? "Daniel lives with his mom and Jasmine in an apartment in LA. After a riot, Daniel and his mom leave their apartment. At the fire station, a fireman brings back Jasmine. Daniel's mom invites Ms. Kim over, and Ms. Kim says yes. The theme is, 'Get to know others before judging them.'"
It is missing important details: Jasmine is Daniel's cat; there was a fire; Ms. Kim is the neighbor; Ms. Kim and Daniel's mom don't get along.
500
What is an index used for?
For locating more information about a topic in a book
500
What do good authors do to make their historical fiction stories believable?
Good authors research the time period and people they're writing about. Then, they include historical facts from their research to make their stories believable to the reader.
500
Which story element gives readers clues about the theme of a story?
The characters - what the characters say and do
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What's the difference between the theme and the big idea?
The big idea is what the story was all about; the theme is what the author wanted to teach you or his/her opinion about the big idea
500
Write a summary for Cinderella.
Needs to have: Title, Setting, Names/Descriptions of main characters; main events; important details; theme
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