Fiction
What does fiction mean?
something that is not real or made up
What is non-fiction?
Identify 1 type of media
social media, print, newspaper, radio, tv, magazine or electronic media
Identify the error in this sentence:
I arrived in canada three months ago.
Canada needs a capital "c"
something that a person accepts as true without question or proof
What is a conflict in a story?
A conflict is a struggle between an opposing character, force or emotion.
What is one type of non-fiction we studied in class?
newspaper reports or
biographies
What is a type of advertising content?
demonstration, testimonial or celebrity endorsement
What is the punctuation error in this sentence?
I went to the restaurant and ordered a meal, then I went to the mall with my friends.
the comma (splice)
This is is a run-on-sentence.
Correction: ...meal. Then,...
What is a dynamic character?
A dynamic character is one that changes (physically or mentally) throughout a story.
What is an informational text? Name one informational text you read in class.
A text that gives information about something.
Seatbelts, Diamonds, Google
Why is fake news (misinformation/disinformation) a problem?
People can believe it and may take some kind of action that would have negative results for them and/or someone else.
What is a "plot" of a story?
A plot of a story contains the main events.
What is the byline in a newspaper report?
The line that gives the reporter's name or who wrote the report.
What is a target audience?
The people that something (such as an advertisement) is meant for?
Why are themes important in a story?
They are important because they give meaning, a message or lesson to the reader(s).
The "lead" is usually the first sentence in a newspaper report that answers "who, what, where, and when".
What is something you need to protect when using social media?
Your privacy