When Seven DeSwapp Hopped
Read this sentence from the passage:
"Then off they flew towards a loud SHHHHHH coming from the distance."
The word distance comes from the Latin root word meaning "standing apart". Based on this information, what does distance mean as it is used in the sentence?
a. a place that is far away
b. a place that is full of wildlife
c. a place that is unusually large
d. a place that is good for gathering
a. a place that is far away
Read this paragraph from the passage:
"It was the most terrific treasure Seven had even seen." (paragraph 28).
How does the paragraph show a change in Seven's character?
a. She knows that working as a team can be helpful
b. She feels that past trips have actually been boring
c. She understands that visiting a different place was a good idea.
d. She sees that people have their own opinions about what is special.
c. She understands that visiting a different place was a good idea.
What is the universal lesson or moral of a story?
Theme
A comparison between 2 unlike things using the words "like" or "as".
Simile
A type of text structure that tells me the similarities and differences between 2 things.
Comparison
Read this sentence from the passage:
"Seven's heart sank." (paragraph 9)
What does the sentence show about Seven?
a. she feels afraid of the mountains
b. She feels disappointed by the surprise
c. She feels bored by the idea of camping
d. She feels tired from making a list for the trip
b. She feels disappointed by the surprise
What character does this perspective describe:
Wants to work toward a certain goal.
Seven, Ms. DeSwapp, BOTH
Seven
The reason why an author writes something.
Author's purpose
A type of poetry with only 5 lines. Usually have a funny tone and an AABBA rhyme scheme.
Limerick
A type of poetry that has NO rules
Free verse
How does Ras feel about the trip to the mountain?
a. He is ready to become the best at a new skill
b. He is happy to go on a different type of adventure
c. He is glad that he prepared for many different events.
d. He is hoping to see some of the same treasures again.
b. He is happy to go on a different type of adventure.
BONUS FOR ANYONE: find a line from the text to prove it!
What character does this perspective describe:
Knows that a trip can lead to exciting moments.
Seven, Ms. DeSwapp, BOTH
Both
A direct comparison between 2 unlike things.
Metaphor
What about the topic an author is teaching you in their writing.
central idea
How a character feels about something. We can figure this out through their words, actions, and traits.
Perspective
How does the author develop the theme that something special can happen when you are not expecting it?
a. by telling why Seven's family decides to go on a trip.
b. by describing why Seven enjoys the car ride to the mountains.
c. by showing how Seven's family finds a good place for camping.
d. by explaining how Seven discovers the waterfall during a game.
d. by explaining how Seven discovers the waterfall during a game.
What character does this perspective describe:
Enjoys planning new things for the family to do.
Seven, Ms. DeSwapp, BOTH
Ms. Deswapp
A type of text structure that explains what happened and why it happened.
Cause and Effect
A type of text structure that tells me the events of something in order.
Chronology
Something the author wants us to believe.
Author's claim
Read this sentence from the passage.
"It looked like buckets of water falling from a big cliff with a SHHHH and landing, drop after drop, in a pool." (Paragraph 27)
Why does the author describe the paragraph in this way?
a. to explain how much water is moving
b. to show how the water is held at the top
c. to explain what it feels like to be in the water
d. to show that there are surprises hiding in the water.
a. to explain how much water is moving
Which sentence from the passage supports the theme that it can be good to stay hopeful when plans change?
a. "And every summer, Seven's big brother, Ras, found the best treasures there." (Paragraph 2).
b. "But when Seven and Ras got to the living room, Ms. DeSwapp did not look ready for the beach." (Paragraph 6)
c. "But all she could think about were the sandcastles, starfish, and cute baby crabs." (Paragraph 13)
d. "She practiced while she searched for treasures over big rocks.... and under little rocks, too." (Paragraph 16)
d. "She practiced while she searched for treasures over big rocks.... and under little rocks, too." (Paragraph 16)
A type of poetry that has some sort of rhyme scheme.
Rhymed verse
When we only choose the MOST important events from a story or text.
Summarizing
Haiku
BONUS: What is a distinct feature of a haiku's three lines?