Compare/Contrast
When you COMPARE you are showing -
Similarities or things that are in common
What is Theme?
A lesson or message the author is trying to teach you.
Using hints the author gives us around a word we don't know the meaning of is called -
Context Clues
Why did the ambulance have to be called to the school?
Freak was choking on his lunch
When looking for CAUSE, you are looking for the WHY something is happening?
True or False
TRUE - you are finding the WHY something has happened
When you CONTRAST you are showing -
differences
Can a book have more than one theme?
YES
What could replace the word "regurgitate" in this sentence? "'Expel the object' Freak shouts. 'Regurgitate, you big moron!'
Throw up or Spit up
Why does Max "go crazy" in the principal's office?
WHY (the cause) do Kevin & Max go to the Tenements after they go on their quest to the storm drain?
Because they wanted to return the purse to Loretta Lee
COMPARE Max & Kevin. What is the same for each of them?
Both in 8th grade (middle school), both have different family units, & both have unique qualities.
Answers will vary
What is one theme that has shown up a few times in the novel so far?
A. Love heals all wounds
B. Friends give you the courage to do anything
C. Power can be dangerous
B. Friends give you the power to do anything
Using context clues, what does "alias" mean?
"Anyhow, big mistake, we stop and wait for Tony D., alias the bad-news Blade".
Nickname or A false name
What does Kevin give Max for Christmas?
A dictionary of his favorite words
EFFECT = Result or what happens
True or False
TRUE
CONTRAST Kevin & Max. What is something that is different about them?
Max is tall & Kevin is short, Max has trouble learning/doesn't like reading & Kevin is smart & loves to read, Max lives with his grandparents & Kevin lives with his mom.
Answers will vary
When figuring out theme, ask yourself WHY is the story is being told?
True or False
TRUE
Using context clues, what does "pry" mean?
"Maxwell? Mrs. Addison is saying. She's trying to pry my hands away from my ears.
move or pull away from
What is the CAUSE of Kenny Kane kidnapping Max?
Grim went to court to make sure Kenny could not see Max, so he kidnapped him.
Max used to kick everyone, so kids would call him kicker.
What part of this sentence is the EFFECT?
Kids would call him kicker
What graphic organizer is mostly used for comparing & contrasting?
Venn Diagram
Theme should only be one word.
True or False
FALSE
Using context clues, what does "trembly" mean?
Anyhow, I don't take Freak's dictionary along because my hands are trembly and I might drop it,...
Shaky, unsteady, or wobbly
Where does Kenny take Max?
To Iggy & Loretta's apartment at the Tenements.
What are some signal words you should be looking for when figuring out cause & effect?
If, so, then, because, when