Subjects
Is this a simple subject or compound subject? Underline the subject(s) in the sentence.
The chairs and tables are all mismatched.
Compound Subject
The chairs and tables are all mismatched.
Underline the verb in the sentence. Label the verb as action or linking.
The library remains quiet during study time.
The library remains quiet during study time.
Linking Verb
Which sentence uses Past Progressive Tense correctly?
A. While I was study, my sister playing the piano.
B. While I study, my sister was playing the piano.
C. While I was studying, my sister was playing the piano.
C. While I was studying, my sister was playing the piano.
List all the parts of plot in order
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What type of figurative language is this?
My sister is like a giraffe. She's much taller than everyone in the family!
Simile
Is this a simple subject or compound subject? Underline the subject(s) in the sentence.
Percy fought off the monsters and weapons.
Simple Subject
Percy fought off the monsters and weapons.
Underline the verb in the sentence. Label the verb as action or linking.
My little brother threw the baseball across the field.
My little brother threw the baseball across the field.
Action Verb
Which sentence uses Past Simple Tense correctly?
A. Last weekend, I spended time with my grandmother in New York.
B. Last weekend, I spent time with my grandmother in New York.
C. Last weekend, I spend time with my grandmother in New York.
B. Last weekend, I spent time with my grandmother in New York.
What is the final part of the plot where the main conflict is fully resolved?
Resolution
What type of figurative language is this?
My brother is an animal. He needs to learn how to clean up after himself.
Metaphor
Is this a simple subject or compound subject? Underline the subject(s) in the sentence.
William's sisters got into an argument about food.
Simple subject
William's sisters got into an argument about food.
Underline the verb in the sentence. Label the verb as action or linking.
The sixth-grade students solved challenging math problems.
The sixth-grade students solved challenging math problems.
Action Verb
Which sentence uses Past Perfect Tense correctly?
A. The mirror had break last night.
B. The mirror had broken last night.
C. The mirror had broke last night.
B. The mirror had broken last night.
What two things are introduced in the exposition?
Character and Setting
What type of figurative language is this?
The bear was so ugly that when I saw it I went blind!
Hyperbole
What is the simple subject of this sentence? What is the complete subject of this sentence?
The boy wearing glasses sat with the principal in the hallway.
Simple subject:
The boy
Complete subject:
The boy wearing glasses
Underline the verb in the sentence. Label the verb as action or linking.
The young artist is talented at drawing portraits.
The young artist is talented at drawing portraits.
Linking verb
Which sentence uses Past Progressive Tense correctly?
A. The children were building sandcastles at the beach.
B. The children building sandcastles at the beach.
C. The children are building sandcastles at the beach.
A. The children were building sandcastles at the beach.
List 3 different types of External conflict.
Hint: Character vs. ?
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Supernatural
Character vs. Technology
What type of figurative language is this?
"Ding-ding!" My grandmother's bell rang out as she sped down the street.
Onomatopoeia
What is the simple subject of this sentence? What is the complete subject of this sentence?
The dinosaur with red hair rode her skateboard to the pizza shop.
Simple subject:
The dinosaur
Complete subject:
The dinosaur with red hair
Underline the verb in the sentence. Label the verb as action or linking.
The weather seems perfect for a picnic today.
The weather seems perfect for a picnic today.
Linking verb
Which sentence uses Past Perfect Tense correctly?
A. We were watch the birds in the garden.
B. We were watching birds in the garden.
C. We was watching the birds in the garden.
C. We was watching the birds in the garden.
What part of the plot introduces the main conflict of the story?
Bonus: What is the academic term for the main conflict of the story?
Rising Action
Bonus: Inciting Incident/Moment
What type of figurative language is this?
My pen walked across the desk.
Personification